vpa4spa studio practice a
STUDIO PRACTICE A
VPA4SPA
2016
Credit points: 45
Subject outline
Students undertake a major self-directed project across one of the disciplines of Fine Art, Photography, Graphic Design and Curatorial Studies. This unit encourages independent research where a high level of understanding, critical awareness and judgment is required. In addition to the development of a substantial body of work, produced under supervision, students participate in a profesional experience program. This program is negotiated in conjunction with industry and/or community via internship.This subject prepares students for higher professional achievement and further post-graduate study.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points45
Subject Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission in BEHVA or AHCAB or AHCAM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Practice as research : approaches to creative arts enquiry | Recommended | Barrett, E. , 2010. | LONDON, UK : I.B. TAURIS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop and apply art project management skills in a professional environment
- Activities:
- Produce a coherent thematic folio of artwork through praxis.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Work independently and collaboratively in the creative arts discipline in response to project demands.
- Activities:
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and contextualize either individually or collaboratively in an arts project.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
03. Apply interpersonal communication skills in modes suited to a range of audeiences
- Activities:
- Presentation of art/design works in either group or individual exihibition/publication.Interpret, communicate and present complex work and ideas to specialist and non specialist audiences using professional conventions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Conduct a research methodology appropriate to creative arts
- Activities:
- Generate, research amd explore ideas, concepts and processes in the field through integrated creative, critical and reflective thinking.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Present project material in an environment appropriate to the exoectations of the profession. Present and discuss project outcomes in a colleagiate manner.
- Activities:
- Present a coherent thematic folio of artwork through praxis.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 20.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"This class requires students to undertake 20 hours per week of practical studio self directed study."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation of a folio of your artwork in progress in your discipline/s | 60 | 03, 05 | |
| Presentation of a seminar paper | 20 | 02 | |
| Studio research journal(equivalent 1000 words) | 20 | 01, 04 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 20.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"This class requires students to undertake 20 hours per week of practical studio self directed study."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation of a folio of your artwork in progress in your discipline/s | 60 | 03, 05 | |
| Presentation of a seminar paper | 20 | 02 | |
| Studio research journal(equivalent 1000 words) | 20 | 01, 04 |