This unit has been discontinued.
This unit is offered in alternate years only.
Introduction
This unit will provide you with an introduction to key developments in Australian contemporary art from 1970 onwards. You will become familiar with the work of a diverse range of artists, art practices and theoretical debates that emerged during this period, and which were sustained through writing, curatorial practice and institutional support.
You will learn about the period by examining key national and international exhibitions such as Perspecta and the Sydney Biennale, and the emergence of postmodern art forms such as installation, environmental art and digital media. The rise of Indigenous art will also be briefly examined. Learning is developed through a series of lectures, presentations, reading group sessions and curatorial exercises.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Australian Contemporary Art |
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| Unit code | FST201 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Arts |
| Teaching staff | Dr B Ozolins, guest lecturers |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
FST301
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1-hr lecture, 1.5-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks) |
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| Assessment | Reading group presentation (10%); 1000-word exhibition proposal and annotated bibliography (25%); Illustrated exhibition proposal presentation (15%); 2000-word essay & catalogue package (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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