vpa3ss6 studio studies 6
STUDIO STUDIES 6
VPA3SS6
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This course encourages sustained investigation, experimentation and analysis of the student's creative endeavors within an Inter-disciplinary studio/media framework. Students progressively assume greater responsibility for a negotiated self-directed program that uniquely expresses their concerns and which can be contextualised within the broader framework of contemporary art practice. This study highlights independence and self-directed creative growth through the development of a working proposal linking conceptual clarity and a coherent methodological process .Students are prepared for honours year and are encouraged to explore avenues for professional practice.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrew Goodman
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites VPA3SS5
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions CORE subject for ABCAB (Fine Art) and ABCAM (Fine Art)
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply relevant skills and knowledge to produce and realize works, artefacts and forms of creative expression.
- Activities:
- Produce a coherent folio of artwork developed around a theme
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
02. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge of the practice, languages, forms. materials. technologies and techniques in the creative arts disciplines.
- Activities:
- Conduct research into artists and the materials used through primary and secondary sources.
- 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)
03. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of visual expression within specific/convergent visual arts media.
- Activities:
- Develop and identify skills within contemporary art practice that relate concepts that the student is exploring in their disciplines.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
04. Develop and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively.
- Activities:
- Build an understanding of contemporary visual arts practice and evaluate your practice within this context and your own developing skills
- 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)
05. Interpret, communicate about artworks, concepts, materials and technologies used in specific visual arts disciplines.
- Activities:
- Use oral skills to present an understanding of a contemporary context in which your art practice relates.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
06. Interpret, communicate about artworks, concepts, materials and technologies used in specific/convergent visual arts disciplines.
- Activities:
- Use writing skills to show an understanding of visual art practice within a more convergent approach to practice as research.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
07. Work independently or collaboratively in a creative arts discipline in response to project demands.
- Activities:
- Peer group critics of studio work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
08. Interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments in modes suited to a range of audiences.
- Activities:
- Understand how to critically place artworks in a contemporary context
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrew Goodman
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journal detailing conceptual, theoretical and technical research (equ. 2000 words) | 20 | 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Studio production and submission of final body of work (equ. 6000 words) | 80 | 01, 02, 07, 08 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrew Goodman
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journal detailing conceptual, theoretical and technical research (equ. 2000 words) | 20 | 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Studio production and submission of final body of work (equ. 6000 words) | 80 | 01, 02, 07, 08 |