760-236 Body and Image: Re-Appraising the Figure

Formerly available as 760-236 Visual Arts: Re-appraising the Figure. Students who have completed Visual Arts: Re-appraising the Figure are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Usually 25 points of first year visual media.

This subject investigates the dialogue between theories and philosophies of human subjectivity and changing representations of the human form in visual media. The subject has a strong conceptual, theoretical and historical basis that is investigated in the context of a studio and project based program. Theoretically informed project based work builds from a studio work component that focuses on the development of skills in the representation of the human form.

• research through competent use of the library and other information sources, and through defining areas of enquiry and methods of research;

• demonstrate time management, independent organization and planning;

• communicate in oral, written and/or creative form;

• think critically and analyse through recommended reading and essay writing and workshop practice by determining the strength of an argument.

A visual/written research proposal equivalent to 500 words 25% (due mid semester), a contextual essay of 1000 words 25% (due during semester) and practical projects equivalent to 2500 words 50% (due at the end of semester). A hurdle requirement of a minimum 80% attendance.