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JWL1311

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

18 September 2017 18 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational UnitDepartment of Fine Art
OfferedCaulfield First semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Ms Manon Van Kouswijk

Synopsis

This Fine Art unit introduces students to the practice and research of contemporary jewellery and object making. The emphasis in this unit is on engaging in processes that combine making with critical thinking to explore a range of innovative approaches to jewellery as a contemporary art practice.
Students will explore ideas within the framework of set projects using the making process and conceptual research to advance these ideas.
The process of making jewellery is taught through the acquisition of a variety of basic skills and techniques that incorporate working with metal, wood and plastic in addition to a broad range of other materials and processes.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Have a basic understanding of contemporary art jewellery practice as a discipline within Art, Design & Architecture.
  2. Develop ideas and apply basic skills to realise jewellery-based and body related objects through an open process of inquiry and experimentation.
  3. Research a contemporary art context for jewellery and its relationship to other relevant art, design and architecture practices.
  4. Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline.

Assessment

100% mixed mode

Workload requirements

12 hours per week, including 4 hours of taught studio, and 8 hours of personal study and studio practice.

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Chief examiner(s)

Ms Manon Van Kouswijk

Prerequisites

Admission to an Art & Design course, or permission.

Co-requisites

OHS1000

Prohibitions

APA1501 or APA1507 or APA1511 or APA1521 or APA1602 or APA1604