DWG2784

Visual investigation (6 points)

(A&D)

Leader: To be advised

Offered:
Prato Second semester 2004 (Day)
Prato T2-58 2005 (Day)
Prato T3-58 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, student should: 1.Be able to competently explore and design a range of information gathering systems appropriate to the area of interest of their major studio research; 2.Be able to make manifest a record of original perceptions and responses to the overseas location as a unique site; 3.Have a deeper understanding of the significance of site and context for the creation and location of their work; 4.Have a greater appreciation of the specificity of visual, verbal or conceptual languages to a particular culture; 5.Be able to investigate how to articulate original work through an appreciation and incorporation of such newly experienced languages in a way that remains cogent to their major study; 6.Understand and be able to apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.

Assessment: Folio: 100%, of which at least 20% is assessed mid semester

Contact Hours: 156 hrs: comprising of a six weeks' block of 24 hrs of intensive studio teaching with 48 hrs of independent study overseas, plus 84 hrs of additional study for the remainder of the semester.

Prerequisites: DWG1101 and DWG1102; or DWG1201 and DWG1202 or DWG1342 and DWG1231 and OHS1000