4738 (v.4) Drawing 292

Area:

Department of Art

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Studio:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Extension and consolidation of first year studies directly related to major studies. The program will be thematic, focusing on the formal, conceptual, analytical, experimental and expressive use of visual language. Embraces the appropriateness of media, aesthetic appreciation and effectiveness of communication. The students will engage in workshop projects held outside the studio space as well as participate in off campus field trips.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Further demonstrated fundamental technical and conceptual skills in tackling set projects across a range of visual art disciplines. Continued to develop imaginary ideas from primary sources. Demonstrated an ability to exploit the physical and expressive potential of various materials. Demonstrated an appropriate level of independent judgement, imagination and commitment to set projects. An understanding of conceptual and analytical processes as they relate to visual communication and be able to utilise them within the project framework.

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:

Hill, M. and McLeod, N. (1984), From the Ochres of Mungo: Aboriginal Art Today. W. Heidelberg, Dorr/McLeod Publishing. Megaw, R. with Giles, Kerry and Megaw, J.V.S. (1988), The Cutting Edge: New art from the third and fourth worlds: an exhibition for NADOC week 1998 (exh. cat.), Experimental Art Foundation and Flinders University Art Museum. Chapman, B. (1969), The Colonial Eye. Perth, Art Gallery of Western Australia. Rose, B. (1976) Drawing Now. New York, Museum of Modern Art. Gray, A. (1986), Line, Light and Shadow: James W.R. Linton Painter, Craftsman. Teacher. Perth, Fremantle Arts Centre press. Arnheim, R. (1974), Art and Visual Perception. Berkley, Berkley University Press.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Folio Examination 60%, Workshop 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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