VISUAL AND MATERIAL CULTURE 1
VPA1VC1
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Visual & Material Culture 1 is a foundation of the interdisciplinary study of the diverse contemporary and historical practices in the creative arts. Students will engage in learning to develop informed and critical understandings of the historical, cultural and theoretical context for the creative arts practice. The subject introduces students to International Modernism and Modernity from the 19th century through to late 20th century. It explores issues such as political activism, the role of the artist, the impact of new technologies, psychoanalysis and spirituality. The development of analysis and evaluation capabilities of these complex issues is integral to contemporary creative arts practice and builds critical relationships in practitioner and academic contexts.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Elliot Howard
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: CORE subject for ABCAB (all majors) and ABCAM (all majors)
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and interpret visual works in relation to a broad context
- 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Apply a broad understanding of the historical and theoretical positions that relate to contemporary visual arts and design practice
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, production of research journal, essay writing, delivering a seminar
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- 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)
03. Communicate verbally, visually and in writing ideas relating to relevant historical and theoretical material in art and design practice
- Activities:
- Tutorial discussion, delivering a seminar, essay writing, research journal
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- 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)
04. Critically research a selected 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)
05. Understand your own creative arts practice in relationship to a critical contextual position
- Activities:
- Tutorial discussion, delivering a seminar, essay writing, research journal
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Elliot Howard
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture 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.
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (1500 words) | 50 | 02, 01, 03, 04 | |
| Tutorial presentation with written submission (1000 words) | 35 | 02, 01, 03, 04 | |
| Visual analysis/Reviews (2 X 500 word submissions) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Elliot Howard
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture 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.
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (1500 words) | 50 | 02, 01, 03, 04 | |
| Tutorial presentation with written submission (1000 words) | 35 | 02, 01, 03, 04 | |
| Visual analysis/Reviews (2 X 500 word submissions) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |