James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

VA1210:03

Modern to Postmodern: An Overview of 20th Century Visual Arts

Townsville

52 lectures. Full year.

Available to all students. This is a core subject for Bachelor of Visual Arts, Bachelor of Communication Design and a level 1 Bachelor of Education subject for intending secondary teachers undertaking a major/sub-major in Art.

This subject will encompass an introduction to a range of issues, movements, theory and practice in 20th century art, through a series of slide lectures and discussion.

Assessment by two sets of interlocking research reports (30% each semester) (60%); research (40%). An attendance record of 80% must be met.