Unit details
ACT303 - Art and the Politics of Censorship
| Offered at: | (B) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | G D'Cruz |
| Incompatible with: | ACT203 |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit examines the relationship between art and censorship, with a particular focus on transgressive performers, visual artists and film directors who have invoked the concept of 'artistic license' to defend their work against charges of sedition, obscenity or blasphemy. The unit will provide students with the analytical skills to critique the social, institutional, and discursive rules that operate within censorship dates. Topics include censorship and citizenship, art and pornography, censorship and popular culture, propagandist art, censorship and race, culture jamming, 'hacktivism' and internet censorship. The unit also includes case studies of the following artists; Andres Serrano, Annie Sprinkle, David Lynch, David Cronenberg, Eminem, and Augusto Boal.
Assessment
Detailed case study of an artist whose work has been censored or subject to threats of censorship 1500 words 40%, seminar presentation 500 words 10%, research essay 2000 words 50%.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $706 | $706 | $706 | $2374 | $2714 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
