TAD3216

Ornament, meaning and design 3B (3 points)

(A&D)

Leader:

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: 1.have an appreciation of the historical development of ornamental design from pre-classical times to Art Deco; 2.appreciate the diversity of the origins of ornamental motifs, whether derived from engineering or ritual, as in tattooing or body-piercing; 3.be able to obtain access to resources of ornamental traditions and information concerning their aptness with respect to historical and cultural background; 4.be able to speculate on the meaning of pattern-making, repetition, abstraction and figuration in the context of a variety of practical objects.

Assessment: Essay (1500 words):50% + Class paper (1500 words):50%

Contact Hours: 2 hours in class and 4 independent study hours per week

Prerequisites: Two second level theory of Art and Design units

Prohibitions: TAD2206,TAD2216,TAD3206