FNA4011 - Studio methodology - 2019

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate, Postgraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Art, Design and Architecture

Organisational Unit

Department of Fine Art

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Nicholas Mangan

Coordinator(s)

Dr Terri Bird

Unit guides

Offered

Caulfield

  • First semester 2019 (On-campus)

Co-requisites

Must also be concurrently enrolled in FNA4001

Synopsis

Studio practice at the Honours level is advanced and research-based. Studio Methodology is designed to compliment the primary Bachelor of Fine Art Honours studio research project unit, Project Studies, by introducing students to advanced studio research methodologies. Through a discursive engagement with this range of methodologies and their field of enquiry, the student will be able to develop a studio-based practice appropriate for their individual Honours year project.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students will:

  1. Develop a discursive approach to their field of enquiry;
  2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of studio methodologies in contemporary practice;
  3. Demonstrate the ability to generate a studio methodology relevant to their practice;
  4. Demonstrate the potential for advanced research in their field;
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of research ethics and research integrity;
  6. Appreciate the difference between professional practice in their discipline and studio research in their discipline.

Assessment

100% in-semester assessment

Workload requirements

On-campus: 3 hours class per week.

Off-campus: 9 hours of independent study.

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