This course considers issues raised by modern and postmodern art practices in the latter half of the twentieth century to the present. The focus is on art practice in Australia as it relates to developments in the international context. This involves an examination of the nature of modernism in Australia; the relationship between so-called cultural centres and peripheries; and Australia's relation to the Asia Pacific. Issues associated with cultural identity will be central: questioning what it means to be an Australian artist in the late twentieth century. Most lectures and tutorials are held in the National Gallery.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major trajectories in the visual arts and design in Europe, North America and Australia between 1945 and the present
- Demonstrate a developed capacity to understand and analyse significant works of art and design in formal and contextual terms
- Comprehend specific historical issues that relate to individual artists, periods or movements
- Understand the significance of developments in the history and theory of 20th century art and design for contemporary practice
- Present written and oral arguments about the history of art and design in the twentieth and twenty-first century
Indicative Assessment
1200 word essay (50%); 600 word essay or equivalent (20%); tutorial presentation (20%); Attendance and participation (10%).
Attendance at lectures and tutorials is compulsory.
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Workload
Two lectures and one tutorial per week.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2604 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3576 |
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