PTG2031 - Abstraction and non-objective painting - 2018

The unit explores the rich history and practice of abstraction and the broad range of approaches to painting produced under the term 'non-objective'. The unit provides students with an in-depth engagement with a variety of non-objective painting processes as well as the theories informing their creation such as the recurring declaration of painting's demise. Students achieve a level of technical and conceptual sophistication as well as a consideration of their works in the context of contemporary visual art.

On successful completion of this unit, student should be able to:

1. apply a conceptual and technical foundation for successful study in a contemporary visual art studio
2. extend their conceptual and practical skills in the production of non objective painting as a special means of creative expression
3. apply these painting and other creative skills and strategies as a form of expression appropriate to the concept they are investigating
4. critically reflect on the place of non-objective abstraction in the field of current practices, nationally and internationally
5. understand the theoretical and historical rationale and context of their work
6. produce works that demonstrate a critical and creative attitude to contemporary visual culture
7. understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.

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 student's works made independently of the unit, and a journal which will document on-going progress and research over the semester.

12 hours comprising 4 studio hours and 8 independent study hours per week

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