vpa2ct2 cultural
CULTURAL AND THEORETICAL STUDIES 2
VPA2CT2
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a broad range of visual arts students with a critical and theoretical context in which to situate their studio practice. Building on existing knowledge and skills, students will be expected to articulate basic relationships between critical and contextual areas and their own studio practice. Students will be exposed to a range of texts including art historical, cultural, theoretical and philosophical as well as artists writing, they will analyse in depth these texts and the associated key theoretical paradigms and understand how they relate to the production and display of contemporary art. Students will understand basic issues in the complex relationships between theory and practice. Students will be taught the basics of academic scholarly research and how they apply to the study of visual arts. Students will develop skills in analysis and communication (reading, writing, discussing) that will enable them to understand and process complex ideas.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorElliot Howard
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites VPA2CT1
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions CORE subject for ABCAB (Fine Art) and ABCAB (Fine Art)
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and interpret visual artworks in relation to a theoretical position
- Activities:
- Production of research journal, essay writing, delivering a seminar, tutorial discussion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Communicate verbally, visually and in writing ideas relating to relevant theoretical material and visual arts practice
- Activities:
- Tutorial discussion, delivering a seminar, essay writing, research journal
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
03. Critically research a relevent topic using relevant data sources
- Activities:
- Search a database, produce a bibliography, essay writing, delivering a seminar, production of research journal
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Have an understanding of your own studio artwork in relationship to a critical contextual position
- Activities:
- Production of research journal, essay writing, delivering a seminar, tutorial discussion, focussed research
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Know a broad range of theoretical positions that relate to contemporary visual arts practice
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, production of research journal, essay writing, delivering a seminar
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorElliot Howard
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Seminar
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 word) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Gallery review (700 word) | 15 | 01, 03, 05 | |
| Theory focussed research Journal (700 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial seminar presentation (1000 word) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorElliot Howard
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Seminar
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 word) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Gallery review (700 word) | 15 | 01, 03, 05 | |
| Theory focussed research Journal (700 words) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial seminar presentation (1000 word) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |