Tradition and Transformation in Contemporary Art

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
VISU 3004
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Course ID
200887
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to equip students with an understanding of the complexities of contemporary art practice at the juncture of tradition and rapid social, cultural, and technological transformation. It will examine concepts and themes in the theory and practice of art, from materiality and environmental practice to the impact of digital technologies and the significance of Indigenous art and decolonial strategies. The course will engage critically with the politics of racial, gender, and sexual identities in art, the influence of international exhibitions, and the roles played by artists, curators, and critics in shaping regional and global cultural landscapes.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of key themes, issues and theoretical frameworks relevant to the practice or analysis of contemporary art and visual culture
  • Apply interpretative or analytical frameworks and make meaningful connections between relevant theories and examples of contemporary art and visual culture
  • Apply a critical approach to the analysis, discussion and contextualisation of art and visual culture
  • Demonstrate advanced academic writing and/or oral presentation skills appropriate for further research in the fields of art and visual culture

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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