FNA1111 · Studio practices 1

Overview

This unit is the first in a sequence to introduce you to a range of leading contemporary art practices and interdisciplinary methodologies. The unit facilitates an experimental approach to conceptual, material and technical processes through painting, sculpture, print, photography, video, jewellery, glass and digital fabrication. Associated projects are introduced based on theories of contemporary art practice, collaborative practices and a variety of research based strategies. You will begin to develop inventive and sustainable solutions to a series of projects that will enable you to develop a personal methodology and material language.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

100% in-semester assessment

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Initiate conceptual and material solutions to projects set across a range of fine art media;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of various production methods used in the studio environment, have an appreciation of various mediums, their properties and uses, and be able to work with materials and techniques in an experimental and sustainable manner;
3. Identify interdisciplinary approaches within the fine art field at both individual and collaborative levels;
4. Identity and position developmental processes that synthesise observation, analysis, experimentation and critique within diverse modes of cultural practice;
5. Define the theoretical and material rationale of the artwork within the field of fine art practice;
6. Acknowledge Indigenous cultures, knowledge and values.

Workload

12 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 6 hours of independent study and studio practice.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.