Essay assignment for semester 2

The Cadi essay assignment on Modernism will be presented at the beginning of semester 2.
The essay focuses on Modernism to explore some of the aesthetics and ideologies of the Art and Design of the time.

It is useful to begin reading and researching around the essay question while you have time.
Browse through the library to discover who the Modernists were, and what kind of Art and Design they were making.


The essay question is on AUT online. I have added this here too, for those keen students who
want to start reading and researching early.

Assignment 1 Modernist Essay (1000 words)




Discuss how ONE work of any ONE Modern visual communicator of your choice exemplifies an aesthetic or ideology of Modernism. To what extent does the work achieve the (Modernist) intentions of the visual communicator.



You should select a visual communicator relevant to your area of elective study – discuss the appropriateness of your choice with your lecturer.



This essay must be handed in with an A4 dossier containing referenced copies of all secondary material used in the writing of this essay. This dossier must have a minimum of 20 pages.

Your essay should also have a cover sheet, which you can obtain from the Art and Design office.

Your essay should be separate from the dossier. Do not use plastic folders or binders to hold your essay or dossier together. This can be done using staples.




(1000 words approximatey – not including your bibliography.)

Judy Millar at the Venice Biennale

Judy Millar and Francis Uprichard are the two artists representing new Zealand at the Venice Biennale. Research the Venice Biennale to find out more about the event. Who curated Judy Millar's exhibition? research her work on-line to find out what she says about her painting in relation to Venice, Italy and their histories.

There are some interesting videos from Venice, browse the images and videos to find more interesting work.


Find some interesting works form the Biennale to add to your blog.