Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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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:

1. 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;
2. have a conceptual framework for their own work;
3. know how to begin to consolidate and resolve technical and procedural processes relevant to their work;
4. have a high level of independence with regard to researching ideas and source material;
5. have a broad interest and appreciation of contemporary art practice and culture.

Assessment

Folio: 80%
Journal: 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Rodney Forbes

Contact hours

8 studio hours and 16 independent study hours per week

Prerequisites

VIS2104 or VIS2114