6322 (v.6) Visual Arts Theory 502

Area:

Department of Art

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

6301 (v.3) Visual Arts Theory 501

Syllabus:

Designed to provide the appropriate theoretical framework and to develop appropriate research skills to enable students to locate their practice as an artist within the larger context of cultural theory. Students will be introduced to electronic information retrieval. Includes further case-studies of artists' research methodologies through visits to studios and exhibitions.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed skills in specific modes of research practice employed in the visual arts. Identified pertinent areas of theoretical speculation and undertaken research into area that are apposite to their practice as an artist. Completed their postgraduate diploma documentation portfolio.

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:

Harrison, C. and Wood, P. (1992), Art in theory 1900-1990: an anthology of changing ideas. Oxford, Blackwell. Kleiner, F. Mamiya, C. and Tansey, R. (2001), Gardner's art through the ages. Fort Worth, Harcourt College Publishers. Lucie-Smith, E. (2000), Movements in art since 1945. London, Thames and Hudson.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Artists' Statement 20%, Postgraduate diploma portfolio 60%, Tutorial presentation 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