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Contemporary Art Practice A (FINA60011)
Graduate coursework level 6Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Jamie O'Connell: jamie.oconnell@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Working in 3-hour weekly studio workshops, students will select from painting, drawing and print media, digital technologies, sculpture, installation, performance or photography and/or combinations of the above and work on developing their knowledge of media, technique and material and conceptual process appropriate to their chosen art form.
Each student will present their art work at a group seminar during the semester.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate to students how to plan and organise their own studio activity and effectively utilise resources appropriate to developing art practice;
- explore ideas and personal concerns by means of the manipulation and organisation of materials and images;
- demonstrate a developing knowledge of contemporary visual art practice;
- investigate and evaluate the personal relevance of traditional and contemporary models of art practice;
- communicate verbally, student observations of and responses to the products of visual art practice.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
- demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional visual artist in the 21st century;
- demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural development and new ideas.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FINA60013 | Critical Issues in Contemporary Art A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A folio of developmental and resolved work and supporting documentation (sketch book and/or notebook)
| Throughout the teaching period | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: 80% attendance is required for the folio 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 to 8)
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Jamie O'Connell Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours comprising, 3-hour studio workshops per week Total time commitment 85 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
Jamie O'Connell: jamie.oconnell@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
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
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Visual Art - 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.
Additional information for this subject
Students must meet the course entry requirements in order to be considered for a CAP enrolment in this subject. Approval to be sought from the course coordinator.
- 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: 31 January 2024