AART3115

Aesthetics

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013

Artistic expression is intelligible because its creators and audiences share preferences, philosophies and outlooks. These preferences are shaped in artistic and social movements and have often had enduring influence over artistic style and social thinking. This course gives students the opportunity to explore some of the variety of aesthetic approaches, both historical and contemporary and develop understanding of the integral relationship between them, their role in society and realisation in the arts with a view to establishing the meaning and validity of critical judgments concerning creative artworks, and the principles underlying or justifying such judgments.

Objectives At the successful completion of this course, students will:

1) be able to accurately explain and analyse the origins of aesthetic movements, preferences and styles
2) demonstrate knowledge of the background social, technological and cultural issues that shape aesthetic preference
3) apply knowledge of aesthetic styles to contemporary creative works
4) engage effectively in the appropriate mixing and interaction of aesthetic preferences in the realisation of creative works.
Content Topics may include:

1) historical and contemporary aesthetic styles and codes
2) the process and development of aesthetic systems in society
3) examples of aesthetic realisation in many art forms
4) activities related to exploring aesthetic realisation.
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge NA
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Class Image Test
Essays / Written Assignments 500 word analysis of an aestheric question
Presentations - Individual Presentation on an aesthetic code in a selected art form
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment Requisite - Enrolment in this course is limited to students in the Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)/Bachelor of Fine Art.
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for AART3115