EDF4207

Studio arts: contemporary art A (education) ( 6 points, SCA Band 0, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Ms G Burke

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

Synopsis: Individual coursework in the technical and conceptual areas chosen by the student. Students interpret originally and investigate independently a personal theme using one or a combination of the materials and processes introduced in previous studio art electives. Students develop a folio of preliminary material, such as working and finished drawings, to accompany the finished work. The critical analysis of art education theory and practice.

Objectives: The learning objectives of this unit are to successfully explore, develop and complete a major artwork that shows development of personal and thematic concepts relevant to choice of media; to be innovative and experimental with personal and thematic concepts; to develop skills in a range of media introduced throughout the semester; to develop art appreciation skills relevant to art practice and the teaching of art in schools; to develop familiarity with a range of literature on artists, art techniques, processes and trends in contemporary art; to document processes involved in the development of visual ideas through the use of drawing, photocopying, digital art, and journal entries.

Assessment: Practical Folio (3200 words equivalent): 80% + Class presentation (800 words equivalent): 20%

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week

Prerequisites: Permission