TAD3111

Modernism and visual challenge 3B (3 points)

(A&D)

Leader: No current information available

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, student will: 1.be able to identify the basic tenets of the major movements in art and design in the first half of the 20th century; 2.have an understanding of the major bodies of thought shaping the Western world during this period. have an awareness of the major bodies of thought shaping the Western world during this period and an understanding of how these ideas may continue to influence their own practice; 3.possess analytical and research skills enabling them to determine points of connection and divergence between the products of artists and designers; 4.perceive the critical link between theory and practice (practice both as studio and the praxis of art writing).

Assessment: Short essay (1200 words) 40% + Long essay (1500 words) including class presentation 55% + Reader discussion 5%

Contact Hours: 2 hours lecture/tutorial and 4 independent study hours per week

Prerequisites: 2 second-year level TAD units

Prohibitions: TAD2101, TAD2111, TAD3101