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Still Life: Nature Morte (FINA10035)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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Semester 2
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This subject introduces multi-dimensional investigations around the Still Life genre explored from a 21st Century perspective.

Engaging drawing and painting techniques and processes, this subject is designed for students who have little or no practical experience in art making. Commencing with figurative drawing, students will be introduced to ways of visualizing relevant, abstract concepts as they relate to the still-life genre. Multi-disciplinary investigations around the inanimate object will also focus on the dynamics of colour and pictorial space. Theoretical discussions will explore the human relationship to abstract ideas and the evolution of the still life convention. Projects will be set in both practical and theoretical areas.

Intended learning outcomes

This subject aims to:

  • create a dialogue between the perceptual, the conceptual and theoretical. It is concerned with the development of concepts and skills that can be employed to construct a contemporary visual language around representations of the Still Life;
  • provide an introduction to the knowledge and skills required to effectively represent inanimate objects both from direct observation and through further studio based experimentation towards abstraction;
  • offer foundational knowledge and experience in drawing and painting and to direct these abilities toward outcomes of artistic conceptualisation, experimentation and expression;
  • explore and articulate the relationship between theory and practice as it relates to the subject material, by critically examining relevant works of art in the context of significant visual art genres and pictorial convention.

Generic skills

On completing this subject students will:

  • display an awareness of the graphic possibilities of a variety of concepts, materials and practices;
  • exhibit evidence of skill development both pictorially and technically as a means of independent image making;
  • indicate evidence of individual research in the relevant area of practice;
  • demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
  • demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving;
  • demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas.

Last updated: 3 October 2023

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 October 2023

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Folio: a comprehensive folio that includes completed work made for set exercises/projects, paintings, experimentation and related materials, that demonstrates an appropriate level of understanding, development and application of the knowledge, skills and conceptual areas addressed in the subject

During the examination period75%

Written Component: Essay

  • 1000 words
From Week 9 to Week 1125%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend at least 80% of all scheduled classes for the folio and essay to be accepted for assessment purposes.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

Ongoing feedback is provided to students through the subject's duration via individual and group discussion. Additionally, a progress review will take place midway through the course, taking into account the following criteria: course engagement; work development; week 6-8.

Last updated: 3 October 2023

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorColleen Ahern
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours3 Hours per week
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020
    Last self-enrol date14 August 2020
    Census date21 September 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail16 October 2020
    Assessment period ends27 November 2020

Time commitment details

136 hours (36 contact hours and 100 non-contact hours)

Additional delivery details

Quota

This subject has an enrolment quota of 110 students, and places are limited. Places will be allocated until the quota is reached. Enrolment in this subject is not guaranteed.

Last updated: 3 October 2023

Further information

Last updated: 3 October 2023