VISA3005 Art History: Mining the Museum

Mr Gregory Ackland

2020

4.5

1 x 3-hour seminar weekly

1 Admission into BCAVA-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)
1a Admission into BCACDV-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design) - VET Entry
2 9 units of any level topics
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a) and 2)

This topic assumes completion of an Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts. Students will be expected to be familiar with the practice and theory of the studio in which they complete their study

Assignment(s)

This topic provides students with the opportunity to explore ideas around museums, and their practices, and to make connections between these types of organisations and institutions, and their own creative practice.

A range of cultural and practical issues and theories will be discussed, including the representation and interpretation of art works. These ideas will be placed in a number of historical contexts, and the evolution of museum practice will be explored.

This topic aims to:

provide students with opportunities to find connections between their own creative practice, and the museoligical practises
develop creative processes relevant to the interpretation of the cultural contexts of the museum
develop students’ abilities to document the creative and critical process

On completion of this topic students will be able to:

Demonstrate skills and experience in the conceptual development and production of art works, which engage with ideas around the museum and its practices
Critically analyse and evaluate art work, engage in critical discussion with their peers using terms and concepts understood from historical and contemporary art practice.
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Present professional reports and written evaluations

Key dates and timetable

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