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Studio Studies 4 (FINA20030)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 25On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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Studio Studies 4 builds on the studio practice components introduced in Studio Studies 3, with an emphasis on focused investigative and experimental working processes towards the development of broader knowledge of a selected line of enquiry. Students will outline a higher degree of conceptual aesthetic and practical ability in their work and establish a more consistent self-directed studio practice. Students will also explore and develop links between their studio practice and the history and theory of art. Through individual studio tutorials and forums, students will establish the ability to articulate and discuss their work and the work of others in a contemporary visual art context. The Professional Practice component introduces students to industry-based activities in a real-life professional setting. Students will develop regular visual artwork practices through application of effective time management strategies and maintain established foundations of sound occupational health and safety practices.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- distinguish the required fundamental skills and techniques in developing and consolidating a studio based artistic practice;
- apply the foundations for ongoing development of experimental work practices and research methods;
- implement an awareness of the relationship between individual work practices and the working space of the studio;
- demonstrate an advanced aesthetic sensibility of contemporary visual culture to individual work practice.
- apply critical analysis and evaluation of artistic processes and resolutions.
- interpret and integrate the perspectives and approaches of Industry Professionals in the formulation of a personal career development strategy.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate advanced capacities for 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 local, 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 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
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FINA20027 | Studio Studies 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
FINA20029 | Critical and Theoretical Studies 3 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Folio, requiring approximately 260 hours of work to complete, demonstrating the range of a student's semester activities, including any group of finished works, support work, drawings, journals, sketchbooks, other works in any media the student chooses to submit and evidence of participation in Professional Practice class activities.
| During the examination period | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes and submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Students will be assessed on regular studio use (20%), experimentation and development in chosen materials and ideas (20%), evidence of relevant research materials (20%), evidence of awareness and engagement with relevant art history and contemporary art (20%) and evidence of interpreting and integrating the perspectives and approaches of Industry Professionals in the formulation of a personal career development strategy (20%). Ongoing feedback including a mid-semester review is provided via individual tutorials in the studio and group critiques. These regular activities assess course engagement, work development and studio use.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Mark Shorter Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 120 hours, comprising 10-hours of seminars, tutorials and workshops per week, and up to 180 hours of unsupervised studio time per semester. Total time commitment 408 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Incidental costs
Incidental Fees will apply for the purpose of accessing workshops/labs and purchase of materials as relevant.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
Last updated: 3 November 2022