This course explores the techniques associated with creating works of art through history and the impact of display and changing context on the interpretation of art. Students will be introduced to various techniques and methods used to create works of art, incorporating where possible first hand observation of the processes. Using case studies students will investigate how changing display contexts influence public and critical appreciation of works of art.

On successful completion of the course students should be able to:

1. Identify and describe frequently used techniques associated with the making of a work of art

2. Discuss orally and in written form the impact of display context on the understanding and interpretation of a work of art

3. Discuss orally and in written form issues associated with using various materials in creating artworks

4. Describe relationships between materials and techniques used to create works of art and the display of these objects

Assessment details

There are 6 assessment items for this course:

• 1. Tutorial presentation 15 mins based on a topic from Weeks 2-7: 10% (outcomes 1,2,3)
• 2. 2000 word essay based on the tutorial presentation: 30% (outcomes 1,2,3)
• 3. Tutorial presentation 15 mins based on a topic from Weeks 8-13: 10% (outcomes 2,3,4)
• 4. 2000 word essay based on the tutorial presentation: 30% (outcomes 2,3,4)
• 5. On-line 'technique' Q&A: 5 x 100 word submissions: 15% (outcomes 1,2,3,4)
• 6. Participation and attendance at tutorials- tutorials 5% (outcomes 2,3)

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 5 hours of reading or essay preparation per week.

Introduction to Art History ARTH1002 and Introduction to Modern Art ARTH1003 or permission of the Coordinator.

Newhouse, Veronica, Art and the Power of Placement, New York: Monacelli Press, 2005

Clarke, Michael, Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001 (ANU on-line resource)

http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/BOOK_SEARCH.html?book=t4&subject=s1