754-130 The Artist in the World - Part 2

Key words in the Arts and Society introduces students to a number of keywords which appear in contemporary debates on art and society. These debates make use of concepts drawn from within the arts but also from other disciplines including psychoanalysis, philosophy, anthropology, visual design, law, cultural theory and the sciences. Students are encouraged to gain awareness of the variety of ways in which words are used and ideas and values constructed in these diciplines.

Students are required to complete written work of 2,000 words of its equivalent and actively participate in tutorials for each component to sucessfully complete the subject. Intellectual journal - 15 pages (45%); critical investigation - 800 words (30%); tutorial participation (25%). Hurdle requirement - 80% attendance.

Artist In The World reader (purchase from VCA cashiers office; copies available in VCA Library).