760-131 Reason & Passion: Cultural Paradigms

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. BA students may credit this subject to a Classical Studies and Archaeology major.

This subject provides a cross-disciplinary examination of selected schools of thought, aesthetic constructs and ideologies manifested in pre-20th century western art. Themes to be addressed will be drawn from the following categories: classicism, art and reason, art and romantic passion, links between philosophical speculation and culture, art of antiquity, mythology, rituals and social context, patronage and classical transformations in culture, and the conditions and politics of realism in the creative arts.

• apply analytical, cognitive and practical skills to the planning and successful completion of a complex creative task within a given time;

• participate effectively as a collaborator and team member;

• effectively use advanced communications technologies, computer systems and software for research and production;

• think creatively and independently, and engage in constructive critical discourse;

• independently explore and develop ideas through practical experimentation.

A research project of 2000 words 50% (due one week after end of semester), a seminar presentation, and written paper of 1000 words 25% (due one week after presentation), and two class tests of 500 words each, 25% (one due mid semester and one at end of semester). A hurdle requirement of a minimum 80% attendance required.

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