Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Javier Alvarez-Mon
Nicolle Leary
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp from 1000 level units or above
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit introduces the theory and practice of ancient art with particular reference to ancient Egypt and the Near East. Topics to be explored include understanding the notion of "art" as applied to the archaeological and cultural contexts of ancient non-western cultures, understanding contemporary methodological and ethical issues in the study of art history and developing basic skills necessary for artistic analysis and interpretation. Material studied will include monumental and domestic architecture, sculpture, ceramics, metalwork, glyptic, and literary arts. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Assessment Type: Quiz/Test Indicative Time on Task: 49 hours Due: Weeks 2-7, 9-12 (10 quizzes)
Weighting: 20%
Answer a series of questions on the lectures and required weekly readings. Complete the quiz using the iLearn quiz tool.
On successful completion you will be able to:
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: midnight Sunday, Week 8
Weighting: 40%
Based on the supplied readings and primary sources, students will undertake an artistic description and analysis according to the relevant art historical conventions. Guidelines and word limit available in iLearn. Submit via Turnitin.
On successful completion you will be able to:
Assessment Type: Quiz/Test Indicative Time on Task: 35 hours Due: midnight Sunday, Week 13 Weighting: 40%
An online test of acquired theoretical and methodological knowledge and skills.
On successful completion you will be able to:
Please note with respect to the marks you receive for work during the session: that the marks given are indicative only. Final marks will be determined after moderation. See the noteVon Results in the Policies and Procedures section below.
PENALTIES
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – 10 marks out of 100 credits will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted seven days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests, etc.
The granting of extensions is subject to the University's Special Consideration Policy: https://staf f.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/ special-consideration
Disruption to Studies
If you require an extension, you must submit a 'Disruption to Studies' Notification. Please follow the procedure below:
Please ensure that supporting documentation is included with your request. Notify the convenors via the iLearn dialogue box if you are submitting a 'Disruption to Studies' Notification. Your request will be considered once all the documentation has been received. If you have problems, please contact the convenors via the iLearn dialogue tool immediately
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Online Quiz | 20% | No | 11:59 pm, Sunday, weekly (Weeks 2-7, 9-12) |
Artistic Description and Analysis | 40% | No | 11:59 pm Sunday 01/05/2022 (Week 8) |
Final Test | 40% | No | 11:59 pm Sunday 05/06/2022 (Week 13) |
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 49 hours
Due: 11:59 pm, Sunday, weekly (Weeks 2-7, 9-12)
Weighting: 20%
Answer a series of questions on the lectures and required weekly readings. Complete the quiz using the iLearn quiz tool.
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 11:59 pm Sunday 01/05/2022 (Week 8)
Weighting: 40%
Based on the supplied readings and primary sources, students will undertake an artistic description and analysis according to the relevant art historical conventions. Guidelines and word limit available in iLearn. Submit via Turnitin.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: 11:59 pm Sunday 05/06/2022 (Week 13)
Weighting: 40%
An online test of acquired theoretical and methodological knowledge and skills.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
UNIT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
This unit will be taught following a flipped classroom model, in which students first gain exposure to new material outside of class via reading and watching recorded lectures, and then the tutorial time is used to do the harder work of assimilating that knowledge.
This unit is comprised of 2 key elements:
iLearn will play a pivotal role throughout the session and it will be your central hub for information and instructions. Each week will be structured as follows:
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Unit information based on version 2022.02 of the Handbook