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Studio Project (FINA70011)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 75On 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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Students prepare a proposal for a year long studio project and its attendant critical and professional concerns. Emphasis is on consolidation of the experimentation and levels of enquiry initiated in the first year of the program.
A focussed body of works will be developed over the year and emphasis will be placed on clarification of conceptual intent and working methodologies. A critical contextualisation of attendant aesthetic and professional issues will be addressed.
Guidance and assistance is provided through individual tutorials and a weekly studio seminar program. An Academic Advisor is assigned to overview the student's proposal and focussed development over the year.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- manipulate and manage the materials and processes involved in the chosen visual art medium and project;
- express ideas and personal concerns through the chosen visual art medium and project;
- gather and synthesise information and other resources through practice-led research;
- discuss contemporary art practice and its personal, professional and social involvements.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- clearly communicate opinions, ideas and observations with regard to their studio work in group and individual teaching and learning situations;
- be able to refine and bring to fruition a proposed project and body of artworks;
- be able to continuously self-evaluate the outcomes of their studio processes against the aims and professional context of their project;
- analyse and critically evaluate historical and contemporary art practices and methodologies relevant to their practical work;
- independently research and investigate areas of theoretical and practical relevance from a focused range of sources;
- exhibit focused knowledge of their art discipline, including relevant professional knowledge, skills and techniques;
- have formed respect for the principles, discipline and ethics of the practicing, professional contemporary artist;
- be able to conduct their practices within a professional context and conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FINA70009 | Studio Practice 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
37.5 |
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Submission of a substantial body of work which clearly reflects the range and scope of the project and which demonstrates the student's conceptual and technical abilities and demonstrates a capacity for practice-led research. The presented artworks should also clearly reflect a high degree of professional resolution in achieving the stated aims of the project. Together with the folio, the student must submit documentation of a representative selection of the project in the form of not more than fifteen jpeg images. Documentation to be retained by the School. | Throughout the teaching period | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: In order to be eligible for assessment a student must have attended a minimum of 80% of the scheduled seminars. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Ongoing feedback is provided to students via individual and group tutorials. Additionally, a mid-year review will be conducted, where students present the project in development for feedback by a panel led by the coordinator and comprising staff teaching in the Master of Contemporary Art.
The mid-semester review takes into account the student’s progress against the following criteria:
• Course engagement
• Work development
• Studio use
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Year Long
Coordinator Kim Donaldson Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours of seminars Total time commitment 1,020 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 May 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
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
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Type Name Course Master of Contemporary Art
Last updated: 10 November 2023