ARTV2055 Costume, Fashion and Visual Culture
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Art |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Visual Arts |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course will explore the impact of modernity on the history of 150 years of fashion. Notions of clothing, dress and the fashion system will be explored in the context of gender, identity and social change, focusing on changing constructions of the body in the 19th and 20th century. The course will also explore connections between the avant-garde and popular culture in the history of 20th century fashion, utilising the extensive collection of fashion and costume at the National Gallery of Australia for a series of focus seminars. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Written essay (65%), oral presentation (25%), assessment and participation (10%); or equivalent. Attendance at lectures and tutorials is compulsory. |
| Workload |
3 hours per week |
| Areas of Interest | Visual Arts |
| Requisite Statement |
ARTV1009, 1010 or with the permission of the coordinator |
| Majors/Specialisations | Art Theory |
| Programs | Bachelor of Design Arts, Bachelor of Visual Arts, and Bachelor of Design Arts |
| Academic Contact | Anne Brennan |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
