ARTH 7016OL - Contemporary Australian Art
Online - Semester 1 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ARTH 7016OL Course Contemporary Australian Art Coordinating Unit Art History Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Online Units 6 Contact Online Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible ARTH 5203, ARTH 5203EX Restrictions Available to GCertArtHist, GDipArtHist, MA(StArtHist) & MA(CuratMuseumSt) only Assessment Online Discussion Forum 10%, Online Activities 10%, Visual Analysis 35%, Research Essay 45% 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 knowledge and understanding of major art and artists in contemporary Australian art. 2 Derive meanings from images and objects using formal visual analysis. 3 Interpret primary sources as part of independent research. 4 Critically review scholarly arguments in secondary sources to frame meaningful questions about art. 5 Work independently and cooperatively in problem-solving and research tasks. 6 Communicate cogently using discipline specific terminology in writing about art. 7 Use appropriate digital technologies for analysing art and research tools. 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3, 4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3, 4, 5, 6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1-7 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1, 3, 4, 6 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
1, 2, 4 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
2, 7 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Prescribed weekly readings will be available on MyUni.Recommended Resources
The following books provide useful background reading:
- Barrett, Jennifer and Jacqueline Millner, Australian Artists in the Contemporary Museum. Farnham; Burlington: Ashgate, 2014.
- McLean, Ian. Rattling Spears: A History of Indigenous Australian Art. London: Reaktion Books, 2016.
Online Learning
Tutorials are held on Zoom and all course materials are accessible on MyUni:
- Pre-recorded lectures (Echo360)
- Image PowerPoints
- Announcements
- Discussion board
- Assessment task instructions
- Assignment submission (Turnitin)
- External resources (academic databases; museum and gallery websites; podcasts; youtubes)
- BSL resources
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is conducted online using Zoom and MyUni, supplemented by one face-to-face learning experience during semester.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
STRUCTURED LEARNING ONLINE TOTAL HOURS 3 hours online structured learning activities per week 36 hours per semester SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING ONLINE TOTAL HOURS 8 hours reading per week 96 hours per semester 9 hours research per week 108 hours per semester 6 hours assignment preparation per week 72 hours per semester TOTAL HOURS = 312 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Tentative list of online learning activity topics Week 1 Introduction: Essential Art History Toolkit Week 2 Formal analysis Week 3 Contextual analysis Week 4 Traditions and transformations Week 5 The genre of landscape Week 6 Representations of gender Week 7 Aboriginal Australian contemporary art Week 8 From postcolonial to decolonial Week 9 Researching and writing about contemporary art Week 10 Global perspectives Week 11 Biennial and triennial exhibitions Week 12 Australian contemporary art in the digital age Specific Course Requirements
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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 Due Weighting Learning Outcome Online discussion and learning activities Formative and Summative During semester 20% 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 Comparative Visual analysis Formative and summative During semester 35% 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 Research essay Formative and summative End of semester 45% 1-7 Assessment Related Requirements
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Assessment task Description Word count Online Learning Tasks Students will be required to complete four online learning discussion activities related to selected weekly topics. 800 words Comparative Visual Analysis Students will be required to select and comparatively analyse two contemporary Australian works of art, including one on display in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) and available for study on the Google Art Project. 1,200 words Research essay Students will be required to write a Research Essay (with a synopsis and thesis statement) from a prescribed list of questions. 3,500 words Submission
Assignments must be submitted using Turnitin on 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
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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