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12796 (v.2) Introduction to Indigenous Art Materials and Techniques 191
Area: | Department of Art |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Workshop: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Students will undertake a number of staff initiated projects, working in two and three dimensions, through which they will explore a range of visual problems associated with form, communication and personal expression. Basic skills in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, jewellery, clay and glass together with traditional media will be introduced. Students will develop a portfolio of work demonstrating their competence in traditional and contemporary technologies. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The ability to work with a wide range of materials and make appropriate choices. The ability to manipulate materials to solve problems set in workshop sessions. Identified and developed imaginative ideas and strategies for the conceptualisation and making of art work. Demonstrated new skills and an understanding of appropriate processes in exploring and making art works. Successfully completed set projects using appropriate techniques and raw materials. |
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: | Dawson, J. (1981), The Complete Guide to Prints and Print Media Techniques and Materials. Oxford, Phaidon Press. Lundstrom, B. (1989), Glass Casting and Mould Making. New York, Vitreous Group. Ross, J. and Romano, C. (1972), The Complete Printmaker. New York, Free Press. Green, J. (ed.), (1981), Utopia - Women country and batik. (exh. cat.), Adelaide Festival Centre Gallery. Ucko, P.J. (ed.), (1977), Form in Indigenous Art. Canberra, Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies. Maughan, J. and Magaw, J.V.S. (1986), The Dreamtime Today - A Survey of Contemporary Aboriginal arts and crafts. (exh. cat.). Kintore Gallery, Adelaide 10-28 September 1986, Flinders University Art Museum. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Folio examination 60%, Mid-Semester review 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100300 Visual Arts and Crafts (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
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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