art1spa studio practice a
STUDIO PRACTICE A
ART1SPA
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The Studio Practice subjects in first year introduce students to creative thinking and arange of mediums and methods, which will form the basis of their studio practice and investigations throughout the course. Through a range of activities including short intensive projects, lectures, workshops and critique sessions students will develop both technical and conceptual skills for their studio practice. The subject will encourage experimentation; develop an understanding of the potential of mediums; and introduce students to critical and reflective thinking within a contemporary art context. Thinking creatively and conceptually and producing creative work in response to this is the focus of the skills and concept development in this first semester subject.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRy Haskings
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites None
Co-requisites None
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject for Visual Arts major
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop creative thinking and practical skills for a studio-based practice from set and self directed projects.
- Activities:
- Studio based learning activities. Problem based learning activities. Student directed learning activities.
- 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)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Develop an understanding of the practical and conceptual possibilities of a range of visual arts mediums and disciplines.
- Activities:
- Studio based learning activities. Problem based learning activities. Student directed learning activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Develop the foundations for a multi-disciplinary and hybrid visual arts practice.
- Activities:
- Studio based learning activities. Problem based learning activities. Student directed learning activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Interpret and discuss contemporary and historical artworks, concepts, materials and technologies used in visual arts disciplines.
- Activities:
- Studio based learning activities. Reviewing, critiquing and writing about key texts, exhibitions and artists. Exhibition viewings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- 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,Study and Learning Skills)
05. Develop skills to present, talk and write about your own and your peers' work.
- Activities:
- Studio based learning activities. Class presentations and critique sessions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRy Haskings
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One hour is for attendance at the Art Forum Lecture Series"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Intensive project 1 (1,200 word equivalent) | Response to project brief including research, developmental and presentation of experimental works and finished art work (includes a short presentation of work in class) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Studio intensive project 2 (1,200 word equivalent) | Response to project brief including research, developmental and presentation of experimental works and finished art work (includes a short presentation of work in class) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Studio intensive project 3 (1200 word equivalent) | Response to project brief including research, developmental and presentation of experimental works and finished art work (includes a short presentation of work in class) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Studio research journal (400 word equivalent) | Maintain a studio research journal throughout semester that includes the development of ideas for own work and responses to works viewed and cited as influence. | 10 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRy Haskings
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One hour is for attendance at the Art Forum Lecture Series"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Intensive project 1 (1,200 word equivalent) | Response to project brief including research, developmental and presentation of experimental works and finished art work (includes a short presentation of work in class) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Studio intensive project 2 (1,200 word equivalent) | Response to project brief including research, developmental and presentation of experimental works and finished art work (includes a short presentation of work in class) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Studio intensive project 3 (1200 word equivalent) | Response to project brief including research, developmental and presentation of experimental works and finished art work (includes a short presentation of work in class) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Studio research journal (400 word equivalent) | Maintain a studio research journal throughout semester that includes the development of ideas for own work and responses to works viewed and cited as influence. | 10 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |