CAPA2010

Current view of Art History

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Ourimbah Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012

Investigates issues of Art History and Ideology as they have been applied to the analysis of visual imagery. It will examine the theme of "gender" as a case study in the construction of Art History and its links with the reading of artistic imagery. An investigation of the student's own imagery will be incorporated into the teaching process. On completion the student will: have developed the ability to frame their practice within a specific ideological, historical or contemporary context; have an increased knowledge of methodologies of art history; and have acquired specialised knowledge of a selected aspect of art theory or history.

Objectives By the end of the course the student will:
1. have developed the ability to frame their practice within a specific ideological, historical or contemporary context.
2. have an increased knowledge of methodologies of art history
3. have acquired specialised knowledge of a selected aspect of art theory or history.
Content Challenging the Canon, Dissolving the Hierarchies
The Death of the Artist as Hero
Rewriting History: Artistic Collaboration in the 20th Century
Investigating the Margins: Children?s art, Naive art, art of the Insane
Feminist Art History: Rewriting the Canon
Virgin or Whore: Representing women
Rethinking the Crafts
Bodies of Masculinity: Representing Men
Sexual Politics: Gay and Lesbian Imagery
Replacing Course(s) ARTC2010 Current View of Art History
Transition Students who have successfully completed ARTC2010 Current View of Art History may not enrol in CAPA2010 Current View of Art History.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge N/A
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments 1000 word exhibition review - 25%.
This task is to assess the student's ability to respond to contemporary exhibitions in a meaningful way.
Essays / Written Assignments 2000 word essay - 40% of total assessment
This item will test the student's research and writing skills. The polemic nature of the topic will also test the student's ability to critically apply the methodology and knowledge acquired during the study
Presentations - Tutorial 20-minute oral presentation with accompanying 1500 word paper - 35%
This item will test the student's research, writing and presentation skills.
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for CAPA2010