ACV101 - Contemporary Art Practice: Body
Unit details
| Year: | 2019 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong) Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Trimester 1 Unit Chair: | Simon Grennan |
| Trimester 3 Unit Chair: | Simon Grennan |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | ACF101, AAV123, ACV401 |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Trimester 1: Weeks 1, 3, 5 and 7: 1 x 1 hour Class Weeks 1 to 11: 1 x 3 hour Seminar Trimester 3: Week 1: 1 hour introductory session Week 4,5,6: (2 X4 hour pracs per week, total of 8 hours per week) Week 7: 2 x 3 hour practical |
Content
This unit prompts students to explore techniques in a variety of media and concepts through a focus on the body as an enduring subject in art. Investigating key ideas in contemporary art such as notions of identity, subjectivity, performativity, mediation and representation-students are introduced to the fundamental elements and principles of art through classes, workshops, studio intensive weeks, critical discussions and seminars. Student will be expected to develop concepts, technical approaches and problem-solving skills in order to resolve a series of artworks. One of the main tools used to develop a body of work is the workbook/journal which acts as a place to gather information, contextualize ideas, experiment and reflect upon your own work. The workbook/journal is a crucial aspect of developing an art practice that demonstrates technical dexterity and an ability to engage with and critique contemporary society. This ongoing process begins the artistic investigate the changing nature of the role of the artist in a globalised culture.
Assessment
Assessment 1 - Research journal of written and visual support documentation (1600 word equivalent) - 40%
Assessment 2 - Examination of a folio of original art works - 60%
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