SUMMER AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA 1
ARH2NG1
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Summer at the NGV is a gallery-based subject that explores and develops an understanding of contemporary and modern art and design directly from the summer exhibitions held at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). While the subject content is embedded within the exhibitions, you will explore key conceptual ideas from various positions and learn about art and social history, visual art practice, philosophy and contemporary social issues, such as race, gender and the environment. In 2021 the main exhibition to be explored will be the NGV's second Triennial, an exhibition bringing together over 100 national and international contemporary artists and designers. The subject is delivered onsite at the NGV (International) and will be taught by NGV curatorial and educational staff and La Trobe University academics from multiple disciplines. THE SUBJECT WILL BE DELIVERED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: WEEK 1: 3-5 FEBRUARY 2021 / WEEK 2: 10-12 FEBRUARY 2021. (Please note that these dates may alter slightly)
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesProduce written assignments that are underpinned by research, critical thinking and observation. Critically review and contextualise artworks either as individual objects or within a grouped narrative in an exhibition context. Contribute to group discussions to explore complex conceptual ideas that inform the artist's practice and the curatorial rationale of the exhibition.
Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
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Quota Management StrategyEnrolment accepted until quota reached
Quota-conditions or rulesFirst enrolled - maximum number of students is 60. This can be from any campus.
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Bendigo, 2021, LTU Term 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size10
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 6 - 7
One 6.00 days block mode other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 7 and delivered via blended.
Classes will be delivered at the National Gallery of Victoria (St Kilda Road) over two weeks. Week 1: Wednesday 3 February - Friday 10 February 2021. Week 2: 10 February - Friday 12 February 2021. All days will run from 10am - 4pm. There will be a public lecture scheduled on one evening which is compulsory. This date will be advised on LMS and Student Learning Guide.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2000 word essay Written assessment | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000 word review Review of exhibition | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Class presentation (1000 word equivalent) Presentation assessment | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, LTU Term 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size50
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 6 - 7
One 6.00 days block mode other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 7 and delivered via blended.
Classes will be delivered at the National Gallery of Victoria (St Kilda Road) over two weeks. Week 1: Wednesday 3 February - Friday 10 February 2021. Week 2: 10 February - Friday 12 February 2021. All days will run from 10am - 4pm. There will be a public lecture scheduled on one evening which is compulsory. This date will be advised on LMS and Student Learning Guide.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2000 word essay Written assessment | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000 word review Review of exhibition | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Class presentation (1000 word equivalent) Presentation assessment | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |