Contemporary art from various Asian contexts has attained a high level of international visibility during the past two decades. In part brought about by geopolitical developments, a major and continuing realignment of international exhibition rationales has seen the work of a number of Asian artists featured regularly in major biennial and triennial exhibitions around the world. This new visibility for non-western art is also related to the critique of Eurocentric, universalist ideologies that has influenced recent scholarship in the humanities and social sciences.

This course introduces students to a varied and exciting range of artistic practices from contemporary India, Indonesia, Japan and China. Students will also be offered an understanding of political, cultural and artistic contexts against which this work may be located. Questions of postcolonial politics, globalisation and nationalism will be addressed as part of the theoretical framework.

This course may be offered in semester-long format or as an intensive.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. demonstrate familiarity with major developments in contemporary visual art in Asia;
2. analyse significant works, the careers of individual artists and relevant cultural and political histories;
3. comprehend specific historical issues that underpin the development of contemporary art cultures in Asia;
4. understand significant theoretical frameworks and apply insights from these to chosen case studies; and
5. present written and oral arguments that address material discussed in the course.

Research-Led Teaching

This course has been developed and taught at ANU since 2006 on the basis of my continuing engagement with histories of modernism and contemporary art in Asia.

Field Trips

N/A

Additional Course Costs

N/A

Examination Material or equipment

This course does not require students to sit an examination.

Required Resources

N/A

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying online, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

Staff Feedback

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

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

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). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Monday 30 October: Lecture/ Seminar 9 am to 4:30 pmLectures and seminars with engage with post-1970 histories of visual art across India, Indonesia, China and Japan. Material, technological, economic and political developments will serve to contextualise the discussion of the emergence of contemporary art in Asia.	Annotated bibliography and timeline due.
2	Tues 31 October: Lecture/ Seminar 9 am to 4:30 pmLectures and seminars with engage with post-1970 histories of visual art across India, Indonesia, China and Japan. Material, technological, economic and political developments will serve to contextualise the discussion of the emergence of contemporary art in Asia.	Participation via classroom discussion and Wattle forum
3	Wed 01 Nov: Lecture/ Seminar 9 am to 4:30 pmLectures and seminars with engage with post-1970 histories of visual art across India, Indonesia, China and Japan. Material, technological, economic and political developments will serve to contextualise the discussion of the emergence of contemporary art in Asia.	Participation via classroom discussion and Wattle forum
4	Thurs 02 Nov: Lecture/ Seminar 9 am to 4:30 pmLectures and seminars with engage with post-1970 histories of visual art across India, Indonesia, China and Japan. Material, technological, economic and political developments will serve to contextualise the discussion of the emergence of contemporary art in Asia.	Participation via classroom discussion and Wattle forum
5	Friday 03 Nov: Lecture/ Seminar 9 am to 4:30 pmLectures and seminars with engage with post-1970 histories of visual art across India, Indonesia, China and Japan. Material, technological, economic and political developments will serve to contextualise the discussion of the emergence of contemporary art in Asia.	Participation via classroom discussion and Wattle forum
6	Mon 06 Nov: Lecture/ Seminar 9 am to 12:30 pmLectures and seminars with engage with post-1970 histories of visual art across India, Indonesia, China and Japan. Material, technological, economic and political developments will serve to contextualise the discussion of the emergence of contemporary art in Asia.	Participation via classroom discussion and Wattle forum
7	Tue 07 Nov: Lecture/ Seminar 9 am to 12:30 pmLectures and seminars with engage with post-1970 histories of visual art across India, Indonesia, China and Japan. Material, technological, economic and political developments will serve to contextualise the discussion of the emergence of contemporary art in Asia.	Participation via classroom discussion and Wattle forum
9	Mon 13 Nov	Tutorial presentation/video due
11	Mon 20 Nov	Essay due

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Annotated bibliography and timeline	30 %	30/10/2023	1, 3, 4, 5
Tutorial paper/video	30 %	13/11/2023	2, 3, 5
Essay	30 %	20/11/2023	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Class forum on Wattle	10 %	*	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 Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Extenuating Circumstances Application
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using 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. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

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.

Participation

The course being taught as an intensive, it is assumed that all students will attend and participate in all lecture and seminar sessions. Participation will mean engaging with course materials (posted to Wattle) in classroom discussion and/or via Wattle forum.

Examination(s)

N/A

Assessment Task 1

Annotated bibliography and timeline

Word limit: 1200 words

Value: 30%

Choose at least 4 and no more than 6 academically credible texts (e.g., book, book chapter, article, artists' manifesto, exhibition catalogue) that refer to histories of contemporary art (since c.1970) across one or more of the focus countries for this course (India, Indonesia, China, Japan). Produce a chronologically-organised annotated bibliography relevant to your chosen essay topic. Cite each source in Chicago format, and concentrate your annotations on argument and research rather than providing the author's credentials. Citations and image captions are not included in word limits. Illustrate your annotations with up to 6 images (total) with captions. Choose images of works of art from the same period and culture that highlight particular issues (materiality, gender, political concerns, environment and technology, etc.) that are relevant to the chosen texts. The assignment can be produced with word processing or presentation software, or use an online platform (such as Miro, Sutori, Tiki-Toki, etc.). You should develop a sense of historical developments and relationships through your annotations and illustrations.

Late submission accepted with applicable penalties.

Rubric

Criteria/Grade	FAIL	PASS	CREDIT	DISTINCTION	HIGH DISTINCTION
Choice of relevant and credible sources	No relevance to course	Uncertain relevance to course	Relevant and credible	Relevant and credible	Relevant and credible
Choice of relevant works of art	Does not use relevant works of art	Addresses tangentially relevant art practice	Addresses relevant art practice	Addresses relevant art practice	Addresses relevant art practice
Demonstration of careful research	No evidence of careful research	Demonstrates basic research	Demonstrates competent research	Demonstrates well developed research	Demonstrates highly developed research
Quality of analysis and expression	Poor use of analytical and descriptive language	Basic use of descriptive and analytical language	Competent use of descriptive and analytical language	Fluent use of descriptive and analytical language	Accomplished use of descriptive and analytical language

Assessment Task 2

Tutorial paper/video

Written presentation of 1000 words with images OR recorded video of 10 minutes with images.

Value 30%

Upload to Wattle 5 pm Monday 13 November

Present a critical overview of the work of ONE significant contemporary artist (or collective) active in either India, Indonesia, China or Japan. Contemporary is understood here as post-1970. You should try to argue how and why the work of the chosen artist/collective engages with their local and/or international artistic and historical contexts. Biographical detail should be used judiciously, maintaining the focus on artistic and historical contexts, processes and achievements. The number of images should be commensurate with the length of the presentation. Careful engagement with the chosen work(s) should be privileged over number of images chosen.

Late submission accepted with applicable penalties.

Rubric

Criteria	F	P	C	D	HD
Relevant case study LO 1	Not relevant to course	Tangential or uncertain relevance to course	Well chosen and relevant case study	Well chosen and relevant case study	Well chosen and relevant case study
Focussed analysis of chosen subject LO 2, LO 3	Analysis fails to remain focussed, drifts widely	Mostly focussed on chosen subject with some drifting	Analysis remains steadily focussed on chosen subject	Analysis is focussed and insightful	Analysis is focussed, insightful, and cross-referenced
Research LO 3, LO 4	Not grounded in research	Demonstrates basic research	Demonstrates competent research	Demonstrates well developed research	Demonstrates highly developed research
Expression LO 4, LO 5	Poor use of descriptive and analytical vocabulary	Basic use of descriptive and analytical vocabulary	Competent use of descriptive and analytical vocabulary	Fluent use of descriptive and analytical vocabulary	Evocative use of descriptive and analytical vocabulary

Assessment Task 3

Essay

Word limit: 2000

Value: 30%

Due date: 20 November

Choosing one of the topics posted on Wattle, write a 2000-word essay using Chicago style footnotes and bibliography to note the source of all citations, quotations and specific arguments or theoretical formulations.

Late submission accepted with applicable penalties.

Rubric

CRITERIA/GRADE	FAIL	PASS	CREDIT	DISTINCTION	HIGH DISTINCTION
RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE LO 1, LO 2, LO 3, LO 4	Little knowledge of major sources; Does not include a bibliography  ??	Adequate range of sources; relies mostly on internet sites;  Adequate understanding of the topic	Good range of references but missing significant sources; Good understanding of the topic and major issues	Wide range of sources, including peer reviewed articles;Thorough knowledge of major issues and perceptive analysis	Thoroughly researched with wide reading and reflection; Sophisticated engagement with major issues and complexities
ARGUMENT LO 2 LO 4, LO 5	Lacks argument and does not address the assessment  ??	Sound attempt to write an argument and adequately address the assessment  ??	Clearly stated argument addressing the chosen topic	Strong argument presenting a range of convincing points	Highly sophisticated argument that addresses the chosen topic insightfully
VISUAL ANALYSIS LO 3, LO 4	Does not discuss relevant works of art	Includes a suitable choice of images with basic analysis ??	Suitable choice of images with  comprehensive visual analysis; Visual analysis successfully integrated into the overall argument ??	Suitable choice of images with discerning visual analysis; Visual analysis astutely integrated into the overall argument ??	Excellent choice of images, with highly perceptive visual analysis;  Visual analysis seamlessly integrated into the overall argument  ??
ORGANISATION LO 2, LO 5	Little or no structure or focus	Adequate arrangement of ideas; Usually focused on the topic ??	Clear organisation of ideas; Good use of paragraphing; Good introduction and conclusion ??	Strong organization; Effective use of paragraphing and topic sentences; Effective introduction and conclusion ??	Excellent organisation Highly effective use of paragraphing and topic sentences; Engaging and highly effective introduction and conclusion ??
WRITING LO 5 ??	Poorly written with many spelling and grammatical errors	Adequately written; Usually correct grammar and spelling ??	Well written essay; Usually correct grammar and spelling ??	Fluently written essay; Minimal grammatical and spelling errors	Highly articulate and written in an eloquent style
REFERENCING  LO 4, LO 5	Inadequate referencing and image labelling	Adequate referencing and image labeling; Use of the Chicago Style and footnotes ??	Good referencing and image labeling with few mistakes; Use of the Chicago Style and footnotes	Careful referencing and image labeling with almost no mistakes; Competent use of Chicago Style and footnotes; Effective use of quotations	Meticulous referencing and image labeling;  Proficient of Chicago Style and footnotes; Excellent and balanced use of quotations ??

Assessment Task 4

Class forum on Wattle

Word limit: 500

Value: 10%

Contribute at least 4 posts of 125 words (approx) to the Wattle forum based on classroom readings and discussions.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

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

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

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

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.

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

No resubmission permitted except in cases where the course aggregate is between 45% and 49%.

Privacy Notice

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In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

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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The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Access and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
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