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Studio Studies 3 (FINA20027)
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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Contact information
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject builds on the studio practice components introduced in Studio Studies 2, with an emphasis on broader investigative and experimental working processes towards the development of a focussed area of enquiry.
Students will develop a higher degree of conceptual aesthetic and practical ability in their work and begin to 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 further develop the ability to articulate and discuss their work and the work of others in a contemporary visual art context.
The Professional Practice component begins to prepare students for the realities of independent professional artistic activity. Students will develop regular work visual art 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:
- apply fundamental skills and techniques in developing and consolidating a studio based artistic practice;
- establish experimental work practices and research methods;
- demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between work practice and the working space of the studio;
- demonstrate a developed aesthetic sensibility of contemporary visual culture to individual work practice;
- develop and apply critical analysis and evaluation of artistic processes and resolutions;
- develop individual and group exhibition strategies.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should 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: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FINA10032 | Critical and Theoretical Studies 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| FINA10034 | Studio Studies 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Folio, 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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | N/A |
Additional details
Students will be assessed on a presented body of art. This should demonstrate appropriate materials, skills and techniques consistent with their artistic interests.
- The final body of work should reflect their conceptual direction, experimentation and invention, while demonstrating appropriate levels of finish and resolution (60%);
- evidence of relevant artistic research, awareness and engagement with historical and contemporary art (20%), and;
- evidence of participation in and development of exhibition strategies (20%).
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Mark Shorter Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 120 hours, comprising 10-hours of seminars, tutorials and workshops per week. Total time commitment 408 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022
Last updated: 12 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: 12 November 2022