Drawing, Painting and Observation

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Overview

This breadth track progressively develops skills in drawing and painting. Students learn practical hand-on techniques and processes whilst also gaining a greater understanding of how art communicates ideas.

Subject Options

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
FINA10036	Life Drawing: The Body	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FINA20035	Drawing with Anatomy	Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) July (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
FINA20044	Art and the Botanical	Summer Term (Online) Summer Term (Online) Semester 1 (Online) Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank) July (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (Online)	12.5
FINA10035	Still Life: Nature Morte	Semester 1 (Online) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FINA20026	Painting Techniques	Summer Term (Online) Summer Term (Online) Semester 1 (Online) Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank) July (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5

What is a Breadth Track?

A breadth track is a sequence of three or more subjects (taken as part of a Melbourne Bachelor degree) that progressively develops knowledge and skills relevant to a coherent domain, theme, topic or issue. It is a suggested set of subjects, rather than a requirement.

Last updated: 4 March 2025