| 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 |
| Equivalent(s): | 300697 (v.2) VIS19 Issues in Contemporary Art (NCH)
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| Syllabus: | An introduction to the major theoretical issues of contemporary art with a strong emphasis given to contemporary practice. Theories of seeing and of cultural production are examined and illustrated through examples of contemporary art practices. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Been provided with philosophical and contextual frameworks for professional practice in the visual arts. Acquired the necessary skills to understand the complexities and uncertainties of contemporary art practice. Gained the skills to be able to engage with and and critique contemporary art practice. They will become informed and gain perspective from which to articulate their own practice as emerging 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 Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 40%, Participation 10%, Test (1) 10%, Test (2) 20%, Tutorial 20%. 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 | Esperance Community College | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Esperance Community College | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Northam Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Northam Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Margaret River Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Margaret River Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
