DWG3106*

Drawing 6A (applied arts)

6 points - 3 studio hours and 9 independent study hours per week - Second semester - Caulfield - Prerequisites: DWG3105

Objectives On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to plan and work independently on images of strong personal conviction; be capable of clearly articulating the major conceptual issues implicit in their chosen area of visual research; be able to make informed aesthetic judgements about the character and quality of their imagery; possess an understanding of how their approach to image-making relates to the history of applied arts expression; be able to present a folio of drawings that most clearly demonstrates their artistic concerns.

Synopsis With the necessary conceptual and technical competence now attained, students, in consultation with the lecturer, plan and implement a study program directed toward developing a personal visual language to the highest level. Students are expected and encouraged to be increasingly independent in project definition, visual research and problem-solving. This subject is designed to enable students to become active, informed and confident participants in contemporary applied arts discourse.

Assessment Folio (including an initial project of not less than 20%): 100%

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