ARTH6044 Art and Its Context: Materials Techniques Display
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Art History |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course has two aims: (1) to examine the major techniques used to create art work, in both the historical and contemporary environment; and (2) to examine the relationship between display and techniques, and the effect of display on the interpretation of the object. Students will study specific objects and interrogate their broader context in terms of display and this extends to the role of an art object in the context of landscape and architectural sites. |
| Learning Outcomes | On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will have the knowledge of most of the major methods and techniques associated with the creation of art works. Students will also be able to appreciate and evaluate the effect of context and display on the interpretation of art. |
| Indicative Assessment |
2 x 2000 word tutorial papers (35% each, due one week after class presentation), one take home final paper (20%, due first day of the examination period), tutorial participation 10%. |
| Workload |
An average of 1.5 hours of lectures and one tutorial per week. It is expected that at least one tutorial will be held at a major cultural institution in Canberra to view and discuss object display. Average 2.5 contact hours and approximately 6 hours per week of study. |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Art History |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
There is no specific assumed knowledge for this course though students are expected to have some basic research skills. |
| Preliminary Reading |
"Art and the power of placement" Victoria Newhouse, New York: Monacelli Press, 2005. "The Penguin dictionary of decorative arts", John Fleming and Hugh Honour, London: Viking, 1989
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| Academic Contact | Dr Charlotte Galloway |
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