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Related Studies Painting (FINA10028)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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An intensive experimental program designed to foster artistic and conceptual strengths, informing and underpinning individual research in the first year studio program. Practical lines of enquiry will be examined through a series of set projects. While the emphasis will be on drawing, students will also explore concepts through a wide range of traditional and new media and technologies. Students are required to participate in the structured program, in group critiques and discussions, in addition to organised excursions.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will enable students to:
- pursue new and unfamiliar modes of artistic enquiry;
- increase confidence to undertake experimental technical/artistic approaches in developing set projects;
- gain early understanding of ways to approach basic levels of artistic research;
- develop confidence in the articulation of ideas and critical analysis of work produced;
- develop time management strategies in response to set deadlines;
- understand approaches to professional presentation of projects;
- stimulate and expand modes of practice and enquiry.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
• demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
• demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;
• demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional visual artist in the 21st century;
• work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of visual artistic environments;
• demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas;
• understand their relationship with and responsibility to their cultural environment and society.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assessment is based on a comprehensive folio of completed set projects, working sketches and associated experimental works. | End of semester | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Ongoing feedback is provided to students during the semester via individual and group discussion and tutorials. The mid-semester review takes into account the student's progress against the following criteria:
• Course engagement
• Work development
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
120 hours including contact hours and self-study.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Incidental Fees will apply for the purpose of accessing workshops/labs and purchase of materials as relevant.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
Last updated: 3 November 2022