Across the Pacific: Australian Interactions with American Art and Art-Worlds will provide an introduction to Australia's engagement with American Art with a particular focus on exhibition history within the two countries. Through the provision of theoretical, social, political and historical contexts the course will include an introduction to key art theorists such as Clement Greenberg, Harold Rosenberg, Sol Lewitt, Rosalind Krauss, Ian Burn and others whose ideas had an impact on Australian artists. Topics may include: Two Decades of American Painting (1967) The Field exhibition and its legacy (1968) and Kaldor Art Projects (1969 onwards). The political context for these exhibitions will also be discussed, particularly in relation to the purchase of Blue Poles by the NGA in 1973 and the promotion of American art internationally during the Cold War period. Through an examination of the relationship between exhibitions and theory, the second part of the course will focus upon developments in performance art, womens art, conceptual art and environmental art. The course will provide a vital introduction to American-Australian art and theory from the 1940's onwards.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. identify, analyse and evaluate different artworks and exhibitions related to the interaction between Australian and American art from 1941 onwards;
2. utilise appropriate primary and secondary sources to craft scholarly arguments;
3. demonstrate an advanced understanding of the cultural, political, historical and theoretical contexts informing the production of Australian art influenced by American art and theory; and
4. present sophisticated, critically informed written and oral arguments about the relationship between American and Australian art with a focus upon exhibition history.

Research-Led Teaching

The course builds upon the research areas of Australian exhibition history and Australian First Nations art and culture including the discussion of exhibitions in Australia and America.

Field Trips

Students will be required to visit the cultural institutions in Canberra.

Additional Course Costs

N/A

Examination Material or equipment

N/A

Required Resources

Wattle website and relevant readings.

Recommended Resources

Please see Wattle for further information

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Australian-American interaction in art an introduction
2	Two Decades of American Painting and the Cold War	Tutorial Presentation (10 minutes)
3	The Field (1968) and Formalism.	Tutorial Presentation (10 minutes)
4	Abstraction in the late 1960s and Australian artists in America
5	Art and Politics: The Purchase of Blue Poles and the reception of Jackson Pollock in Australia	Tutorial Presentation (10 minutes)
6	Australian First Nations art in America	Tutorial Presentation (10 minutes)
7	Opening up to America and the world: The Sydney Biennale and Kaldor Art Projects	Tutorial Presentation (10 minutes)
8	Conceptual Art	Tutorial Presentation (10 minutes)
9	The rise and rise of Women's Art and Artists	Tutorial Presentation (10 minutes)
10	Environmental Art: Mildura Sculpture Triennial and beyond	Tutorial Presentation (10 minutes)
11	Performance Art: Mildura Sculpture Triennial and beyond	Tutorial Presentation (10 minutes)
12	Review: Round Table

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Participation 10%	10 %	1,2,3,4
Tutorial Presentation, 10 minutes	20 %	1,2,3,4
Visual Analysis 2,000 words	30 %	1,3,4
Extended Research Essay 3,000 words	40 %	1,2,3,4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

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Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Participation 10%

Participation will include ongoing in-depth contribution to tutorials and online discussions with weekly posts in the discussion forum. Students will be expected to complete set readings for each week in preparation for tutorial discussions and set tutorial questions.

Assessment Task 2

Tutorial Presentation, 10 minutes

Based on research that you have undertaken concerning your chosen topic develop an 8 minute (approx 1500 word) presentation which addresses the selected topic. Prepare a powerpoint to go with the presentation complete with appropriately captioned images (see guide). Include 2-8 images. Do not over rely on a script and think about how to make the presentation engaging for the group. Present questions to stimulate participation of the group. A 10 minute time limit will be strictly enforced.

Assessment Task 3

Visual Analysis 2,000 words

Identify, discuss and analyze a chosen artwork utilising ONE of the approaches considered in the course in relation to the cultural exchange between Australian and American art and art-worlds.

Assessment Task 4

Extended Research Essay 3,000 words

Choose one of the following questions as a basis for your research OR discuss an alternative topic with the convenor.

1) Why was Blue Poles such a significant purchase? Discuss in relation to Australian art and political culture.

2) The Field was a groundbreaking exhibition but it was also controversial. Do you agree? Why or why not?

3) How did the Cold War impact the art/artworld in Australia?

4) How did Australian artists respond to the idea of ' sculpture in the expanded field'? Discuss in relation to the work of one or two artists.

5) Was Australian art provincial? Discuss in relation to Terry Smith's The Provincialism Problem and Australian art of the 1960's and 1970's

6) What was the role of Australian women's art collectives in the 1970's and how did they respond to feminist/ women's art and theory from America?

7) Why was the influence of America so crucial in Australian art during the period from the 1960's to the 1990's and how was this manifested in the work of two Australian artists.

NOTE: Further questions may be added early in the semester.

In your essay make sure that you refer to Chicago Style (see https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide/citation-guide-1.html) for the layout of references and Bibliography. Include footnotes for all of the sources that you use in the essay. Make use of primary as well as secondary sources. Refer to books and scholarly articles in addition to websites.

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Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically, committing to honest and responsible scholarly practice and upholding these values with respect and fairness.

The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with.

The Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

N/A

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Assignments will be returned online via turnitin.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Please negotiate re-submission of assignments with the convenor.

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Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

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