Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

NB: Information in this Unit Outline is subject to change prior to commencement of semester
This unit introduces you to the historical, philosophical, political, cultural and formal issues related to the production of video and filmic art since the mid-1960s. The 'Video Art and Culture' unit will supplement your knowledge by instituting a specialised study of an artistic and cultural practice that focuses on the moving image in relation to mass media technology and the media sphere. The unit will therefore enhance, extend and update your understanding of recent art strategies in relation to video and filmic imagery in contemporary society.

Aims

This unit aims to provide you with insights into the influence of television on video art and digital technology on filmic, art and their use and application by contemporary artists. You will also increase knowledge and skills that are pertinent to the discipline of the Visual Arts and art and cultural theory. The unit will seek to enhance your critical, creative and analytical thinking, and improve your expertise in problem solving, and your ability to effectively communicate your knowledge in a variety of contexts and modes.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. apply a knowledge of the history of television and digital technology on video and filmic art and understand their role in consumer culture, the global economy, and the media sphere.
2. understand the place of video and filmic art in the history of artistic display and exhibition in a variety of social contexts and platforms.
3. apply a knowledge of the formal and electronic nature of video technology and filmic art and their unique treatment of narrative, temporal and spatial structures, and effects on perception and consciousness.
4. show an awareness of strategies of individual artists who use video and filmic art as a forum for individual expression and practice. You will also analyse the ways in which artists expanded the creative potential of the Video medium and how they have explored the creative possibilities inherent in digital technology.
5. articulate a critical knowledge of the values of the media sphere, analyse its social content and cultural assumptions, and understand some artistic responses to this culture.

Content

You will be introduced to historical, technological, economic, political, social, artistic and formal issues pertaining to video and filmic art since the mid-1960s. Major topics to be examined will include the emergence of Video Art; the effects of video and television on perception and the sense of self, and the response to mainstream television and consumerism. You will also examine the differentiated 'realities' of video technology; the representation of race and gender in artistic spheres; the use of video to establish and express new relationships with nature and spirituality, and the historical relationship between Video Art and major art institutions. You will also examine the history of Australian Video Art, the 'art' of video music clips, and the transition from Video to Filmic Art. All of these issues will assist you in understanding the impact and influence of video and filimic art as they have been expressed by individual artists and media networks.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The course will consist of lectures (including image presentations), seminars, video screenings and examination workshops. The lectures will provide you with skills for critical enquiry and independent thinking. Seminars will encourage intellectual debate and the enhancement of your skills in formulating and articulating arguments. Screenings of video and filmic art and tests about selected art works will encourage you to carefully scrutinise visual material in an objective, clear and balanced manner that enables you to recognise cultural themes and issues with greater accuracy. The refinement of your critical and creative thinking when forming judgments about media forms and information will also 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 nature of the written assessment is staggered to help you develop mastery of academic material through formative assessment techniques of extensive annotation and amendment. The opportunity to give a verbal/visual presentation will enable you to argue your case and receive feedback from peers. The on-going process of intellectual debate and discussion in the seminars will assist you to improve on critical, analytical and argumentative skills.

Assessment name: Oral Presentation
Description: 5 minute verbal presentation and discussion that will critically examine the form and content of a selected video artist or media network. (Equivalent 1,500 words)
Relates to objectives: 3 & 5
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid semester

Assessment name: Tutorial Exam
Description: Two exams from videos in tutorials during semester.
Relates to objectives: 2, 3, 4 & 5
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End semester

Assessment name: Essay
Description: Select and critically analyse the video work of a Video artist and consider their strategies and tactics in relation to formal and thematic issues and the artists response to consumer culture and the global economy. (2,500 words)
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 4 & 5
Weight: 40%
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

There are no required texts for this unit.

Recommended References
Textual
Meigh-Andrews, Chris. (2006) A History of Video Art. The development of form and function. Berg, Oxford/New York.
Rush, M. (2003) Video Art, Thames & Hudson, London
Visual

Risk assessment statement

There is therefore no undue risks 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