Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit introduces students to Art History through materials, processes and techniques. It examines how art objects were made across time and space, assuming a strong cross-cultural approach. The unit focuses on materials and processes of artistic creation, asking: What are the qualities and histories of materials and how does material determine use, a concept described as affordance? How were artworks made and how do materials and processes contribute to the meaning of an artwork? While lectures invite students to look and listen, the tutorials and workshops will allow them to touch, smell and even taste materials to understand what materials do. Through this hands-on experience with materials and processes students will gain a new kind of awareness and a new appreciation of the finished artwork. In essence, this unit trains students in material literacy, so they will be able to express themselves clearly, orally and in writing, about materials' qualities, histories and affordances.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 1 Online Online timetabled - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 1 core unit in the History of Art; Art History and Curatorial Studies major sequences
- Level 1 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) define and describe the qualities, histories, and affordances of artistic materials across different cultures and periods.; (2) apply knowledge of materials and processes to analyse specific art objects, recognising how they were made and the impact of their materials and creation on the meaning of the work.; (3) analyse the relationship between materials, processes and the finished object in different cultural and historical contexts; (4) acquire the protocols of basic research techniques used in art historiography such as some specialised critical vocabulary, different formats of reporting, essay writing and referencing; and (5) develop basic communication skills in interpersonal relations, oral discussion and essay writing about art and design..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) group project; (2) journal reflection; (3) oral assessment; and (4) writing portfolio. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Arvi Wattel
- Unit rules
- Incompatibility
- Successful completion oflevel 1 6 points Unit(s) HART1000 Great Moments in Art
- Contact hours
- lectures: 2 hours per week
tutorials, workshops or site visits: 1 hour per week - Note
- This unit examines materials and processes in art. In its content and outcomes, it pairs well with the theoretical focus of HART1003 Ways of Seeing: Themes and Theories in Art, but may be taken independently as well.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.