Availabilities:
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Term2 | Term2 |
Unit description
Promoting an open approach to conceptual and material processes through interdisciplinary methods, material and fabrication procedures, this unit will address the introduction to Painting processes. Continuing in the sequence of studio foundation subjects, this unit will introduce students to a range of leading contemporary art practices and methodologies associated with Painting. Other projects are introduced based on theories of contemporary art practices, collaborative practices and individual modes of research focused outcomes.
Unit content
- Understanding the principles of painting
- Surface, form and material
- Studio painting and non-studio approaches to painting
- Contemporary methods of traditional painting practices
- Representation and non-representational painting
- Critique and evaluation
- Research and artistic development
- Conceptual issues connected to painting and its history
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | initiate, develop and express conceptual and material solutions to projects set across a range of painting media |
| 2 | demonstrate understanding of a variety of production methods used in the studio environment, have an appreciation of various painting mediums, their properties and uses, work in an experimental and sustainable manner. |
| 3 | apply interdisciplinary approaches within the painting field at both individual and collaborative levels |
| 4 | contextualise their work and its theoretical and material rationale within the field of contemporary painting practice |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- initiate, develop and express conceptual and material solutions to projects set across a range of painting media
- demonstrate understanding of a variety of production methods used in the studio environment, have an appreciation of various painting mediums, their properties and uses, work in an experimental and sustainable manner.
- apply interdisciplinary approaches within the painting field at both individual and collaborative levels
- contextualise their work and its theoretical and material rationale within the field of contemporary painting practice
Prescribed Learning Resources
- No prescribed texts.
- Students are required to provide their own additional paper and painting equipment. A list of required materials will be provided at the beginning of session. Students must wear toe covered shoes in the V Block building at all times. Students are required to undertake an online studio health and safety module in order to be enrolled in this unit.
Teaching and assessment
| Teaching method |
| Tutorial Three (3) hours (Weekly) |
| Assessment | |
| Creative work | 40% |
| Creative work | 60% |
Fee information
Domestic
Commonwealth Supported courses
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Fee paying courses
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International
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