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Critical and Theoretical Studies 5 (FINA30017)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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This subject comprises a series of seminars developed by individual staff dealing with topics and issues in contemporary art theory, aesthetics, criticism and art history.

Each seminar is delivered at a level of conceptualisation that assumes familiarity with the artistic history and critical terminology attained from the previous two years of study. The seminar content reflects particular research initiatives of staff presenting and provides opportunity for students to explore in depth a specific theme that is relevant to contemporary cultural movements and is intellectually innovative in its field.

Critical and Theoretical Studies 5 develops from Critical and Theoretical Studies 1–4, introducing more advanced modes of critical interpretation and analysis in the visual arts, and is designed to complement accompanying studio-based programs.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • recognise contemporary works of art and social contexts in relationship to specific individual student interests in studio practice;
  • interpret and appraise terminology and ideas used in the critical understanding of contemporary art and related current cultural topics, including fields of social, political, scientific and philosophical thinking;
  • analyse contemporary visual art in relation to current cultural topics, including fields of social, political, scientific and philosophical thinking;
  • devise research methods for critically analysing contemporary visual art;
  • apply appropriate skills in academic literacy and contemporary visual arts research methodologies.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • formulate and present a strategic plan;
  • communicate in oral and written form;
  • identify and prioritise personal goals;
  • work in an independently motivated way;
  • apply theoretical knowledge to practical tasks.

Last updated: 26 August 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
FINA20030 Studio Studies 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 25
FINA20032 Critical and Theoretical Studies 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 26 August 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

10-minute individual presentation

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Throughout the teaching period25%

Essay that extends and reflects upon tutorial presentation

  • 1000 words
Throughout the teaching period25%

Essay

  • 2000 words
During the examination period50%
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement.During the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 26 August 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorSean Lowry
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising twelve 3-hour seminars
    Total time commitment204 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2023
    Census date31 March 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023
    Assessment period ends23 June 2023

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    - Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
    - Completion rate. Students who started their course from 2022 and are in a CSP or receiving a HELP Loan (eg FEE-HELP) must meet the completion rate to continue to receive Commonwealth Support for that course.

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Last updated: 26 August 2023

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseBachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)

Last updated: 26 August 2023