760-107 Modernity and Post-Modernity

This is an interdisciplinary studies subject. It may be credited to any subject area in the Bachelor of Creative Arts for the purposes of completing a major.

This subject is an introduction to the critical discourse, terminology and concepts which describe, criticise and map the creative arts in the modern era. Students will be introduced to the idea that the creative arts are segmented and arranged into movements such as romanticism, realism, modernism, expressionism and postmodernism. Counter movements such as political art, the avant-garde, feminist and queer theory, and the new technologies of multimedia and computer art will also be considered as they challenge the major paradigms of theory and practice. Concepts such as representation and narrative will be traced through the historical movements as a measure of the changes that have occurred in the arts over the period covered. This subject will be taught by staff from each of the creative arts discipline areas.

• demonstrate sound and independent critical and ethical thinking in their choice of materials and processes;

• be able to present written and oral communication to a professional standard regarding their treatment and material choices.

Written work totalling 4000 words including an essay of 2500 words 60% (due at the end of Semester 1); a tutorial class presentation of 20 minutes duration comprised of a verbal presentation 10%, together with a written synoptic paper of 1,500 words 20%, (both of which are due in class through individual negotiation), and regular attendance and satisfactory participation in tutorials and workshops 10%. A hurdle requirement of a minimum 80% attendance required.