Course Title: Analyse cultural history and theory

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: OART5003C

Course Title: Analyse cultural history and theory

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5348 - Diploma of Visual Arts

Course Contact: Joel Rainford

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: svdsc.mac@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:	1. 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
Element:	2. 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:	3. 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:	4. 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

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 consist of:

• in class activities
• out-of-class activities
• peer teaching and class presentations
• online research
• group discussion
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects

Teaching Schedule

Week 1	Introduction to the unit Teacher and his background Description of Assignment 1 Questions in assessment sheet for Assignment Outline the semester including excursions	'Galleries' and the itineraries for Assignment 1
Week 2	Lecture: Design Elements and Principles	Optional exercise on Elements and Principles
Week 3	Lecture: Composition	Optional exercise on composition Progress on Assignment 1
Week 4	Excursion to NGV and Flinders Lane galleries	Questions and evidence collection towards Assignment 1
Week 5	Responses to Excursion (Assignment 1) Lecture: Colour	Progress on Assignment 1
Week 6	Lecture: Genre	Progress on Assignment 1
Week 7	Excursion: NGV International	Research towards Genre worksheet
Week 8	Lecture: Signs, symbols and metaphors
Week 9	Lecture: Metaphor and narrative
Week 10	Excursion: NGV International	Research towards Metaphor and Narrative worksheet
Week 11	Progress on Assignment 1 and galleries
Week 12	Lecture: Orientalism
Week 13	Lecture: Gendered art and the 'male gaze'
Week 14	Lecture: Popular culture	Group discussions and response
Week 15	Progress on Assignment 1 and galleries	Submit Assignment 1 for assessment
Week 16	Prepare Assignment 1 for submission

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

 

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include two projects/presentation.

Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.

Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. 

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria

Assessment Task 1:Gallery Visit Report

Due Semester 1 Week 15

Assessment Task 2: Presentation and Discussion

Due Semester 2 Week 15

 

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved
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 matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.  

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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