VIS1011 Foundation Studies in History of Art

Contents

• Staffing
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Other requirements
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

RATIONALE

This course will offer an historical perspective of the visual arts and establish the basic philosophical concepts from which to develop an aesthetic awareness and appreciation of the art object within a socio- political context. The significance of the role of the artist through the interaction of intellect, personality, spirituality, and culture in the creative act of art making will be explored by way of art works which reflect, interpret, and comment upon the events, politics, and social histories of their respective eras.

SYNOPSIS

This course will offer an introduction to an historical perspective of the visual arts and craft arts and establish the basic philosophical concepts from which to develop an aesthetic awareness and appreciation of art works within a socio- political context. The significance of the changing role of the artist within society will be explored by way of art and craft works which reflect, interpret, and comment upon the events, politics, social histories, and technological developments of their respective eras. Students will also be encouraged to appreciate the historical underpinnings which have shaped and directed the practice of art and craft of which they are now a part.

OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. have an awareness of the beginning and continuation of an artistic tradition which reflects both personal and social responses within an historical context;
2. comprehend the basic philosophical concepts which will enable them to critically analyse and discuss works of art in an historical and social context;
3. acquire a knowledge of the development of artistic form through styles drawn from various periods of western and other cultural traditions;
4. develop a knowledge of the grammar and terminology of art theory; principles of aesthetics and art criticism; basic concepts of two- and three-dimensional form in the visual arts;
5. recognize the style of a work of art and identify the historical and socio-political influences and their context;
6. clearly and logically express personal ideas pertaining to art historical and theoretical issues supported by evidence of research and analysis.
7. The research and exploration required to successfully fulfil the requirements for assignments 1 and 2, as well as the weekly research and documentation required to develop a resource file (assignment 3) will reflect the listed course objectives.

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Will relate to the individual programme of work as undertaken by the individual student.

Harrison, C & Wood, P (eds) 2003, Art in theory, 1900-2000: an anthology of changing ideas, Blackwell Publishers, Malden, MA.
(rev. edn ISBN 9780631227083)

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Art and text,

Art and Australia,

Australia art monthly,

ArtForum,

Leonardo,

Eyeline,

Art in America,

Grove dictionary of art,

Allen, C 1997, Art in Australia: from colonization to postmodernism, Thames & Hudson, London.

Arnold, D & Iversen, M (eds) 2003, Art and thought, Blackwell, Oxford.

Baxandall, M 1988, Painting and experience in fifteenth century Italy: a primer in the social history of pictorial style, 2nd edn, Oxford University Press, Oxford, New York.
(759.5 BAX)

Causey, A 1998, Sculpture since 1945, Oxford University Press, Oxford, New York.

Charleston, Robert J (ed) 1968, World ceramics: an illustrated history, Hamlyn, London, New York.
(738 WOR)

Colchester, Chloe 1993, The new textiles: trends and traditions, Thames & Hudson, London.
(746 COL)

Eichenberg, F 1976, The art of the print: masterpieces, history, techniques, Thames & Hudson, London.

Flew, A (ed) 1999, A dictionary of philosophy, 2nd edn, Gramercy Books, New York.
(103 DIC)

Gardner, H 2001, Gardner's art through the ages, 11th edn, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Fort Worth.
(709 GAR)

Greer, TH & Lewis, G 1997, A brief history of the western world, 7th edn, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Fort Worth.
(909.09821 GRE)

Grishin, S 1997, Australian printmaking in the 1990s: artist printmakers 1990-1995, Craftsman House, Sydney.

Harris, Jennifer (ed) 1993, 5000 years of textiles, British Museum Press, London.
(746 FIV)

Hughes, R 1991, The shock of the new, Thames & Hudson, London.
(rev. edn 709.04 HUG)

Janson, HW 1997, History of art, 5th edn, Thames & Hudson, London.
(709 JAN)

Kissick, J 1996, Art: context and criticism, Brown and Benchmark, Madison, Wis.

Kolocofroni, V, Goldman, J & Taxidou, O (eds) 1998, Modernism: an anthology of sources and documents, Chicago University Press, Chicago.

Krauss, R 1977, Passages in modern sculpture, Thames & Hudson, London.
(735.23 KRA)

Levey, M 1985, From Giotto to Cezanne: a concise history of painting, Thames and Hudson, London.
(759 LEV)

Lynton, N 1989, The story of modern art, 2nd edn, Phaidon, Oxford.
(709.04 LYN)

Murray, P & L 1963, The art of the renaissance, Thames & Hudson, London.
(709.024 MUR)

Nicholson, LJ (ed) 1990, Feminism/postmodernism, Routledge, New York.

Pevsner, N 1974, An outline of European architecture, 7th edn, Penguin, Harmondsworth.
(720.94 PEV)

Rosenblum, R 1976, Cubism and twentieth-century art, Abrams, New York.
(709.04032 ROS)

Rowley, S (ed) 1997, Craft and contemporary theory, Allen & Unwin, Sydney.
(700.1 CRA)

Russell, B 1972, History of western philosophy, Simon & Schuster, New York.
(190 RUS)

Sheppard, A 1987, Aesthetics: an introduction to the philosophy of art, Oxford University Press, Oxford, New York.
(700.1 SHE)

Spencer, H (ed) 1983, Readings in art history, 3rd edn, MacMillan, New York, vol 1&2.
(709 REA)

Steinberg, L 1972, Other criteria: confrontations with twentieth century art, Oxford University Press, London.
(709.94 STE)

Varnedoe, K & Gopnik, A (eds) 1990, Modern art and popular culture: readings in high and low, Harry N Abrams, New York.

Williams, R 1988, Keywords: a vocabulary of culture and society, Fontana, London.
(422 WIL)

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

This assignment is aligned with all Objectives.

2.

This assignment is aligned with all Objectives.

3.

Assessment Description: Resource Journal Including all activities in the Study Book. The Journal will include articles, reviews, research and preparation for each of the activities in the Study Book. The Journal is to be submitted at the end of semester in a format suitable for postage. This assignment is aligned with all Objectives.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   There are no attendance requirements for this external course. However, it is the student's responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances and without prior approval, then a penalty of a maximum of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late, up to a maximum of 10 working days, at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade, a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no exam for this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Given the details under (6) above, there are no deferred exams for this course. However, if any deferred/makeup work is granted, it would have to be submitted by a date set by the examiner.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. ALL assignments MUST be fully and correctly documented.

This version produced 27 May 2008.