ARTH 1001 - Introduction to Art History and Visual Culture
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2019
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ARTH 1001 Course Introduction to Art History and Visual Culture Coordinating Unit Art History Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Seminar participation 10%, Online tasks 20%, Exhibition review 30%, Research essay 40% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Lisa Mansfield
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate disciplinary knowledge of major issues and ideas in Italian Renaissance and contemporary art and visual culture. 2 Identify and interpret Italian Renaissance and contemporary images and objects. 3 Evaluate and synthesise credible academic sources. 4 Communicate clearly and persuasively in writing and speaking. 5 Use appropriate learning technologies and research tools. 6 Work independently and cooperatively in problem solving tasks and small group discussions. 7 Manage and organise workloads to complete prescribed readings and meet deadlines for assignments. 8 Understand the complexities of human creativity and diversity in local and global societies and cultures. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-8 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1, 2, 3 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
4, 6, 7 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
4, 5, 6, 7 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1, 2, 8 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Prescribed seminar readings (weekly) will be available on MyUni as an electronic reading list.
Recommended Resources
Arnold, Dana. Art History: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2004. [BSL e-book]
Johnson, Geraldine A. Renaissance Art: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2005. [BSL e-book]
Stallabrass, Julian. Contemporary Art: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2006. [BSL e-book]*
Stallabrass, Julian. Art Incorporated: The Story of Contemporary Art. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2004. [BSL e-book]*
*Same content is covered in both books.Online Learning
MyUni
Announcements
Discussion forum
Lecture recordings
Lecture and seminar image powerpoints
Seminar questions and formative learning tasks
Assessment task instructions
Turnitin (assessment task submission and plagiarism tool)
External resources (museum and gallery websites; image databases)
BSL (Barr Smith Library) Art History Subject Guide: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/ArtHistory
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Weekly lectures (1 hour) and seminars (2 hours), including a small number of weeks conducted online with replacement structured learning activities on MyUni.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Lectures 12 hours Seminars 24 hours Reading 42 hours Research 42 hours Assignment preparation 18 hours Structured online learning activities 18 hours TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Module 1 (weeks 1-4)
Introduction to art history and visual culture
Module 2 (weeks 5-8)
Renaissance art (Italian)
Module 3 (weeks 9-12)
Contemporary art (international)
Lecture and seminar topics for each module will be available on MyUni one week before semester starts.Specific Course Requirements
Students are required to miss no more than 3 of the weekly seminars to pass the course (unless documentation of a medical condition or Access Plan provided) and are permitted to attend alternative seminars as required.Small Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Due Learning Outcome Seminar participation Formative and summative 10% Weekly 1, 4, 6, 8 Visual analysis Formative and summative 25% During semester 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 Journal article review Formative and summative 25% During semester 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Research essay Formative and summative 40% End of semester 1-8 Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment Detail
Seminar attendance and participation Weekly Small group discussion, formative learning activities, collaborative problem solving discussions, pop quizzes, and peer review exercises. Visual analysis 1,000 words Write a visual analysis on one prescribed Italian Renaissance or one prescribed (international) contemporary work of art on display in the Art Gallery of South Australia. The work of art must also be available for study on the Google Art Project. Journal article review 1,000 words Write a critical review of one peer-reviewed journal article from a prescribed list. Research essay 2,000 words Write a research essay on a prescribed question concerning Italian Renaissance or (international) contemporary art.
Submission
The three major assessment tasks (Journal Article Review / Visual Analysis / Research Essay) must be submitted on Turnitin via MyUni by midnight of the due date.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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