Art Theory Minor
Art Theory Minor - Overview
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ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences |
The Art Theory minor is primarily designed to meet the needs and interest of visual arts designers and makers by informing their practice with critical inquiry into the social, cultural, ethical and historical context of contemporary art. Students develop the analytical skills necessary for viewing at images and objects with a critical eye, selective reading, and the ability to communicate effectively about works in different media, including their own, to specialist audiences using professional conventions. 1000-level courses are held at the National Gallery of Australia, providing students with a rich learning environment and direct access to works in the National Collection. Art Theory is located within the studio-based environment of the School of Art.
Learning outcomes
Students who complete this minor will have the skills and knowledge to:
- analyse the social, cultural, ethical and historical context of contemporary art.
- evaluate artistic ideas, concepts and process by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively.
- interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments about art in modes suited to a range of audiences.
- recognise and reflect on local and international perspectives to contemporary practice in the visual arts.
Requirements
This minor requires the completion of 24 units, which must include:
12 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:
ARTV1009 - Introduction to Art and Design Theory A (6 units)
ARTV1010 - Introduction to Art and Design Theory B (6 units)
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ARTV2015 - Art and Politics (6 units)
ARTV2016 - Cartographies: Art Exploration and Knowledge (6 units)
ARTV2017 - Contemporary Australian Art (6 units)
ARTV2018 - Cyberculture (6 units)
ARTV2019 - Framing Other Cultures (6 units)
ARTV2020 - Gender and Visual Culture (6 units)
ARTV2021 - Indigenous Australian Visual Culture (6 units)
ARTV2024 - Memory (6 units)
ARTV2029 - Representing the Self (6 units)
ARTV2030 - Shopping Around (6 units)
ARTV2031 - Theories of the Image (6 units)
ARTV2035 - Issues in the Decorative Arts and Design (6 units)
ARTV2050 - Cool Old Masters (6 units)
ARTV2051 - Design History (6 units)
ARTV2052 - Introducing Asian Modernisms (6 units)
ARTV2053 - Contemporary Asian Art (6 units)
ARTV2054 - Australian Art: The Modern Period (6 units)
ARTV2055 - Costume, Fashion and Visual Culture (6 units)
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