Course Title: Analyse cultural history and theory
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: HUSO5194C
Course Title: Analyse cultural history and theory
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5308 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Jennfier Cabraja
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email: visualarts@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Anthony Riccardi
Telephone: 03 9925 4472
Email: anthony.riccardi@rmit.edu.au
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: |
CUVRES502A Analyse cultural history and theory |
Element: |
1. Select a focus for cultural research |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Select a focus for research in consultation with others based on individual needs and perspectives |
Element: |
2. Conduct critical analysis |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Seek out and compare the critical views of others in chosen area of inquiry |
Element: |
3. Discuss cultural history and theory |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Develop substantiated opinions and ideas about cultural history and theory |
Element: |
4. Develop own practice from research |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Determine potential for integration of research findings into own work |
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
Learning activities will take place in a lecture theatre using industry standard resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities may include:
• lectures
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• seminar presentations
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
Out of class activities may include:
• practical exercises
• reading articles and excerpts
• preparing for discussion
• project work
• independent research
• online research
You are expected to manage your learning and undertake an appropriate amount of out-of-class independent study and research.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class Content | Learning elements |
| 1 | Introduction to course: • Learning outcomes • Assessment criteria • Course requirements • Essay outline Consultation framework |
1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
| 2 -6 | Theoretical frameworks 1 Cultural research project |
1.2 |
| 7 - 9 | Theoretical frameworks 2 Compare critical views of artists and their works |
2.3 |
| 10 - 11 | Essay Consultation | 3.4 |
| 12 - 13 | Theoretical frameworks 3 • Investigate issues regarding historical and contemporary production, Investigate interpretation, promotion and consumption of culture |
2.2, 2.3, 2.4 |
| 14 - 15 | Theoretical frameworks 4 Professional practice issues regarding art practice and the arts industry |
3.4 |
| 16 | Presentations of work relating to theoretical framework | 1.4 |
| Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. Learning resources include access to studios and computer laboratories and relevant software. You will also be expected to make use of the library resources.
You will also be encouraged to attend exhibition openings and visit galleries outside of your learning environment. RMIT School of Art has two galleries and an ongoing exhibition program.
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 methids to assess performance and the applocation of knowledge and skills and will include:
- Written and or/oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- Completion of an art journal
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.
An assessment 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
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
Assessment task Content/requirements Due date
Presentations of work relating to
theoretical framework Artists of influence Week 16
Essay Consultation Theoretical impact on work Week 16
Graded assessment applies for courses within the Diploma of Visual Arts.
CHD Competent with high distinction 80 - 100 Highly developed
CDI Competent with distinction 70 - 79 Well developed
CC Competent with credit 60 - 69 Developed
CAG Competent achieved - graded 50 - 59 Sound
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did not submit for assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
Special consideration policy (late submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
Please note
While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
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