VIS2103

Visual arts studio 3

12 points
* 8 studio hours and 4 independent study hours per week
* First semester
* Caulfield, Gippsland, and Peninsula campuses
* Prerequisites: VIS1102

Objectives On successful completion of this subject, students should have begun to be critically aware of their own work in terms of formal, technical and conceptual aspects and be able to discuss this verbally and in written form; have an understanding of the value of source material which is other than visual, and have extended and broadened their research abilities; have established an appropriate working procedure and momentum; through experimentation and investigation, have begun to focus on specific subject matter, themes, philosophies and beliefs which are of importance to them; have some ability to speak about the concerns and issues in their work in relation to the wider social culture; have a clear understanding of health and safety procedures within the studio.

Synopsis The major project for this unit is the examination of the interrelationship of other art forms such as film, theatre, dance, performance, poetry, literature, popular culture and the mass media with the visual arts. Individual exploration of themes, subject matter, techniques and materials will be encouraged. As well as producing a folio of work, students will be expected to keep a journal which documents in visual and written form their investigations, research and progress, and actively participate in tutorial discussions and critiques. Studio practice may be undertaken in complementary areas such as painting, photography and sculpture.

Assessment Folio: 80%
* Journal: 20%

Prescribed texts

To be advised