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Courses Handbook 2015

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VISA5006 (v.1) Art and Design Contexts 2

Area: School of Design and Art
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 3.0
TUITION PATTERNS: The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline.
Seminar: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Equivalent(s): 6322 (v.11) Art and Design Contexts 502
Prerequisite(s):     6301 (v.12) Art and Design Contexts 501 or any previous version
    OR
    VISA5005 (v.1) Art and Design Contexts 1 or any previous version
AND
    310731 (v.3) Research Seminar 591 or any previous version
    OR
    VISA5004 (v.1) Art and Design Research Seminar or any previous version
UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline.
Syllabus: In this unit students develop a deeper critical focus on the conceptual ideas that underpin their art or design project; gain a greater awareness of the global context for contemporary art and design practice and research; and learn to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally how the conceptual, theoretical or industry perspectives driving their project informs their creative practice. Building upon the research skills previously attained students will develop a draft dissertation that links their creative practice to theory or industry in a complementary and authentic manner and engage in a critical, interdisciplinary dialogue about their project including the critical analysis of the work and ideas of peers.
Field of Education: 100300 Visual Arts and Crafts (Narrow Grouping)
Result Type: Grade/Mark


Availability

Year Location Period Internal Partially Online Internal Area External Central External Fully Online
2015 Bentley Campus Semester 1     Y    

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