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Overview

The theory/research component is mandatory and must be undertaken concurrently with VPA4SPB in Semester 2. Critical dialogue and theoretical analysis pursued through lectures and tutorials contribute to the production of an exegesis which will inform examination of studio outcomes.

Portfolio

Arts, Social Sciences & Commerce (Pre 2022)

School

Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

Sarah Midford

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

Yes

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Learning resources

Recommended - Book - Visual research : an introduction to research methodologies in graphic design.

Recommended - Book - Visualizing research : a guide for postgraduate students in art and design.

Recommended - Book - Art practice as research : inquiry in the visual arts

Recommended - Book - Visual methodologies : an introduction to the interpretation of visual materials.

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Construct an approach of your own to your artwork, critically reflecting on historic or traditional approaches in your discipline.
2.
Develop and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively
3.
Reflect critically on contemporary art theoretical positions and their relationship with art practice.

Learning activities

Use writing skills to show an understanding of art practice specific to a consolidating skills in a specific discipline. Developmental artwork, artist journals, personal writing on contemporary exhibitions viewed in different contexts. To consolidate an individual approach to contemporary visual arts practice and evaluate the practice within this context.