Module Outline
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Art Theory (Visual Culture) 3
Art Theory (Visual Culture) 3
Module
National Code
State Code
14999
14999
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
109999 - Creative Arts, N.e.c.
Nominal Hours
40
Description
To understand the role of ideology in cultural production using the visual arts
and mass media.
To introduce semiotics as a tool for analysing contemporary visual texts.
To introduce learners to the impact of mass media and popular culture on the
visual arts.
and mass media.
To introduce semiotics as a tool for analysing contemporary visual texts.
To introduce learners to the impact of mass media and popular culture on the
visual arts.
Range of Variables
Intended teaching strategy to include:
- lectures and student led seminars
- debates using formal debating procedures
- visits to galleries and exhibitions
- research methods including references to mass media
- popular culture and new technologies
- video presentations
- lectures and student led seminars
- debates using formal debating procedures
- visits to galleries and exhibitions
- research methods including references to mass media
- popular culture and new technologies
- video presentations
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
Learners will be required to present analytical research papers, prepare
arguments for formal debates and present semiotic analyses of visual texts
Assessment based on learning outcomes and relevant projects/assignments:
- Research paper 25%
- Debates and discussion 25%
- Visual analysis 25%
- Semiotic analysis of image 25%
Learners will be required to present analytical research papers, prepare
arguments for formal debates and present semiotic analyses of visual texts
Assessment based on learning outcomes and relevant projects/assignments:
- Research paper 25%
- Debates and discussion 25%
- Visual analysis 25%
- Semiotic analysis of image 25%
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7460 | 11857WA | Advanced Diploma of Art (Visual Art and Studio Marketing) | Accredited course |
| 7459 | 11855WA | Diploma of Art (Visual Art and Studio Marketing) | Accredited course |