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Contemporary Art Practice A (FINA60011)
Graduate coursework level 6Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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Working in 3-hour weekly studio workshops, students will select from painting, drawing and print media, digital technologies, sculpture, installation, performance or photography and/or combinations of the above and work on developing their knowledge of media, technique and material and conceptual process appropriate to their chosen art form. Each student will present their art work at a group seminar during the semester.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject aims to:
- demonstrate to students how to plan and organise their own studio activity and effectively utilise resources appropriate to developing art practice;
- explore ideas and personal concerns by means of the manipulation and organisation of materials and images;
- demonstrate a developing knowledge of contemporary visual art practice;
- investigate and evaluate the personal relevance of traditional and contemporary models of art practice;
- communicate verbally, student observations of and responses to the products of visual art practice.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
• demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation
• demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional visual artist in the 21st century
• demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural development and new ideas
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
A folio of developmental and resolved work and supporting documentation (sketch book and/or notebook) equivalent to 2,500 words (100%).
Ongoing feedback is provided to students via individual and group tutorials. A mid-semester review will also take place, taking into account the student's progress against the following criteria: course engagement; work development.
Formal feedback is given to students who are deemed to be at risk. (week 6 to 8)
Hurdle Requirement: 80% attendance is required for the folio to be considered for assessment purposes.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator John Meade Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 3 hours per week Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
7 hours per week
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Incidental Fees will apply for the purpose of accessing the workshop and purchase of materials as relevant.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Directing for Performance Course Graduate Certificate in Visual Art - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022