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12985 (v.2) Art 392


 

Area:

Department of Art

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Workshop:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

12984 (v.2) Art 391 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Students will undertake a number of self initiated projects that will enable them to develop skills in the techniques and processes of one of the following specialisations within the visual arts amongst which could include - ceramics, drawing, experimental drawing, fibre/textiles, fashion, painting, print media, sculpture, jewellery/three-dimensional design, electronic arts, audio-visual, installation, photography, professional practicum.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Developed a portfolio of work demonstrating their ability to deal with a wide range of traditional and contemporary technologies and processes within their selected area. Demonstrated a clear visual articulation of ideas using appropriate media and processes. Demonstrated their ability to employ appropriate skills and processes in creating resolved artworks. Demonstrated advanced skills in working in a specific discipline of the visual arts. Initiated and successfully completed projects using appropriate techniques and raw materials. Effectively documented and presented ideas indicating both scope and depth of research.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Oppi Untracht, Jewellery Concepts and Technology, Hale. London, USA. Untracht, Oppi. Jewellery Concepts and Technology. London, USA, Hale. Domer, Peter. Turner, Ralph. The New Jewellery Trends and Traditions. London, Thames and Hudson. Druckrey, Timothy. (ed), (1996), Electronic Culture technology and visual representation. Aperture Foundation. Braddock, S.E. and O'Mahony, Marie. (1998),Techno Textiles. Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion and Design. London, Thames and Hudson. Dormer, Peter. (1994), The Art of the Maker. Skill and its Meaning in Art, Craft and Design. London, Thames and Hudson. Constantine, Mildred. and Reuter, Laurel.( 1997), Whole Cloth. New York, The Monacelli Press. McCarty, Cara. and McQuaid, Matilda. (1999), Structure and Surface. Contemporary Japanese Textiles. New York, Museum of Modern Art. Harrison C. and Wood P. (1992), Art in Theory, 1900-1990, An Anthology of Changing Ideas, Blackwell Publishers. Agnes, Martin. (1992), Writings, Cantz Publishers. Elliott, P. (ed) (2001), Contemporary Art in Print: the Publications of Charles Booth-Clibborn and his Imprint The Paragon Press 1995-2000. London, Booth-Clibborn Editions.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Folio Examination 60, Mid-Semester-review. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100300 Visual Arts and Crafts (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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