| Area: | Department of Art |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | An introduction to the position of art theory within the broader context of contemporary philosophy, cultural studies and critical theory. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Knowledge of the various theories of art which have influenced art practice over the past five decades. Identified pertinent theoretical positions relevant to aspects of their practice as artists. Employed various theoretical positions in analysing their own artwork and that of other artists. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
| Unit Texts: | Curtin University of Technology. (2003), Visual culture: art theory and criticism. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Critical portfolio 70%, Tutorial 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Margaret River Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Margaret River Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
