This course introduces students to developing and critically addressing an independent research question relevant to their own art practice or field of specialisation. Providing strategies to help refine, structure, and present a position and argument, it is aimed at students engaged in either practice-led research or art history and art theory. Students will learn to frame research questions, articulate construct logical arguments and explore ways to understand and contextualise their research. To deepen their critical understanding of art within historical and contemporary contexts, students will develop skills in writing and oral communication by locating, interpreting, and critically evaluating key information from academic resources. It is structured around seminar presentations and guest lectures, including academics artists, curators, and writers, and involves visits to collections and displays at national institutions where different examples of research approaches are demonstrated and tested.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- identify a relevant research topic in context of their own art practice or specialisation;
- develop critical thinking, visual analysis, literacy and academic skills to plan and present an independent research proposal;
- undertake an independent research project at an advanced level; and
- demonstrate critical points of view in a reasoned, referenced, and clearly structured analysis in both written and audio-visual forms.
Indicative Assessment
- Participation in class forums, workshops and completion of set activities (1000 words) (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Seminar presentation (10 min, 1000 words + Audio/Visual files) (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Research statement and essay synopsis (1500 words) (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Long essay addressing independent research question (4000 words) (50) [LO 1,2,3,4]
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
260 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of contact: lectures and tutorials, delivered over 12 weeks
and b) 224 hours of independent student research, reading and writing. Contact hours may include visits to major art institutions in Canberra and guest lectures.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Readings and other course materials will be listed on the course Wattle site.
Assumed Knowledge
Students will have a background and understanding of art or design practice, art history or curatorial studies.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 12
- Unit value:
- 12 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $7200 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $9960 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4478 | 21 Feb 2022 | 28 Feb 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | 27 May 2022 | In Person | View |