KYB110 Art, Text and Context
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| Unit code: | KYB110 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,356 |
| International unit fee | $4,668 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | KYB110 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinators: | Sandra Gattenhof | s.gattenhof@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This is a foundational unit in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree that introduces you to the critical contexts of creative works and practices including:
- how they make meaning,
- their varying contexts,
- how they circulate,
- how these might change over time
This is done through an introduction to:
- some of the key aesthetic, conceptual and technical ideas that underpin a range of creative practice disciplines;
- critical thinking and the critical analysis of creative works and practices;
- understanding what it means to be a critical viewer/reader/listener/artist;
- some different and diverse perspectives on various creative forms, works, and practices, including the contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and thinkers have made across a range of disciplines.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of applied analytical methods used in the critical analysis of creative texts, contexts, and practices.
- Compare and communicate an understanding of the key aesthetic, conceptual and technical ideas that underpin a range of creative practices.
- Identify and discuss the importance of diverse approaches to and contexts of creative practice, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
- Develop an applied understanding of evidence-based research and communication skills in the conventions of academic writing.
Content
In this unit you will be introduced to ideas such as:
- some of the key aesthetic, conceptual and technical ideas that underpin a range of creative practice disciplines;
- the descriptive and analytical vocabulary for your creative practice discipline;
- various approaches to the critical analysis of creative works and practices;
- the conventions of academic writing;
- what it means to be a critical viewer/reader/listener/artist;
- different and diverse perspectives of various creative forms and practices, including the contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and thinkers have made across a range of disciplines.
- introduction to the concept of art as a reflection of and impetus for personal, social, cultural and environmental change
Learning Approaches
In this unit you will engage in a combination of lectures, tutorials, online resources and, when appropriate, site visits to view and explore works across a range of creative disciplines.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Formative feedback on learning will be provided through in-class activities facilitated by your tutor, as well as in peer-to-peer class discussion. You will also receive summative feedback through graded criteria sheets and additional comments.
Assessment
Overview
There are three assessments for this unit: a professional artistic manifesto early in your semester, a critical analysis, and an essay. Assessment 2 and assessment 3 require students to analyse and draw conclusions with evidence and research.
Formative in-class and online tasks will assist you to complete your assessment in this unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Professional Manifesto
You will develop a professional manifesto that may inform your artistic engagement by utilising some of the key concepts and methods underpinning the critical analysis of creative texts, contexts, and practices.
Assessment: Critical analysis
This assessment item requires students to work together to present a critical analysis and contextualisation of a particular creative work. There is both an individual and group component. This assessment is authentic because the ability to critically analyse creative works drawing from diverse cultural contexts is a core component of working as creative and cultural producers, commentators and critics.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Essay
This critical essay assessment item requires you to draw on the ideas attained across the semester and applied in a formal piece of academic writing.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
All students are requested to visit and review the Health and Safety information on the HiQ web pages (CIESJ Tier 1 HSE requirement).
Resources
Resource materials for this unit will be supplied on Canvas and via Readings.
Risk Assessment Statement
For risks associated with using campus buildings or QUT facilities, refer to the HiQ Health and Safety information.
Where substantial computer-based work is required, particularly in the case of fully online students, you are recommended to take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work, and ensure that your workstation is set up for optimal comfort to prevent strain or injury.
Other required safety inductions will be conducted as required.
Creative practice often explores a wide range of topics and themes, some of which may touch upon sensitive or triggering subjects. While we believe in the power of storytelling and self-expression, we also want to prioritize your emotional well-being. Please be aware that this course may contain content that could potentially trigger or upset individuals. These triggering topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Sexual assault or violence
- Self-harm or suicide
- Substance abuse or addiction
- Eating disorders or body dysmorphia
- Mental health conditions or trauma
- Racism, discrimination, or hate speech
- Religious or political extremism
- Domestic or child abuse
- Loss or grief
- War or conflict
Please be advised that this unit may include the presentation and scholarly analysis of material and subject matters that may be considered confronting, such as certain representations of race, class, gender and violence. QUT counselling support is available should you feel the need to avail yourself of these services.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.CA01 Bachelor of Creative Arts
- Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and concepts underpinning your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Essay - Demonstrate technical proficiency and a knowledge of contemporary digital practices and technologies in one or more disciplines and apply these in creative and critical settings.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Communicate independent learning clearly and coherently in diverse modes relevant to your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay - Discern, critically analyse, and synthesise knowledge in complex creative and critical settings.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Formulate and apply an independent perspective through contextual research, reflection, and by acting on the informed critique of others.
Relates to: ULO3, Critical analysis, Essay - Demonstrate respect for cultural and social differences, sustainability, and work with integrity across all practice and professional settings.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Operate with initiative, ethical judgement and professionalism, both alone and in groups.
Relates to: ULO3, Critical analysis, Essay
CA02 Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting)
- Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and concepts underpinning your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Essay - Demonstrate technical proficiency and a knowledge of contemporary digital practices and technologies in one or more disciplines and apply these in creative and critical settings.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Communicate independent learning clearly and coherently in diverse modes relevant to your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay - Discern, critically analyse, and synthesise knowledge in complex creative and critical settings.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Formulate and apply an independent perspective through contextual research, reflection, and by acting on the informed critique of others.
Relates to: ULO3, Critical analysis, Essay - Demonstrate respect for cultural and social differences, sustainability, and work with integrity across all practice and professional settings.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Operate with initiative, ethical judgement and professionalism, both alone and in groups.
Relates to: ULO3, Critical analysis, Essay
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | KYB110 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinators: | Naomi Blacklock | n.blacklock@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This is a foundational unit in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree that introduces you to the critical contexts of creative works and practices including:
- how they make meaning,
- their varying contexts,
- how they circulate,
- how these might change over time
This is done through an introduction to:
- some of the key aesthetic, conceptual and technical ideas that underpin a range of creative practice disciplines;
- critical thinking and the critical analysis of creative works and practices;
- understanding what it means to be a critical viewer/reader/listener/artist;
- some different and diverse perspectives on various creative forms, works, and practices, including the contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and thinkers have made across a range of disciplines.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an introductory knowledge of applied analytical methods used in the critical analysis of creative texts, contexts, and practices.
- Compare and communicate an understanding of the key aesthetic, conceptual and technical ideas that underpin a range of creative practices.
- Identify and discuss the importance of diverse approaches to and contexts of creative practice, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
- Develop an applied understanding of evidence-based research and communication skills in the conventions of academic writing.
Content
In this unit you will be introduced to ideas such as:
- some of the key aesthetic, conceptual and technical ideas that underpin a range of creative practice disciplines;
- the descriptive and analytical vocabulary for your creative practice discipline;
- various approaches to the critical analysis of creative works and practices;
- the conventions of academic writing;
- what it means to be a critical viewer/reader/listener/artist;
- different and diverse perspectives of various creative forms and practices, including the contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and thinkers have made across a range of disciplines.
- introduction to the concept of art as a reflection of and impetus for personal, social, cultural and environmental change
Learning Approaches
In this unit you will engage in a combination of lectures, tutorials, online resources and, when appropriate, site visits to view and explore works across a range of creative disciplines.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Formative feedback on learning will be provided through in-class activities facilitated by your tutor, as well as in peer-to-peer class discussion. You will also receive summative feedback through graded criteria sheets and additional comments.
Assessment
Overview
There are three assessments for this unit: a professional artistic manifesto early in your semester, a critical analysis, and an essay. Assessment 2 and assessment 3 require students to analyse and draw conclusions with evidence and research.
Formative in-class and online tasks will assist you to complete your assessment in this unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Professional Manifesto
You will develop a professional manifesto that may inform your artistic engagement by utilising some of the key concepts and methods underpinning the critical analysis of creative texts, contexts, and practices.
Assessment: Critical analysis
This assessment item requires students to work together to present a critical analysis and contextualisation of a particular creative work. There is both an individual and group component. This assessment is authentic because the ability to critically analyse creative works drawing from diverse cultural contexts is a core component of working as creative and cultural producers, commentators and critics.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Essay
This critical essay assessment item requires you to draw on the ideas attained across the semester and applied in a formal piece of academic writing.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
All students are requested to visit and review the Health and Safety information on the HiQ web pages (CIESJ Tier 1 HSE requirement).
Resources
Resource materials for this unit will be supplied on Canvas and via Readings.
Risk Assessment Statement
For risks associated with using campus buildings or QUT facilities, refer to the HiQ Health and Safety information.
Where substantial computer-based work is required, particularly in the case of fully online students, you are recommended to take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work, and ensure that your workstation is set up for optimal comfort to prevent strain or injury.
Other required safety inductions will be conducted as required.
Creative practice often explores a wide range of topics and themes, some of which may touch upon sensitive or triggering subjects. While we believe in the power of storytelling and self-expression, we also want to prioritize your emotional well-being. Please be aware that this course may contain content that could potentially trigger or upset individuals. These triggering topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Sexual assault or violence
- Self-harm or suicide
- Substance abuse or addiction
- Eating disorders or body dysmorphia
- Mental health conditions or trauma
- Racism, discrimination, or hate speech
- Religious or political extremism
- Domestic or child abuse
- Loss or grief
- War or conflict
Please be advised that this unit may include the presentation and scholarly analysis of material and subject matters that may be considered confronting, such as certain representations of race, class, gender and violence. QUT counselling support is available should you feel the need to avail yourself of these services.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.CA01 Bachelor of Creative Arts
- Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and concepts underpinning your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Essay - Demonstrate technical proficiency and a knowledge of contemporary digital practices and technologies in one or more disciplines and apply these in creative and critical settings.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Communicate independent learning clearly and coherently in diverse modes relevant to your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay - Discern, critically analyse, and synthesise knowledge in complex creative and critical settings.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Formulate and apply an independent perspective through contextual research, reflection, and by acting on the informed critique of others.
Relates to: ULO3, Critical analysis, Essay - Demonstrate respect for cultural and social differences, sustainability, and work with integrity across all practice and professional settings.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Operate with initiative, ethical judgement and professionalism, both alone and in groups.
Relates to: ULO3, Critical analysis, Essay
CA02 Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting)
- Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and concepts underpinning your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Essay - Demonstrate technical proficiency and a knowledge of contemporary digital practices and technologies in one or more disciplines and apply these in creative and critical settings.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Communicate independent learning clearly and coherently in diverse modes relevant to your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO4, Essay - Discern, critically analyse, and synthesise knowledge in complex creative and critical settings.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Formulate and apply an independent perspective through contextual research, reflection, and by acting on the informed critique of others.
Relates to: ULO3, Critical analysis, Essay - Demonstrate respect for cultural and social differences, sustainability, and work with integrity across all practice and professional settings.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Professional Manifesto, Critical analysis, Essay - Operate with initiative, ethical judgement and professionalism, both alone and in groups.
Relates to: ULO3, Critical analysis, Essay