Course Title: Analyse cultural history and theory
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: OART5006C
Course Title: Analyse cultural history and theory
School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5382 - Diploma of Product Design
Course Contact: Robin Blood
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and debate cultural history and theory. You will be able to gain insight into historical art movements that will support and develop your own approach to creative work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUARES503 Analyse cultural history and theory |
Element: |
Conduct critical analysis |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Seek out and compare critical views of others in chosen area of enquiry 2.2 Investigate issues within historical and contemporary production, interpretation, promotion and consumption of culture 2.3 Allow process of analysis to take exploration of issues in new and unintended directions |
Element: |
Develop own practice from research |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Determine potential for integration of research findings into own work 4.2 Relate cultural history and theory to professional practice 4.3 Identify relationships between history and theory and contemporary cultural practice 4.4 Consider potential benefits of research in own professional practice and its future direction |
Element: |
Discuss cultural history and theory |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop substantiated opinions and ideas about cultural history and theory 3.2 Make informed contributions to discussions of cultural history and theory 3.3 Encourage and participate in open and constructive discussion |
Element: |
Select focus for cultural research |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Select focus for research based on own needs and perspectives in consultation with others 1.2 Consider information and ideas to be obtained 1.3 Question own preconceptions about research processes and potential information sources 1.4 Select relevant historical and contemporary sources for investigation and consider any intellectual property requirements |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Select an appropriate research focus
- Analyse cultural ideas and information
- Develop substantiated positions to support professional practice
- Participate in informed discussion of cultural history and theory.
In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:
- Recognise historical and theatrical contemporary cultural practices
- Develop opinions and ideas about cultural history and theory.
Details of Learning Activities
You will be working in a group structure to research and analyse cultural, political, design trends etc. specific to a given period in history. Our understanding and knowledge of history is critical for designers if we follow that context shapes outcomes. Events whether political, cultural , artistic etc. are in some way shaped by each other and/or the overall context.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Topic | Readings and Activities | Assessment |
Week 1
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Introduction to assessment tasks & course Task 1 - History & Cultural studies - issue |
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Week 2
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Gallery Visit - DEC | Gallery Visit - DEC | |
Week 3
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Group 1 - H&C - 1980'S | Group 1 - H&C - 1980'S | Presentation |
Week 4
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Presentation - DEC - Task 1 | Presentation - DEC - Task 1 | Presentation - DEC - Task 1 |
Week 5
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Group 2 - H&C - 1990's Task 2 - DEC - Q&As |
Group 2 - H&C - 1990's |
Presentation |
Week 6
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Task 2 - Research Topic Final - issue | ||
Week 7
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Studio | Group 1 - H&C - 2000's | Presentation |
Week 8
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Task 2 - Research Topic review | Task 2 - Research Topic review | Task 2 - Research Topic review |
Week 9
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Studio | Group 2 - H&C - 2010's | Presentation |
Week 10
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Studio | ||
14.09.2019 - 29.09.2019 - Mid semester break | |||
Week 11
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Studio | ||
Week 12
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Studio | ||
Week 13
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Task 2 - Research Topic - Presentation |
Task 2 - Research Topic - Presentation |
Task 2 - Research Topic - Presentation |
Week 14
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Studio | ||
Week 15
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Task 3 - EOYS - Presentation - DEC | Task 3 - EOYS - Presentation - DEC | Task 3 - EOYS - Presentation - DEC |
Week 16
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Assessment Week | Assessment Week | Assessment Week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program capabilities. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
- Written and or/oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- Completion of an journal
- Design project
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
A student charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf ) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc
Assessment Tasks
Task 1
For this assessable task you will be working in a group structure to research and analyse cultural, political, design trends etc. specific to a given period in history.
Our understanding and knowledge of history is critical for designers if we follow that context shapes outcomes. Events whether political, cultural , artistic etc. are in some way shaped by each other and/or the overall context. Task 2 Introduction to research topic Task 3 Develop individual research presentationAssessment Matrix
Observational Checklist
- Able to be given a research topic to provide relevant information about
- Able to analyse the ideas & information researched
- Develop an opinions or view that can be substantiated in text & verbally
- Participate in discussion of researched material/information
- Able to explain when asked about information provided
- Able to list & describe historical/contemporary sources
- Able to explain connection of research to contemporary practice
- Able to explain issues around using images, IP etc.
- Ability to work individually and in a team structure.
- Ability to take responsibility for assigned for specified areas within the task
Other Information
Teaching schedule may vary according to students and task requirements
Information is correct at time of publishing.
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