Art & Contemporary Culture (11608.1)

This unit explores and navigates contemporary culture. It outlines some of the major social and cultural trends within the contemporary era. Students will analyse contemporary artworks and make informed comment on key artistic and conceptual approaches within contemporary art practices. They will hypothesize on social, cultural and/or sub-cultural trends within contemporary visual culture. A sound understanding of this unit will allow the student to culturally situate themselves and their practice within our larger global culture.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply semiotic theory and analyse contemporary artworks;
2. Comment on key artists and conceptual approaches within contemporary practices;
3. Outline major social and cultural trends within the contemporary era;
4. Hypothesize on social, cultural and sub-cultural trends within contemporary visual culture; and
5. Employ communication skills in an academic and/or creative context.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

9760 Contemporary Culture and Creative Practice

Assumed knowledge

None.