ARTH 2004OL - Contemporary Australian Art
Online - Semester 1 - 2019
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ARTH 2004OL Course Contemporary Australian Art Coordinating Unit Historical and Classical Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s Online Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours online per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites ARTH 1001 Assessment Discussion Forum 10%, Online Activities 10%, Visual Analysis 35%, Research Essay 45/5 Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Lisa Mansfield
Please check MyUni for your tutor's name and contact information.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 understanding and visual knowledge of contemporary Australian art. 2 Communicate using discipline specific terminology. 3 Conduct independent research on art and artists using primary and secondary sources. 4 Analyse and interpret images and objects using formal analysis and appropriate digital technologies. 5 Engage in cooperative learning activities online with cultural sensitivity and ethical awareness. 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, 2 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, 4 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, 5 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1-5 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, 5 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 weekly readings will be available online as an electronic reading list on MyUni.
External students based in rural South Australia, interstate, or overseas are required to register as a remote student with the Barr Smith Library by week 4.Recommended Resources
D'Alleva, Anne. How to Write Art History. London: Laurence King Publishing, 2006.
Green, Charles. "Australian contemporary art, 1995-2010." Oxford Art Online/Grove Art Online, 9 November 2006. [BSL electronic resource]
McLean, Ian. "Aboriginal Australian contemporary art, 1990-2010." Oxford Art Online/Grove Art Online, 9 November 2006. [BSL electronic resource]Online Learning
MyUni
Announcements
Discussion forum (prescribed questions and weekly discussion)
Structured learning activities
Text and image powerpoints
Assessment task instructions
Turnitin (assessment task submission and plagiarism tool)
External internet resources (museum and gallery websites; image databases; podcasts)
BSL (Barr Smith Library) Art History Subject Guide: http://libguides.adelaide.au/ArtHistory -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is conducted online using MyUni and electronic sources of extracurricular enrichment (there are no lectures or tutorials on campus).Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Workload - Structured Learning Total Hours 3 hours structured online learning per week 36 hours per semester Workload - Self-Directed Learning Total Hours 6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester 2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester 2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester TOTAL = 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Tentative list of learning activity topics Week 1 - Module 1 Introduction: Essential Art History Toolkit Week 2 Formal analysis Week 3 Contextual analysis Week 4 - Module 2 Traditions and transformations Week 5 The genre of landscape Week 6 Representations of gender Week 7 - Module 3 Aboriginal Australian contemporary art Week 8 From postcolonial to decolonial Week 9 Researching and writing about contemporary art Week 10 - Module 4 Global perspectives Week 11 Biennial and triennial exhibitions Week 12 Australian contemporary art in the digital age -
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 Weekly
20% 1-5 Visual analysis Formative and Summative During semester 35% 1, 2, 4 Research Essay Formative and summative End of semester 45% 1-5 Assessment Related Requirements
Students must submit the Research Essay (45%) to pass the course.Assessment Detail
Assessment Description Word count Online discussion and learning tasks Students will be required to participate in weekly online discussions and structured learning activities (responding to questions about the prescribed readings along with pop quizzes, object reports, and formative tasks to help complete assignments). 1,000 words Visual analysis Students will be required to comparatively analyse two prescribed contemporary Australian works of art 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 on a prescribed topic. 2,500 words Submission
The two major assessment tasks (Visual Analysis and Research Essay) must be submitted via 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
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