Constructing art in Australia: colonialism to postcolonialism 3A (6 points)
(A&D)
Leader: To be determined
Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, student will: 1.recognise the range of visual practices that have operated within Australian culture from both an historical and contemporary perspective; 2.understand the significance and ideological uses of Australian visual practices in constructing notions of national identity; 3.have a post-colonial perspective in contextualizing the historical and social developments of Australian visual culture; 4 critically discuss the cultural practices of Australian artists and designers, in historical, artistic, ideological and socio-political contexts, and theorise the basis for the marginalisation of certain individuals and groups; 5 be aware of the problematical nature of Australian artistic practices especially in terms of the local artist/designer's position within both regional and international contexts.
Assessment: Short Essay 40% + Long Essay 55% + Reader discussion 5%
Contact Hours: One 2 hour lecture, one 1 hour tutorial and 3 independent study hours per week
Prerequisites: 2 second-year level TAD units
Prohibitions: TAD3119
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