Area: | Department of Art |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 10409 (v.6) Visual Arts Theory 491 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Continues from Visual Arts Theory 491 the discussion of contemporary art and theory. Students are also given instruction in close reading and writing of critical texts and the production of an exergesis. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The ability to research, construct and critically evaluate a long essay dealing with their own practice as emerging artists. Achieved a high level of intellectual awareness of the debates and issues driving contemporary are tend locate their practice within. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Bullock, A. and Trombly, S. (eds). (1999), The New Fontana Dictionary of Modern Thought. London, Harper Collins. Bullock, A. and Woodings, R.B. (eds). (1983), The Fontana Dictionary of Modern Thinkers. London, Harper Collins. Harrison, C. and Wood, P. (eds). (1996), Art in Theory 1900-1990. Oxford, Blackwell. Journals: Art and Australia, Art Forum and Art and Text. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100300 Visual Arts and Crafts (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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