RESEARCH METHODS - VISUAL ARTS A

VPA4RVA

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The theory/research component is mandatory and must be undertaken concurrently with VPA4SPA in Semester 1 and VPA4SPB and VPA4RVB in Semester 2. Critical dialogue and theoretical analysis pursued through lectures and tutorials contribute to the production of an exegesis which will inform examination of studio outcomes.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

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Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: Use writing skills to show an understanding of art practice specific to a consolidating skills in a specific discipline. Developmental artwork, artist journals, personal writing on contemporary exhibitions viewed in different contexts. To consolidate an individual approach to contemporary visual arts practice and evaluate the practice within this context.

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Admission in either BEHVA or RHVAGD

Co-requisites: VPA4RVB OR VPA4SPA OR VPA4SPB

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Visual methodologies : an introduction to the interpretation of visual materials.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Rose, G.

Year: 2001

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Publisher: LONDON ; THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF. : SAGE.

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Art practice as research : inquiry in the visual arts

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Sullivan, G. , c

Year: 2005

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Publisher: OAKS, CALIF. : SAGE PUBLICATIONS

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Visual research : an introduction to research methodologies in graphic design.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Noble, I. & Bestley R. , c

Year: 2005

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Publisher: LONDON : AVA.

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Visualizing research : a guide for postgraduate students in art and design.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Gray, C. & Malins J.

Year: 2004

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Publisher: BURLINGTON : ASHGATE

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Construct an approach of your own to your artwork, critically reflecting on historic or traditional approaches in your discipline.
02. Develop and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively
03. Reflect critically on contemporary art theoretical positions and their relationship with art practice.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.