Units
Post 1945 Art
Unit code: KVB211
Contact hours: 3 per week
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
This unit introduces the historical, philosophical, economic, political, social, cultural, artistic and formal issues related to the production of art since 1945 and into the post-modern era. Major topics that are examined include the neo-avant-garde and art¿s engagement with consumerism. This unit is intended as a foundation skill-base for all students in Creative Industries applicable to all disciplines and cultural industries including art criticism, arts practice, architecture, landscape architecture, fashion and music.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
This unit introduces the historical, philosophical, economic, political, social, cultural, artistic and formal issues related to the production of art since 1945 and into the post-modern era. Major topics that are examined include the neo-avant-garde and art's engagement with consumerism. You will study the philosophical underpinnings of movements such as Pop Art, Minimalism, Conceptualism, Performance and Earthworks. Feminist art practice will be studied, as will post-modern art, architecture and fashion. The study of these movements will assist you in understanding the history behind arts production and the styles that have been adopted by other creative industries. This unit will also assist you to define, research and articulate the key issues and art works that emerged between 1945 and the late 1980s.
Aims
The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the key ideas and styles of arts practice that have emerged after 1945 and culminated in post-modern culture. You will also increase understanding and skills that are pertinent to the study of cultural literature and visual analysis. The unit will seek to improve your expertise in problem solving, creative thinking and your ability to effectively communicate your knowledge in a variety of contexts and modes.
Objectives
On completion of the unit you should be able to:
1. display a sound knowledge of developments in art and culture since 1945.
2. seek out, research and evaluate data relevant to an understanding and analysis of post-modern art and culture.
3. critically debate issues in the visual arts and its cultural influence.
4. display the confidence to present and articulate in written and verbal forms a sophisticated and independent understanding of art and culture and its relevance to cultural production in today's creative industries.
Content
This unit introduces the historical, philosophical, economic, political, social, cultural, artistic and formal issues related to the production of art since 1945 and into the post-modern era. Major topics that are examined include the neo-avant-garde and art's engagement with consumerism. You will study the philosophical underpinnings of movements such as Pop Art, Minimalism, Conceptualism, Performance and Earthworks. Feminist art practice will be studied, as will post-modern art, architecture and fashion. The study of these movements will assist you in understanding the history behind arts production and the styles that have been adopted by other creative industries. This unit will also assist you to define, research and articulate the key issues and art works that emerged between 1945 and the late 1980s.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
The unit will consist of lectures (including image presentations), seminars, visual presentations and an image exam. The lectures will provide you with skills for critical inquiry and independent thinking. Seminars will encourage intellectual debate and the enhancement of your capacity to formulate and articulate arguments in a group situation. Your research and written skills will also be developed through essay assessment. The display of art work will encourage you to identify and carefully scrutinize visual material in an objective, clear and balanced manner. It will also enable you to recognize art styles and cultural themes with greater accuracy. The refinement of your critical and creative thinking when forming judgments about visual information will enhance your capacity for life-long learning.
Assessment
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due datewithout an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.
Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
The overall aim of the assessment pattern is to foster a combination of skills between textual-critical analysis and visual analysis. These skills are developed against the background of art-historical knowledge that is presented. Formative assessment will be ongoing and will take the form of regular feedback in general seminar discussions.
Assessment name:
Tutorial image presentation
Description:
To lead in a discussion of selected images and submit notes with references.
Relates to objectives:
1 and 2
Weight:
25%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Ongoing
Assessment name:
Tutorial presentation & paper
Description:
Oral and written presentation based on weekly topics. (2000 words)
Relates to objectives:
1, 3 and 4.
Weight:
50%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
throughout semester
Assessment name:
Exam
Description:
Identification and critical analysis of five images studied during the semester.
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3 and 4
Weight:
25%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
end semester
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Required Text
There is no set text for this unit.
Recommended References
Archer, M. (2002) Art Since 1960, Thames and Hudson, New York.
Stangos, N. (1997) Concepts of Modern Art, Thames & Hudson, London.
Texts, references and images are available through the on-line teaching site for this unit. Electronic resources can be accessed through QUT's computer labs. No personal computer hardware or software is required.
Risk assessment statement
There is no undue risk for you when participating in this unit.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 27-Mar-2013
