TAD3206

Ornament, meaning and design 3A

(A&D)

6 points + 3 hours in class and 9 independent study hours per week + Second semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: two level 2 Theory of Art & Design units + Prohibitions:TAD2206,TAD2216,TAD3216

Synopsis: Themes in the understanding of decorative design are initially structured historically; however, once a basic framework is established, discussions move to the philosophical issues concerned with the ritual and idelological values of objects and the design ethos, which is 'proper' to them. The subject examines a great range of manifestations: the difference in habit between tensile members and compressive members in architecture is compared to the respective ornamental expressions; oranment and the modes of construction in timber (as in furniture) are examined, as are those in textile (such as weving, crochet, knitting) or clay (throwing and hand-building) and glass (hotand cold).

Assessment: Essay (3000 words):50% + Class paper (3000 words):50%