Course Title: Analyse cultural history and theory
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: OART5007C
Course Title: Analyse cultural history and theory
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5382 - Diploma of Product Design
Course Contact: Robin Blood
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and debate cultural history and theory. You will be able to gain insight into historical art movements that will support and develop your own approach to creative work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUARES503 Analyse cultural history and theory |
Element: |
Conduct critical analysis |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Seek out and compare critical views of others in chosen area of enquiry |
Element: |
Develop own practice from research |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Determine potential for integration of research findings into own work |
Element: |
Discuss cultural history and theory |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop substantiated opinions and ideas about cultural history and theory |
Element: |
Select focus for cultural research |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Select focus for research based on own needs and perspectives in consultation with others |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Select an appropriate research focus
- Analyse cultural ideas and information
- Develop substantiated positions to support professional practice
- Participate in informed discussion of cultural history and theory.
In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:
- Recognise historical and theatrical contemporary cultural practices
- Develop opinions and ideas about cultural history and theory.
Details of Learning Activities
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Select an appropriate research focus
- Analyse cultural ideas and information
- Develop substantiated positions to support professional practice
- Participate in an informed discussion of cultural history and theory.
In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:
- Recognise historical and theatrical contemporary cultural practices
- Develop opinions and ideas about cultural history and theory.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Topic | Readings and Activities | Assessment |
Week 1
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2A&B + PDM2 Introduction to assessment tasks & course schedules 2A&B + PDM2 Task 1 - History & Cultural studies - issue
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Q&As |
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Week 2
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2A&B + PDM2 Task 1_Visit an Exhibition |
2A&B + PDM2 Task 1_Visit an Exhibition |
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Week 3
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2A&B - Studio PDM2 - Studio |
2A&B - Studio PDM2 - Studio |
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Week 4
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2A&B + PDM2 Task 2_Visit an Exhibition Presentation |
2A&B + PDM2 Task 2_Visit an Exhibition Presentation |
2A&B + PDM2 Task 2_Visit an Exhibition Presentation |
Week 5
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2A&B Task 1 - H&C - 1 PDM2 Task 1 - H&C - 2000 -2010 Presentation |
2A&B Task 1 - H&C - 1 PDM2 Task 1 - H&C - 2000 -2010 Presentation |
2A&B Task 1 - H&C - 1 PDM2 Task 1 - H&C - 2000 -2010 Presentation |
Week 6
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2A&B - Studio PDM2 - Studio
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2A&B - Studio PDM2 - Studio |
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Week 7
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2A&B Task 3_Research topic-Summary_Issue PDM2 Task 3_Research topic-Final_Issue
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2A&B - Studio PDM2 - Studio Q&As |
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Week 8
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2A&B Task 1_H&C_2 Presentation PDM2 - Studio
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2A&B Task 1_H&C_2 Presentation PDM2 - Studio
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2A&B Task 1_H&C_2 Presentation PDM2 - Studio |
Week 9
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2A&B - Studio PDM2 - Studio
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2A&B - Studio PDM2 - Studio |
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10.04 - 17.04.2017 Mid semester break |
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Week 10
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2A&B Task 2_H&C_3 Presentation PDM2 Task 3_Research topic-Final_Review
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2A&B Task 2_H&C_3 Presentation PDM2 Task 3_Research topic-Final_Review |
2A&B Task 2_H&C_3 Presentation |
Week 11
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2A&B- Studio
PDM2 Task 1 - H&C - 2010 -2020 Presentation
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2A&B- Studio
PDM2 Task 1 - H&C - 2010 -2020 Presentation |
2A&B - Studio
PDM2 Task 1 - H&C - 2010 -2020 Presentation |
Week 12
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2A&B-Studio Task 1_H&C_4 Presentation PDM2-Studio |
2A&B- Studio Task 1_H&C_4 Presentation PDM2-Studio |
2A&B- Studio Task 1_H&C_4 Presentation |
Week 13
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2A&B - Studio
PDM2 - Studio |
2A&B - Studio
PDM2 - Studio
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Week 14
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2A&B Task 1_H&C_5 Presentation PDM2-Studio |
2A&B Task 1_H&C_5 Presentation PDM2-Studio |
2A&B Task 1_H&C_5 Presentation |
Week 15
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2A&B Task 3 - Research Topic Summary - Hand in PDM2 Task 3 - Research Topic - Final - Hand in
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2A&B Task 3 - Research Topic Summary - Hand in PDM2 Task 3 - Research Topic - Final - Hand in |
2A&B Task 3 - Research Topic Summary - Hand in PDM2 Task 3 - Research Topic - Final - Hand in |
Week 16
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2A&B Task 1_H&C_Hand in Assessment Week |
2A&B Task 1_H&C_Hand in Assessment Week |
2A&B Task 1_H&C_Hand in Assessment Week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program capabilities. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
- Written and or/oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- Completion of an journal
- Design project
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.
A student 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
Task 1 - Report - Due Week 15
Task 2 - Report - Due Week 4
Task 3 - Report_Summary - Due Week 15
Task 4 - Report_Final - Due Week 15
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Teaching schedule may vary according to students and task requirements
Information is correct at time of publishing.
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