6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
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Prerequisites
OHS1000, Admission to a Faculty of Art Design & Architecture course, or permission from the Unit Coordinator
Synopsis
This is an introduction to material practices, drawing and construction. Learning how to construct an object starting from a drawing process and translated into a spatial object is the focus. Students develop skills in fabricating an object in both wood and metal. The unit explores the different meanings that materials can generate as a result of their implementation.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will:
- Apply technical skills in wood construction and welding
- Plan and produce three dimensional objects that synthesise the process of development between ideas and drawings
- Analyse the different material properties of basic sculptural techniques and how that can generate different readings
- Reflect on different approaches to making sculptural and spatial outcomes in wood and metal
- Articulate ideas and engage in a critical dialogue surrounding methods and materials
- Advance and further develop ideas for application across a wide range of disciplines
- 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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