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ARHT2624 - Contemporary International Art

Undergraduate - Senior

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Department: Art History and Theory
School: School of Letters, Art and Media
Semester(s): Semester 2
Credit Points: 6
   
Co-ordinator: Dr Catriona Moore
Email: catriona.moore@usyd.edu.au
Telephone: 9351 6905
  UoS Description: lion

This unit of study examines contemporary international art and craft. Focus is on art materials, technologies and processes, along with recurrent themes and issues raised in work from selected regions. The course is organised thematically, and its international frame is not centred on Europe and the U.S. The course is organised thematically, and its international frame is not centred on Europe and the U.S. An important component of the unit is the analysis of contemporary art writing and curatorial practice. Tutorials will include visits to significant exhibitions including the Biennale of Sydney. Students are encouraged to work with contemporary museum holdings.

This unit is available as a designated 'Advanced' unit to students enrolled in the BA (Advanced) degree program.

 UoS Learning Situations: lion

Lectures, Tutorials, Online Learning, Independent Study

 UoS Assessment: lion

One essay or curatorial proposal and one tutorial paper to a total of 4000-4500 words

 Prerequisites: lion

ARHT1001 and ARHT1002

 Prohibition: lion

ARHT2024

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