Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Humanities Arts Social Science

School

Communication & Arts School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

Lecture 1.5 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1.5 Hours/ Week

Incompatible

ARTT2107, ARTT3101

Assessment methods

Reflection

Mid Term Review Essay

Revision essay

Course enquiries

Doctor Paolo Magagnoli (Semester 1, St Lucia, In person)

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) St Lucia In Person Profile unavailable

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Course description

This course surveys key aspects and theories of international contemporary art from around the world. You will be introduced to a variety of different approaches to the writing of contemporary art histories, and become familiar with some of the major artists and theoretical frameworks driving contemporary artistic production and reception today. Important developments and trends in recent criticism and curatorship in global art history will also be discussed. The course is designed to develop key skills in visual analysis, critical thinking, independent research, and academic writing.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) External External Course Profile