Drawing, Painting and Sensory Knowing (EDUC10054)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject explores a range of approaches to drawing, painting and sensory knowing through studio practice informed by scholarship of learning. Students come together as a practice-based community of artist-researchers to create, discuss and share imaginary worlds.

The experiential nature of the subject and studio-based workshops undertaken in sites including museums, galleries and on Country support students to undertake a self-directed, artful inquiry of their choosing. Students will engage in critical reflection that is ongoing and responsive, mediated through a visual journal. This subject caters for students with varied prior experience with the arts.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Critically reflect on diverse approaches to and purposes of drawing and painting
  • Use drawing and painting as modes of inquiry
  • Conduct a self-directed speculative inquiry
  • Apply and evaluate sensory approaches to knowledge-making
  • Explain principles from the science of learning that inform visual arts practice
  • Curate an ePortfolio.

Generic skills

This subject will assist students to develop the following transferable skills:

  • Critical reasoning and thinking
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Motivation and self-directed learning
  • Understanding diverse modes of inquiry.

Last updated: 9 April 2025