The Artist in the World - Part 2

This subject is not offered in 2015.

24 hours per semester

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For the purposes of considering applications for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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Key words in the Arts and Society introduces students to a number of keywords which appear in contemporary debates on art and society. These debates make use of concepts drawn from within the arts but also from other disciplines including psychoanalysis, philosophy, anthropology, visual design, law, cultural theory and the sciences. Students are encouraged to gain awareness of the variety of ways in which words are used and ideas and values constructed in these diciplines.

On completion of the Artist in The World subject students should be able to:
• identify key issues in contemporary cultural practice;
• acquire a critical vocabulary and refine written and verbal communication skills;
• develop an appreciation of the social and historical context of creative work;
• develop the ability to critically analyse and evaluate discourses and performances in contemporary arts practice;
• develop a more reflective approach towards their practice and across disciplines

Students are required to complete written work of 2000 words of its equivalent and actively participate in tutorials for each component to sucessfully complete the subject. Intellectual journal - 15 pages (45%); critical investigation - 800 words (30%); tutorial participation (25%). Hurdle requirement - 80% attendance.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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