HONOURS STUDIO PRACTICE B # VISUAL ARTS
VPA4SPB
2018
Credit points: 45
Subject outline
Students willconsolidate and finalise a major self-directed project, produced undersupervision, which concludes with an end-of-year exhibition supported by aminor exegesis. This subject encourages further development of the student#s independentresearch and practice where a high level of critical and conceptual awareness,technical competency and judgment is required. This subject prepares studentsfor higher professional achievement and further post-graduate study. This subject progressesfrom the first semester subject VPA4SPA and mustbe undertaken concurrently with VPA4RMB in Semester 2. Honous can only be completed full time.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 45
Subject Co-ordinator: Vincent Alessi
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: VPA4RMA and VPA4SPA
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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:
- 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)
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Vincent Alessi
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
Six 1.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Students must meet with their supervisor to discuss their progress once per fortnight."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation of a final coherent exhibition of artwork | Final mark for Honours will consist of the assessment of the completed exegesis (linked to VPA4RMB) and the end of candidature exhibition (linked to VPA4SPB). | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Vincent Alessi
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
Six 1.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Students must meet with their supervisor to discuss their progress once per fortnight."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation of a final coherent exhibition of artwork | Final mark for Honours will consist of the assessment of the completed exegesis (linked to VPA4RMB) and the end of candidature exhibition (linked to VPA4SPB). | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |