12941 (v.2) Visual Research 191

Area:

Department of Art

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Studio:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

An exploration of the elements and principles of the visual language. Students are encouraged to develop the formal, conceptual, analytical, experimental and expressive use of this language. Through set projects students will examine the effectiveness ofvarious solutions by testing possibilities and experimenting with a range of appropriate media.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated an appropriate level of independent judgement, imagination and commitment to enable them to develop ideas into coherent visual forms. Identified and developed imaginative ideas and strategies for the conceptualisation and making of artworks. Demonstrated skills in documenting and representing objects on a two dimensional surface. Successfully completed set projects using appropriate techniques and raw materials.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Edwards, Betty. (1993), Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. London, Harper Collins.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Semester folio examination 40%, Mid Semester folio examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Esperance Community College	Semester 1	Y
2004	Esperance Community College	Semester 2	Y
2004	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Northam Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Northam Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Margaret River Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Margaret River Campus	Semester 2	Y