GODS, MONSTERS, SEX AND DESIRE: THE BODY BEAUTIFUL IN ANCIENT GREECE
MDS3TBB
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Gods, monsters, sex and desire introduces students to ancient Greek representations of the human form using ancient artworks in the antiquities collections of the National Gallery of Victoria, the Hellenic Museum and the Trendall Centre (LTU). Students will be introduced to ancient Greek culture and history from the Dark Ages to the age of Alexander the Great, and will focus on ancient Greek perceptions of the body, covering themes such as monsters, sex and desire, heroes, athletes, gender, the gods and everyday life in ancient Greece. It traces the stylistic development of Greek art in its search for naturalism, the ideal human body, and ultimately realism. Through this subject students to contextualise and critique artistic objects. Upon completion students will have gained a strong understanding of how the ancient Greek representation of the human form influences how we think about humanity and the human form today. This subject will be taught in block mode using the various collections and "hands-on access as well as via online resources.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Gillian Shepherd
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: MDS2 TBB (previous version taught in 2014)
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: This block mode subject may require weekend attendance, with any costs for travel to museums and galleries to be borne by the student.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | To be advised | Prescribed | TBA | TBA |
| Media | Online vodcasts | Prescribed | n/a | LTU |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrated ability to perform critical analysis and synthesis, and to develop and evaluate arguments.
- Activities:
- Object critique, research essay and exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrated ability to recall information and concepts from the subject readings and classroom discussions.
- Activities:
- Quiz
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrated ability to recognise the need for, locate and use credible information relevant to the question at hand, and then to use that information to develop new skills and knowledge.
- Activities:
- Quiz, object critique, research essay and exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Demonstrated ability to use voice, body-language, structure, word choice and presentation technology effectively, across a range of genres.
- Activities:
- Object critique
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
05. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member, with commitment to shared goals, team processes and appropriate interpersonal skills, including respect, reliability, mutual supportiveness and time management.
- Activities:
- Object critique
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
06. Demonstrated ability to write with clarity, cohesion, logic, structure, analysis, relevance and accuracy and precision of expression in a range of contexts.
- Activities:
- Object critique, research essay and exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Gillian Shepherd
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 39 - 41
Five 5.0 days block mode other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 39 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The face-to-face element of this subject will be taught in block mode including gallery/museum visits. Other work (online) is to be undertaken by the students throughout the semester. Precise dates for delivery will be advise as soon as possible but are subject to agreement with participating institutions and may change."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Object critique (750 word equivalency) | 20 | 04, 05, 01, 03, 06 | |
| Online Exam (1,500 word equivalency) | 35 | 01, 03, 06 | |
| Quiz (500 word equivalency) | 10 | 03, 02 | |
| Research essay (1,750 word equivalency) | 35 | 01, 03, 06 |