Still Life: Nature Morte (FINA10035)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Online and On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - On Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject introduces students to the Still Life genre explored from a 21st Century perspective.
Engaging drawing and painting techniques and processes, this subject is designed for students who have little or no practical experience in art making. Commencing with observational drawing, students will be introduced to ways of visualizing relevant, abstract concepts as they relate to the still-life genre.
Multi-disciplinary investigations around the inanimate object will also focus on the dynamics of colour and pictorial space. Theoretical discussions will explore the human relationship to abstract ideas and the evolution of the still life convention. Projects will be set in both practical and theoretical areas.
Students will participate in classes, engage with content including demonstrations, discussions and lectures. Ongoing feedback will be provided.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate technical drawing and painting skills relevant to the Still Life genre, including observing and recording objects;
- distinguish historical and contemporary art within the genre of Still Life and discuss key ideas;
- demonstrate independent research in the field of painting and drawing still life subjects;
- produce original images leading to materially and conceptually developed artworks;
- evaluate technical processes, creative outcomes and their own development.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- display an awareness of the graphic possibilities of a variety of concepts, materials and practices;
- exhibit evidence of skill development both pictorially and technically as a means of independent image making;
- indicate evidence of individual research in the relevant area of practice;
- demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
- demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving;
- demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas.
Last updated: 9 April 2025
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: 9 April 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written Assignment
| During the assessment period | 25% |
Folio, including all set projects, finished drawing and paintings, trials, all attempted work, support work, visual diary, research and notes created throughout the subject.
| During the assessment period | 75% |
| 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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Ongoing feedback is provided to students through the subject's duration . Students are required to upload photographs of weekly progress for teacher’s feedback and guidance. Additionally, a progress review will take place midway through the course, taking into account the following criteria: course engagement; work development.
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Colleen Ahern Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 hours, comprising 3 hours of live online lectures and workshops per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Colleen Ahern Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising 3 hours of lectures and workshops per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
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Additional delivery details
Quota
This subject has an enrolment quota of 92 students per availability, and places are limited. Places will be allocated until the quota is reached. Enrolment in this subject is not guaranteed.
Breadth Studies at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
Breadth studies at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music allow students from a variety of backgrounds to continue their interest in the arts or develop new skills and passions alongside their undergraduate degree at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and the Victorian College of the Arts. Read More >
Enquire about this Breadth subject: vca-breadth@unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Further information
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- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Breadth Track Drawing, Painting and Observation Breadth Track Printmaking, Screen-printing and Animation - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 9 April 2025