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Theory of Knowing in Art, Design and Education - SAED9005
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Faculty: College of Fine Arts
 
 
School:  School of Art History and Art Education
 
 
Course Outline: Download course outline (PDF format)
 
 
Campus: College of Fine Arts Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Fee Band: 5 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This course aims to further students understanding of the cognitive foundations of the visual arts. It provides a general introduction to epistemology including concepts such as belief, truth, perception, and representation. Reference will be drawn to recent concepts in metaphysics including, theory of mind, ontology, and the self. The subject goes on to reposition these concepts within the assumptions of a variety of philosophical perspectives. Students will be required to examine a range of these concepts and perspectives for their relevance to the teaching of art.

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