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Visual Media: Experimental Projects (VISM40009)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Barbara Bolt
E-mail: bbolt@unimelb.edu.au
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Overview
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The subject aims to further develop students" ability to undertake independent research within a structured lecture program that addresses theoretical, philosophical and professional practice issues in contemporary visual media. Experimental Projects extends the previous experience in visual media through a program supervised by staff but largely initiated by each student on the basis of their individual conceptual, material, theoretical and aesthetic interests. The subject addresses professional practice issues in visual media. Gallery visits, guest lectures, screenings, excursions and exhibitions are included in the program.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will have:
- an understanding of the processes and techniques associated with developing an independent research proposal;
- an applied understanding of the processes and techniques associated with producing a body of artwork relevant to a research proposal;
- written skills to present an articulate research proposal;
- a demonstrated ability to manage time effectively in the completion of a self directed research process;
- a demonstrated ability to identify and access relevant research material, in both theory and practice, relevant to research topic;
- ability to work effectively with peers.
Generic skills
Students who complete this subject will be able to:
- research through competent use of the library and other information sources, and through defining areas of enquiry and methods of research;
- demonstrate time management, independent organization and planning;
- participate effectively in collaborative learning as a team member while respecting individual differences;
- confidently apply highly developed skills and knowledge to a diverse range of intellectual skills and creative research projects within their field of expertise;
- demonstrate a refined ability to critically analyse and evaluate written and visual material.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Usually 25 points of second year visual media subjects
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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A visual/written research proposal
| Mid semester | 25% |
An essay
| 25% | |
Practical projects
| End of semester | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: A hurdle requirement of a minimum 80% attendance. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Barb Bolt Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A 1-hour lecture, a 2-hour workshop and five hours studio access per week Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Barbara Bolt
E-mail: bbolt@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
3 contact hours/week , 5.5 additional hours/week. Total of 8.5 hours per week.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
To be advised
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- 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