MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Art & Design Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

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Copyright © Monash University 1996
ISBN 1320-6222

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

OUTLINE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES - PENINSULA

CONTENTS

  1. Bachelor of Arts (Craft)
  2. Bachelor of Arts (Craft) Honours

Peninsula School of Art - Peninsula

Bachelor of Arts (Craft)

Course code: 0466

Content

The BA (Craft) is a three-year degree specifically designed to develop in students the ability to become skilled designer/makers and craftspeople with a high sense of design and technical understanding.

In the first year of the course, students select a major or a major/minor sequence from the three offerings of ceramics, metal or glass studies. First-year studies develop basic understandings, knowledge and skills relevant to technical competence in each studio area chosen. Support studies of drawing and history are designed to give basic design skills and knowledge of the crafts movement.

In the second year, students choose one major area where emphasis is on greater development of design, technique and creative ideas. Drawing is specially related to design and development of drawing skills. History of art emphasises broadening the understanding of principles and understandings of nineteenth and twentieth-century art, craft and design.

The third year of study allows the student to extend the development of individual design and production of works further. At the conclusion of the year, each student is expected to have produced a folio of work in his or her chosen craft which will show a professional approach to work and a high degree of craftsmanship and design. Drawing and history of art symmetrically build on the skills, understandings and attitudes of previous years.

The balance between design development and technical competence is intended to develop in students the ability to become craftspeople with skills that allow them to operate successfully in their chosen field of endeavour.

Objectives

Students who complete the BA (Craft) should have developed:

+ an understanding of technical production relevant to one or more disciplines in the crafts;

+ the ability to present technical and theoretical independent research in an organised format;

+ self discipline and sound work habits;

+ the ability to analyse design concepts against objective criteria;

+ an understanding of the elements and principles of design;

+ the ability to convert source information into potential design solutions;

+ an awareness and broad critical understanding of knowledge of the crafts within modern society;

+ technical ability which allows them to create craft works with a high degree of design skills and creativity;

+ knowledge and understanding of materials and equipment related to one area of the crafts;

+ problem solving skills related to design.

Enrolment procedure for new students

Applicants are expected to attend an interview and present a folio. Applicants should contact the office of the Peninsula School of Art by the end of September to arrange an interview (telephone: 9904 4343 or 9904 4264). Interviews and folio presentation will be held in December. Applicants will be notified of interview arrangements by mail.

Progression through the course

Progression through the course will depend on the successful completion of each subject each year. If a student fails in a single subject, the examination panel will decide, at its discretion, whether that student has failed or completed the year successfully. However, the failed subject must be satisfactorily completed as recommended by the examining panel. Only in exceptional circumstances will a student who has failed in a subject be allowed to undertake more advanced studies; this will be subject to the approval of the head of school together with the head of the Subfaculty of Art and Design.

Assessment

An 80 per cent attendance record is required before a student may present for assessment in any subject. Exceptions will be subject to the approval of the head of the department.

Course structure

Students have the opportunity either to specialise in a single craft study or choose a major and submajor craft in the first year. Second and third-year students undertake major studies only. Drawing is taught in each year of the course and specialised instruction in design and materials and technology is included in the major craft studies of second and third year. History of art is studied each year of the course.

Studio or study subject

First year

Major study (one only)

+ CFT1410 Ceramics

+ CFT1420 Glass

+ CFT1430 Metal

or

Major/minor combination (one from each of the following groups)

Major

+ CFT1411 Ceramics

+ CFT1421 Glass

+ CFT1431 Metal

Minor

+ CFT1412 Ceramics

+ CFT1422 Glass

+ CFT1432 Metal

+ CFT1442 Fibre

and

+ CFT1450 Drawing

+ CFT1461 History and theory of the crafts (first semester)

+ CFT1462 History and theory of the crafts (second semester)

Second year

Major studies (one only)

+ CFT2410 Ceramics

+ CFT2420 Glass

+ CFT2430 Metal

and

+ CFT2450 Drawing

+ CFT2461 History and theory of the crafts (first semester)

+ CFT2462 History and theory of the crafts (second semester)

Third year

Major studies (one only)

+ CFT3410 Ceramics

+ CFT3420 Glass

+ CFT3430 Metal

and

+ CFT3450 Drawing

+ CFT3461 History and theory of the crafts (first semester)

+ CFT3462 History and theory of the crafts (second semester)

Bachelor of Arts (Craft) Honours

Course code: 0846

Content

This is a one-year full-time honours course which can be studied part-time over two consecutive years. It is available only on the Peninsula campus. The course is suited to those who wish to pursue, at a higher level, a special area of study taken in their undergraduate course.

Applicants may undertake a program in one of the following areas: ceramics, architectural glass, metal/gold and silversmithing.

In developing knowledge and understanding of their specialised area of craft design, candidates may focus their research on conceptual development, design excellence and technical research competence.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the Bachelor of Arts (Craft) Honours degree are:

+ to extend the capabilities of exceptional graduates within their specialised craft areas as a prerequisite to transition to independent designer/makers and craftspeople;

+ to facilitate liaison with appropriate industries and commercial enterprises as additional support and input to design fulfilment and marketing strategy;

+ to encourage students to engage in debate and critique on craft issues as appropriate to the independent development of a contemporary art practice;

+ to enable students to undertake research which bears a direct relationship to individual aesthetic frameworks, directions and media;

+ to prepare students for effective postgraduate studies and scholarly research.

Admission requirements

To be admitted into the Bachelor of Arts (Craft) Honours, applicants will be required to have completed the Bachelor of Arts (Craft) from Monash University with an aggregate of a credit or above across all final-year degree subjects.

Graduates with a similar academic record in craft-related areas from other tertiary institutions will also be considered for admission.

The selection panel will include the head of school and a lecturer or senior lecturer in the specialist area. Candidates are expected to bring to their studies a growing sense of maturity, independence and a high degree of initiative and self motivation.

Assessment

An assessment panel will review the candidate's work twice during the study program, and approval of the panel is required for the candidate to proceed to the final examination or folio presentation. The assessment panel will consist of an external examiner with experience in the area to be examined, the head of the school and the lecturer responsible for the supervision of the candidate.

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