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ARHT6937

Overview

This unit investigates the rising interest in Asian art by galleries, museums, bi/triennials and their audiences; it explores the politics and issues related to the circulation, exhibition and collection of modern and contemporary Asian art both inside and outside of Asia. Students will achieve a unique insight into institutional settings and curatorial practice in relation to Asian art both internationally and regionally. Critical attention is given to the global interaction between Asia and the West, with the aim to ultimately broaden the experience of students who are interested in curating aspects of pre-modern, modern, and contemporary Asian art.

Assessment summary

EXHIBITION ANALYSIS EXERCISE (20%): 1200 words equivalent

This assignment is designed for students to develop skills on crafting a case-study, analysing and critiquing an exhibition on Asian Art (across any time period). It will give students the opportunity to hone their analytical skills and develop their critical thinking skills on a set topic whilst applying their knowledge gained throughout the course.

For this assignment, students will choose from an ongoing Asian-centric exhibitions either at AGNSW or CCWM. They will write a brief, illustrated critique of its (1) curatorial design, and (2) selection of objects when answering the question: Whilst exhibitions have the power to intervene and destabilise canonical histories, so too can it reinforce and perpetuate fixed ideas and parochial values. How have contemporary exhibitions shape the narratives of Asian Art history and construct ideas of ‘Asian-ness’?

This is a formal piece of writing, so please cite all sources, and provide illustrations (up to 6) that are captioned. More information will be provided on Canvas.

PRESENTATION (30%): 2300 words equivalent

For this assignment, students will pitch an exhibition proposal for the Schaeffer Library’s new exhibition space (solo/pair). The presentation length should be about 8-10 minutes and this is followed by a brief discussion of 3 mins. Students may focus on any topic covered in this course. Once decided, the task is to identify at least 8-10 textual sources to be displayed and the overarching curatorial theme and statement. The proposal should comprise of (1) curatorial rationale (2) exhibition background (3) overview of works and subthemes (4) brief sketch visualizing the display stating clearly the number/type of labels required. The presentation pitch will take place on either 7 April or 19 May at allocated time slots at the exhibition site itself. See Assignment Brief on Canvas for details.

FINAL EXHIBITION PROJECT (50%): 2500 words

This final project is an extension of the exhibition proposal for Schaeffer Library. Students will put together exhibition collateral for the proposed exhibition: Wall text (500 wds), exhibition catalogue essay (1500 wds) and a selection of labels (totaling 500 words).

Students will be given the opportunity to view the exhibition space and to engage with the resources in the Schaeffer Library. This task builds on the exhibition proposal that is either individually or jointly presented – for this final research project, students are to complete it individually. You will have the opportunity to consult with your tutor immediately after the session break (by appointment).

The Final Research Project will account for 50% of your final mark. Please ensure that you include the word count at the end of the document. You can be over or under the word count by 10% but no more than that. Please ensure that you adhere to the style guide when incorporating references in your essay. Further details will be provided on Canvas.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Except for supervised exams or in-semester tests, you may use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessments unless expressly prohibited by your unit coordinator. 

For exams and in-semester tests, the use of AI and automated writing tools is not allowed unless expressly permitted in the assessment instructions. 

The icons in the assessment table above indicate whether AI is allowed – whether full AI, or only some AI (the latter is referred to as “AI restricted”). If no icon is shown, AI use is not permitted at all for the task. Refer to Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks for this unit. 

Your final submission must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of automated writing tools or generative AI, and any material generated that you include in your final submission must be properly referenced. You may be required to submit generative AI inputs and outputs that you used during your assessment process, or drafts of your original work. Inappropriate use of generative AI is considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply. 

The Current Students website provides information on artificial intelligence in assessments. For help on how to correctly acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the  AI in Education Canvas site. 

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

· Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.

· After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.