Area: | Department of Art |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | An introduction students to the contemporary discourse of art at an advanced level. Students are given instruction in the use of contemporary thought in dealing with the meaning and practice of art. Students prepare a long essay based on a critique of a current piece of critical writing. |
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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 issues in contemporary art. Achieved a high level of intellectual awareness of the debates and issues driving contemporary art. |
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 Trombley, 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. |
Unit Texts: | Visual Culture Research Unit. Course Reader. Bentley, Visual Culture Research Unit, Curtin University of Technology. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 100%. This is by pass/fail 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: | Pass/Fail |
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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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