Course Title: Critique cultural works

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5414 Diploma of Visual Arts

Course Title: Critique cultural works

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 50

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

OART5004C

City Campus

TAFE

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face or Internet

 Term1 2022,
Term1 2023,
Term2 2023,
Term1 2024,
Term2 2024

Course Contact: Joel Rainford

Course Contact Phone: +61399258193

Course Contact Email: joel.rainford@rmit.edu.au



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.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CUARES502 Critique cultural works

Elements:

1. Prepare to critique cultural works

2. Link research to cultural works

3. Present critiques

4. Maintain knowledge of trends related to domain of cultural works

Learning Outcomes

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.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.