units

SCU2021

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

18 September 2017 22 December 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 Terri Bird

Synopsis

This unit will explore advanced moulding and casting processes where students will learn casting processes and metal finishing techniques in materials such as bronze, aluminium, plaster, concrete and other materials. The unit looks at contemporary artists who employ casting processes and addresses the different conceptual frameworks for a range of casting outcomes.

Outcomes

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

  1. Critically analyse the conceptual and material readings of different casting processes and what meanings are generated from working with these techniques within a contemporary context
  2. Apply advanced skills and techniques in the casting and the finishing of a sculptural object
  3. Create works that synthesise ideas into a sculptural object or series of objects
  4. Understand the material propositions of casting materials that are investigated
  5. Apply skills and knowledge to further enhance a cross disciplinary engagement with sculptural and material practices
  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, SCU1611 or SCU1612, SCU1021, or permission from the Unit Coordinator