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Studio Materials and Methods A (FINA60008)
Graduate coursework level 6Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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This subject addresses and introduces students to the field of contemporary art practice through a series of set projects that will explore the basic materials, methods and concepts of drawing and painting.
Developed specifically for Graduate Certificate students, this subject will focus on traditional techniques and methodologies as well as exploring other related media, technologies and processes.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- assist students to extend and inform their individual art practice through undertaking studies in different and/or complimentary artistic media and processes;
- assist with the development of confidence in articulation of ideas and critical analysis of work produced.
Generic skills
On the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- demonstrate a good understanding of the national and international challenges for the professional visual artist in the 21st century, including a willingness to engage with artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
- demonstrate capacities for material and methodological understanding in the basic areas of drawing and painting;
- demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assessment is based on a substantial folio of work demonstrating the range of a student's activities during the semester. The folio will consist of work made for set exercises/projects, and related materials | Throughout the teaching period | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: 80% class attendance Is required for the folio to be considered for assessment purposes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Jamie O'Connell Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising 3-hours per week Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 the workshop and purchase of materials as relevant.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Visual Art
Last updated: 31 January 2024