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GVA3424

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

This unit entry is for students who completed this unit in 2015 only. For students planning to study the unit, please refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course or area of study.

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Art, Design and Architecture
OfferedNot offered in 2015
Coordinator(s)Dr Sanne Mestrom

Synopsis

Students at this level will have developed a greater understanding of studio procedures and basic material manipulation and techniques within certain mediums. Emphasis will be placed on the execution of concepts which have an integral relationship to their major area of study. Students will be encouraged to work independently by completing individual projects under guidance. The work of contemporary artists, will be addressed where suitable for each student's progress.

Outcomes

By completion of this unit students are expected to have developed responsibility in designing projects which contain a direct relationship to their major area of study; competence with organising concepts, selecting materials, gaining technical and theoretical information through questioning, basic research and practice; a capacity to practice critical dialogue in group sessions regarding the progress of their work; and continued awareness with health and safety concerns.

Assessment

Attendance and participation: 30%
Folio submission: 70%

Workload requirements

12 hours per week, including 4 studio hours and 8 independent study hours

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