Offered
Gippsland First semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
Independent research into historical and contemporary concepts related to individual work. General aspects and themes including metaphor, myth, narrative, imagination/fantasy, the spiritual, sign and symbol. Consolidation of relevant technical and procedural processes. Students complete a folio of art work and keep a journal in relation to the set projects. Studio practice may be undertaken in complementary areas such as painting, photography and sculpture.
Objectives
On successful completion of this unit, students will:
- have a working general knowledge of historical and contemporary concepts related to their own work and that of their peers and be able to articulate these concepts;
- have a conceptual framework for their own work;
- know how to begin to consolidate and resolve technical and procedural processes relevant to their work;
- have a high level of independence with regard to researching ideas and source material;
- have a broad interest and appreciation of contemporary art practice and culture.
Assessment
Folio: 80%
Journal: 20%
Contact hours
8 studio hours and 16 independent study hours per week
Prerequisites
VIS2104 or VIS2114
