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Unit Overview

Description

This unit aims to facilitate an opportunity for students to develop an informed perspective of their art practice cognate to current methods, trends and frameworks of contemporary art. Peer-based discussions are informed by local visits to selected sites of art exhibition, display, collection and/or production. Through an expanded discussion of inclinations within the wider international field of art, students form individual positions that situate their evolving studio practice within progressive areas of contemporary art.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Honours core unit in Fine Arts [Bachelor of Arts (Honours)]
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) articulate the effect of current social-cultural trends on the framework of contemporary art; (2) develop a clear critical judgment on the effectiveness of current forms, methods and mannerisms of contemporary art display; (3) critically evaluate historical examples of creative art in relation to current forms of artistic practice; (4) explain the ethical issues around contemporary art; and (5) form coherent discussions that demonstrate a clarity of considered argument within established conventions of academic writing.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) seminar presentation; (2) critical analysis; and (3) research essay. 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)
Dr Vladimir Todorovic
Unit rules
Prerequisites
The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in the Level 3 units of the Fine Arts major.
Incompatibility
VISA4001 Fine Arts Honours Seminar 1: Survey and Situate
Advisable prior study
ARTF3050 Advanced Major Project
Contact hours
3 hours per week
  • 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.