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This subject provides students with an introduction to the major art movements that established a foundation for modernism in art practice. Students explore Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Fauvism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Conceptual Art in the 1970s.

Subject
Art History (20th Century)

Course
CUA51125 Diploma of Visual Arts

Subject Overview

Code
Duration
12 week term
Intake
Art History 20th C runs in our Autumn term, starting in February.
Timetable
One 2.75 hour class per week
Enrolment Deadline
Check for room if class starts in 4 weeks
Prerequistes
No previous experience required
Location
Collingwood, Melbourne
Who Can Enrol?
All students can enrol. Please contact us about accredited study
Course Brochure
Distance From CBD
2.5km

Subject Outline

This subject is made up of two study units. Each unit runs for a 2.75-hour class session over a 12-week term. Units can be enrolled in any order or as a single unit of study if chosen. Both units complete the art history requirement for the CUA51125 Diploma of Visual Art and CUA50920 Diploma of Photography & Digital Imaging, enabling students to progress to the Advance Diploma.

Quick Facts

  • There are no study prerequisites
  • Single unit enrolment is welcome
  • Study units can be completed in any order
  • Class sessions are once a week
  • Students are from a wide range of age groups and backgrounds.

Methods &
Techniques

This subject provides an introduction to the major art movements that established a foundation for Modernism in art practice. Students explore Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Fauvism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and the subsequent variety of strategies that culminated in Conceptual Art in the 1970s. The Post Postmodernism.

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