Course Title: Art History and Theory 2

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Art History and Theory 2

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HUSO2213

City Campus

Undergraduate

340H Art

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2017

HUSO2220

Hong Kong Arts Centre

Undergraduate

340H Art

Face-to-Face

Offsh 3 11,
Offsh3 17

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HUSO2220

Hong Kong Arts Centre

Undergraduate

340H Art

Face-to-Face

OFFSe22018 (HA1C)

HUSO2220

Hong Kong Arts Centre

Undergraduate

340H Art

Face-to-Face

OFFSe22019 (HA1C)

HUSO2220

Hong Kong Arts Centre

Undergraduate

340H Art

Face-to-Face

OFFSe22020 (HA1C)

Course Coordinator: Dr Tassia Joannides

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925-1988

Course Coordinator Email: tassia.joannides@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 2.4.7b

Course Coordinator Availability: Via Appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course introduces you to the histories, concepts, theories and practices of post-1970s art, which are relevant to contemporary art. You will focus on local examples of contemporary practice and their global contexts.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

In addition to offering students an understanding of contemporary art, this course provides the foundation for students understanding the relevance of the historical and theoretical context of contemporary culture. It aims to give students a good grasp of key terminology and techniques in writing, documentation and the basis of research. The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the importance of well-informed, independent thinking in developing a written argument, and aims to give students confidence in researching the critical and historical context of art.

 

In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:

  • engage in autonomous and continued learning, apply new theories of practice and embrace new developments in cultural/artistic production
  • develop a critically reflective arts practice, in order to continually develop, change and plan for a future that is both informed and improved by arts practice
  • form, develop and implement a vision and philosophy of art as a profession, contributing to the positive development of culture in both local and international contexts


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Examine and interpret ideas, histories and practices relevant to art.
  2. Identify key cultural, theoretical and historical contexts that influence art
  3. Independently research a broad topic/theme relevant to contemporary art and appropriately use citations in writing and presentations
  4. Apply and communicate your knowledge and research through writing and discussion using appropriate terminology


Overview of Learning Activities

The learning activities are centred on the lectures and tutorials. The tutorials provide a forum for discussion of the lecture topic and readings. Key concepts and works will be explained and illustrated in lectures, tutorials and online resources with opportunities to discuss their use in tutorial classes. In addition, key methods in Art History & Theory such as essay writing, critical analysis and research skills will be covered in tutorials.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT University will provide you with a range of resources and tools to engage in this course. RMIT University’s online systems will also support your learning and you will have access to a wide range of online and hardcopy resources through RMIT University Library.

Supplementary notes, readings, slide lists and guides about essay writing and referencing will be posted on Canvas. A course bibliography will be posted on Canvas with a list of recommended readings.


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the learning outcomes in this course and on your development against the program capabilities. Assessment may include a range of written and oral presentations.


Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks and staff members are available for individual consultation.


If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.


An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf ) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers. Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc.

 

ASSESSMENT TASKS

Exhibition Review (30%) (Learning Outcomes 1 and 2)

Class Presentation (30%) (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Major Essay (40%) (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4)