Course Code - Name

FSTHEOR - Theory in Art and Design

5

Course Description

Modern and contemporary art/design theories will be studied with reference to the significant works in the local and international setting. Thematic in approach, issues and controversies in society, environment/ecology, identity, religion, to name a few, will be examined using art and design as the take-off point in the students’ exploration and interrogation. Furthermore, the production of art, reception and consumption will be highlighted with emphasis on the construction of value in art/design within the context of culture, society and history.

Course Credits

3 units

Contact Hours/Week

42 hours, 3 hours/week

Prerequisite

FSARTH1 - Art History 1, FSARTH2 - Art History 2