Course Title: Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4281

Course Title: Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice

Portfolio: DSC

Nominal Hours: 70.0

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

VART6062C

City Campus

TAFE

340T Art

Face-to-Face


Course Contact: Ninna Cikoja

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472

Course Contact Email: TAFEart@rmit.edu.au


Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to research and analyse history and theory for application to artistic practice. The course includes the need for critical analysis of information, and the challenging of different points of view to inform personal work.


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CUVCOR13B Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice

Elements:

1 Research history and theory.

2 Link research to artistic practice.

3 Update and maintain knowledge of trends within own area of artistic practice.


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through completion of reports and a visual diary that demonstrates concept development, understanding of art theories and adhering to the guidelines of working in a studio.