vpa2ct2 cultural
CULTURAL AND THEORETICAL STUDIES 2
VPA2CT2
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Cultural & Theoretical Studies 2 positions studio practice within a critical and theoretical context of visual art and associated creative practices. Building on existing knowledge of and skills in art history, as well as related cultural, theoretical and philosophical writing and artists' writing, from Semester 1, students are expected to articulate relationships between critical and contextual areas and their own studio practice.This subject reinforces students' capacities to undertake academic scholarly research, and how to apply these approaches to the study of fine arts. This subject is focussed on refining skills, knowledge and capabilities in analysis, evaluation and communication (reading, writing, discussing). This focus consolidates understanding and processing of complex ideas associated with theoretical positions relating to fine arts practice to enable students to conduct a research-led investigation in their art practice.
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 conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Examine a broad range of theoretical positions that relate to contemporary fine 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)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse and interpret fine 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)
03. Critically research a relevant 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)
04. Communicate verbally, visually and in writing ideas relating to relevant theoretical material and fine 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)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. 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)
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Bendigo, 2015, 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial seminar presentation (1000 word) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Theory focussed research Journal, including gallery review. (1500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Essay (2000 word) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2015, 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial seminar presentation (1000 word) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Theory focussed research Journal, including gallery review. (1500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Essay (2000 word) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |