Theories of Art and Culture IIA

This subject is not offered in 2014.

2 hours contact and 4 hours non-contact per week

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A series of weekly seminars dealing with the critical investigation of a significant topic in contemporary cultural research. The course is run as a reading group and critical workshop. Discussion is focussed on critical methods demonstrated in the reading material and, according to opportunity, on critical issues arising from current art exhibitions or events.

• To develop an understanding of the professional and institutional practices that comprise the contemporary art profession
• To demonstrate through critical writing and discussion the capacity to articulate judgements and opinions that reflect an understanding of the field
• To engage professionally within the institutional context of contemporary art

One written paper of 4,000 words, or equivalent (100%)

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• communicate in a lucid and persuasive manner, verbally and in writing, their analysis, interpretation and evaluation of works of art;
• direct and organise their own research and investigation into topics of relevance to the development of their artistic work, and test the outcomes of this research and investigation.