Contemporary Art Practice B

Subject 755-818 (2008)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
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This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
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Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: 3 hrs per wk workshop + at least 3hrs individ prac
Prerequisites: Contemporary Art Practice A
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Subject Overview: Consolidating experience gained in the chosen art form in Contemporary Art Practice A, student initiated projects are devised and developed in consultation with the tutor. Individual guidance and advice will be provided with a view to realising resolved work suitable for exhibition. In consultation with the tutor students will prepare selected work and install it in a group exhibition in one of the School's exhibition venues. A formal group discussion of and critical reflection upon the working the exhibition will take place.
Assessment: A folio of resolved and developmental work and supporting documentation (sketch book and or notebook) equivalent to 3,500 words (80%); selection, resolution, preparation, installation of exhibition component (20%) Subject descriptions for Visual Art Theory and History subjects and optional subjects are provided in the Bachelor of Fine Art degree course description or from the Centre for Ideas section of this handbook.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Graduate Certificate in Visual Art

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