Critical and Theoretical Studies 3

This subject is not offered in 2015.

2 hours contact plus 2 hours non-contact per week.

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This subject introduces students to issues and topics in aesthetic and critical theories pertinent to contemporary art and culture.

Building on the skills acquired in previous semesters 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.

Assessment is based on written assignments with a total of 2500 words or equivalent in part. Details will be provided in the first week of the semester (100%)

Required texts
As provided in Class Reader

Additional reading or references
As provided in Class Reader

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

At the completion of the subject students should be able to:

• demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
• demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;
• demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional visual artist in the 21st century;
• work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of visual artistic environments;
• demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas;
• understand their relationship with and responsibility to their cultural environment and society.