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 works 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.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the skill and knowledge to:
- Identify and describe frequently used techniques associated with the making of a work of art.
- Discuss orally and in written form the impact of display context on the understanding and interpretation of a work of art.
- Discuss orally and in written form issues associated with using various materials in creating artworks.
- Analyse relationships between materials and techniques used to create works of art and the display of these objects.
Indicative Assessment
1. Tutorial presentation 15 mins based on a topic from Weeks 2-7: 10% (LO's 1,2,3)
2. 2500 word essay based on the tutorial presentation: 30% (LO's 1,2,3)
3. Tutorial presentation 15 mins based on a topic from Weeks 8-13: 10% (LO's 2,3,4)
4. 2500 word essay based on the tutorial presentation: 30% (LO's 2,3,4)
5. 5 x 100 word 'technique' Q&A, online assessment: 15% (LO's 1,2,3,4)
6. Tutorial participation: 5% (LO's 2,3)
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Workload
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 7.5 hours per week of study.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Any prescribed texts will be outlined on the Wattle page.
Preliminary Reading
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
Assumed Knowledge
There is no specific assumed knowledge for this course though students are expected to have some basic research skills.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3054 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4368 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-Campus | ||||||
| 4519 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |
| Online | ||||||
| 4520 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |
