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SCU2613

Sculpture practice and theory 3A (6 points)

(A&D)

Leader:

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, students will: 1.develop a questioning awareness of practical aesthetic and technical systems or theories and the skills related to them; 2.possess considerable manipulative skills in their chosen area of self expression; 3.have enhanced perceptual skills and critical sensibility necessary for the development of a personal visual language; 4.develop their own conceptual and expressive strengths in relation to historical and current visual art practices; 5.be familiar with current issues in Sculpture and recognise the potential to produce works within the framework of contemporary culture; 6.be able to apply the elements and principles of design to a broad range of studio situations and objectively analyse and synthesise design options within a Sculpture context; 7.demonstrate effective communication skills and be able to share their work through well-researched class papers and competent critiques of the work of oneself and of other artists; 8.understand and practice the rules of occupational health and safety in force in the Sculpture studio, and be able to collaborate and co-operate safely and productively within the studio environment.

Assessment: Folio of studio work: 100%, of which at least 20% will be assessed before mid-semester.

Contact Hours: 12 hours per week, including four hours of taught studio and eight hours of personal study and studio practice

Prerequisites: Either SCU1611 or SCU1612 or VIS1111 or VIS1112 or FNA1612 or FNA1701 or FNA1703 or FNA1702 or FNA1704

Corequisites: OHS1000

Prohibitions: FNA2603 or FNA2705


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