Studio Materials and Methods B (FINA60010)
Graduate coursework level 6Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 sculpture and digital and installation art forms. 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 sculpture and digital art forms;
- demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FINA60008 | Studio Materials and Methods A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
6.25 |
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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 and exhibition component 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. (week 6-8)
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Jamie O'Connell Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 3-hour studio workshop per week Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Jamie O'Connell: jamie.oconnell@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025