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Painting Techniques (FINA20026)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank) and Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Summer Term
February
Semester 1
Winter Term
July
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Summer Term - On Campus February - On Campus Semester 1 - Online Winter Term - On Campus July - On Campus Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject introduces students to the techniques and processes used in contemporary painting.
Through project-based experimentation students are guided through a range of different painting techniques and their application in the production of aesthetically and materially developed artworks.
This subject aims to create an informed and critical methodology for the use of contemporary painting technology as a vehicle for imaging ideas. It is also concerned with developing skills and a visual language through a range of painting media.
Students will participate in classes, and engage with content including demonstrations and discussions. Ongoing feedback will be provided.
Incidental Costs
Incidental costs will apply for the purpose of purchasing materials as relevant. Details will be provided to students via the LMS approximately 1 month prior to the first class.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- effectively apply painting skills and techniques;
- identify and apply occupational health and safety practices for the safe use of painting materials;
- show technical development and proficiency in manipulating a range of paint media through practical experimentation and set tasks;
- undertake independent enquiry in the field of painting;
- produce original images leading to materially and conceptually developed artworks;
- evaluate painting processes, creative outcomes and their own development.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- develop and implement innovative and creative ideas;
- respond openly and imaginatively to new ideas;
- give and receive constructive feedback;
- apply critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills to unfamiliar challenges;
- develop research capacity in the relevant area of practice;
- manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
- integrate personal reflection into the creative process;
- make effective use of planning skills.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
40-minute quiz
| Early in the teaching period | 10% |
Illustrated and annotated visual diary, documenting set exercises, material trials, notes, idea development and reflection
| During the assessment period | 40% |
Project folio with completed work
| During the assessment period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Summer Term - On Campus
Coordinator Colleen Ahern Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 6-hour workshop over six days Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 22 January 2024 to 30 January 2024 Last self-enrol date 23 January 2024 Census date 2 February 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 February 2024 Assessment period ends 23 February 2024 Summer Term contact information
- February - On Campus
Coordinator Colleen Ahern Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 6-hour workshop over six days Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 1 February 2024 to 8 February 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 February 2024 Census date 9 February 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 February 2024 Assessment period ends 1 March 2024 February contact information
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Colleen Ahern Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 3-hour workshop per week 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
- Winter Term - On Campus
Coordinator Colleen Ahern Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 6-hour workshop over six days Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 24 June 2024 to 1 July 2024 Last self-enrol date 25 June 2024 Census date 5 July 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 July 2024 Assessment period ends 26 July 2024 Winter Term contact information
- July - On Campus
Coordinator Colleen Ahern Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 6-hour workshop over six days Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 3 July 2024 to 10 July 2024 Last self-enrol date 4 July 2024 Census date 12 July 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 July 2024 Assessment period ends 2 August 2024 July contact information
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Colleen Ahern Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 3-hour workshop per week 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 for each availability, and places are limited. Places will be allocated until the quota is reached. Enrolment in this subject is not guaranteed.
Quota sizes are listed below:
SEMESTER 1 and SEMESTER 2:
Enrolment quota of 176 students.
SUMMER TERM, FEBRUARY, WINTER TERM and JULY:
Enrolment quota of 110 students.
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: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Recommended reading lists will be notified via the LMS.
- Incidental costs
Incidental Costs will apply for the purpose of purchasing materials as relevant. Details will be provided to students via the LMS approximately 1 month prior to the first class.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Non-allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors Breadth Track Drawing, Painting and Observation - 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 Environments
- 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.
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
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024