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FNA4002 · Fine art research project

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2026 Handbook18 credit pointsLevel 4Department of Fine Art

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

This is the second part of your Fine Art Studio, Curating or Art History research project. Following on from FNA4001, it provides an opportunity to extend and complete your research, working towards a resolved project presented at the annual graduate exhibition (Fine Art Studio and Curating) or submitted as a thesis (Art History). You will participate in regular consultations with your mentor, and receive peer and staff feedback via group critique and individual tutorials.

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
CaulfieldSecond semesterTeaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

Assessment

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

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1Single project / folioProject100%

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

prerequisite

  • FNA4001 — Fine art project studies

corequisite

  • OHS1000 — Introduction to art and design health and safety

Learning outcomes

  1. Apply a cogent language for your practice that is defined by appropriate material and conceptual frameworks within contemporary artistic production and discourse;
  2. Extend the application and critical evaluation of methodologies, whether studio-based or scholarly, to foster sustained independent practice research practice;
  3. Apply research methodology to conduct advanced studio based, curatorial, or scholarly research in your chosen field;
  4. Apply advanced interpretations and discourse to critically position outcomes within your chosen field;
  5. Demonstrate an advanced level of discipline specific approaches and understanding.

Workload

36 hours per week including contact hours and individual supervision.

ActivityDuration
Studio activities48 hours

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