ARTH 7020OL - Art Censorship: Culture Wars
Online - Semester 2 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ARTH 7020OL Course Art Censorship: Culture Wars Coordinating Unit Art History Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Online Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hour per week online Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites ARTH 7001 or ARTH 7001OL for Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Art History only Assumed Knowledge ARTH 7001 or ARTH 7001OL Assessment Visual analysis 20%, tutorial case study 30%, research essay 50% 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 principal methods and theories applicable to the study of contemporary art. 2 Conceptualise complex cultural intersections between contemporary art and global societies and communities in museums and galleries and social media. 3 Engage respectfully and productively in small group discussions with respect for different perspectives and ways of seeing art. 4 Employ professional standards of speaking and writing about art in preparation for higher-level studies and career pathways relating to Art History and Museum Studies. 5 Examine images and objects on display in museum and gallery settings and online collections with respect for ethical considerations, cultural diversity, and global issues and ideas. 6 Demonstrate respect and sensitivity for contemporary art that directly or indirectly relates to past and present traditions of Indigenous Australian art and culture. 7 Use appropriate online research tools and disciplinary specific digital technologies and databases. 8 Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between credible research and uninformed opinion to discuss images and objects with objectivity and empathy for different ways of seeing art. 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, 5, 8 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, 5, 8 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 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.
1-8 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.
3, 4, 5 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.
3, 4, 5, 6 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
5, 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
Weekly prescribed readings will be available on MyUni.Recommended Resources
The following books provide useful background reading:
- Chiilds, Elizabeth C. Suspended License: Censorship in the Visual Arts. Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1997.
- Freedberg, David. The Power of Images: Studies in the History and Theory of Response. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1989.
- Freeland, Cynthia. Art Theory: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006. [BSL eBook]3
- Freeland, Cynthia. But Is It Art? An Introduction to Art Theory. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2001. [BSL eBook]
- Fullerton, Elizabeth. Artrage! The Story of the BritArt Revolution. London: Thames & Hudson, 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 for fortnightly tutorials and MyUni for essential course resources and flexible self-directed learning. In addition, there will be 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 Total Hours 1 x 1-hour pre-recorded lecture per week 12 hours 2 hours online activities 36 hours 48 hours Self-Directed Learning Total Hours 8 hours reading per week 96 hours 7 hours research per week 84 hours 7 hours assignment preparation per week 84 hours 264 hours TOTAL WORKLOAD 312 HOURS PER SEMESTER Learning Activities Summary
Topic Schedule Week 1 Introduction: From Empathy to Ethics Week 2 The Culture Wars Week 3 Taboo Themes in Art Week 4 Materials and Materiality Week 5 Religious Transgressions Week 6 Bodies Week 7 Sexualities Week 8 Animals Week 9 Research Workshop Week 10 Activism Week 11 Death Week 12 Conclusion: Art and Aftermath Specific Course Requirements
Age Restriction: Students must 18 years or over to enrol in the course.
Students unable to attend Zoom tutorials must complete a supplmentary discussion board activity related to a tutorial case study to pass the course. -
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 Visual Analysis Formative and Summative During semester
20% 1, 5, 7 Thematic Case Study Formative and Summative During semester 35% 1, 2, 3, 5 Research Essay Formative and Summative After semester 45% 1-8 Assessment Related Requirements
N/AAssessment Detail
Assessment Description Visual Analysis Students will be required to write a comparative visual analysis of two contemporary works of art (1,000 words). Thematic Case Study Students will be required to write a short essay on a theme related to the course (1,500 words). Research Essay Students will be required to write a research essay on a negotiated topic relevant to the course content subject to Course Coordinator approval (3,500 words). Submission
Assessment tasks 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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