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SCU1631

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

18 September 2017 20 April 2024
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
Organisational UnitDepartment of Fine Art
OfferedNot offered in 2015
Coordinator(s)Dr Kathy Temin

Synopsis

This unit extends the introduction to the practice and theory of sculpture as a means of contemporary creative expression. It adds to the focus on raising awareness of and providing the means to achieve an initial level of competence within the sculpture discipline, while imparting a sound conceptual and technical basis for continuing study in that discipline. The safe handling of materials and equipment is emphasised as an essential part of all studio practice.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

  1. demonstrate further competence in basic design principles and be able to apply them in the practice of the Sculpture discipline
  2. add to their understanding of a variety of production methods used in the studio environment, have an increased appreciation of the nature of various mediums, their properties and uses, and be able to work with additional materials and techniques in an imaginative and engaging manner
  3. have added to their understanding of relevant terminology commonly used in the Sculpture discipline
  4. show they can initiate, develop and express personal aesthetic solutions in the medium of choice
  5. demonstrate an understanding of the synthesis between concept, design solution, process and Sculpture production
  6. be able to present their work to an audience with theoretical and historical rationale
  7. have an enhanced appreciation and understanding of the required organisation and management of individual workspaces and consideration of others in the studio environment
  8. have formed further awareness of the contemporary and historical context of the Sculpture discipline and the role of the artist/designer in the community
  9. possess the knowledge and ability to achieve safe working practices in the activities of the Sculpture studio.

Assessment

Folio of studio work: 100%, of which at least 20% will be assessed before mid-semester.

Workload requirements

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

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Chief examiner(s)

Dr Kathy Temin

Prerequisites

Admission to BFA course

Co-requisites

OHS1000

Prohibitions

FNA1601 or FNA1611