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SCU1021

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

18 September 2017 24 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)Dr Terri Bird

Synopsis

This unit will engage the history of sculptural practice in relation to the cast object and will look at current exhibitions of contemporary artists that employ casting practices. Students will consider the readymade object, its value, worth and context. The unit will focus on the development of sculptural technologies specific to the cast object. Students will be encouraged to explore various traditional as well as contemporary materials.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Explore new ways of looking and understanding the cultural value of an object and its material references
  2. Understand the readymade and its function, reflecting on its role in sculpture practice and discourse
  3. Produce new work achieved through the reproduction of an object cast into different materials
  4. Plan and design a two-part mould applying knowledge of clay as a process material
  5. Investigate and critically analyse expressive possibilities arising from discourse and interactions with fellow art, design and architecture students
  6. Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.

Assessment

Assessment is 100% by folio at mid-semester and end of semester. The folio will be comprised of works produced during the duration of the unit, and may also include students works made independently of the unit and a journal which will document on-going progress and research in relation to the unit project.

Workload requirements

12 hours per week, including four hours of taught studio and eight hours of personal study and studio practice

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Chief examiner(s)

Dr Terri Bird

Prerequisites

OHS1000, Admission to a Faculty of Art Design & Architecture course, or permission from the Unit Coordinator