12982 (v.2) Art 291

Area:

Department of Art

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Workshop:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

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. Identified and developed imaginative ideas and strategies for the conceptualisation and making of artwork. Demonstrated new skills and understood appropriate processes in exploring and making artworks. Demonstrated skills in working in a specific discipline of the visual arts. 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:

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 seminar review 40%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y