James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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VA3031:06

*Visual Arts Practice 3A

Townsville

Prerequisites: VA1111 VA1210 (VA2031 or VA2033) (VA2032 VA2034)
Inadmissable Subject Combination: VA3190 VA3350 VA3360 VA3670 VA3870 VA3970

130 hours practicals. First semester.

Staff: Mr R McBurnie.

Students will further develop their conceptual skills and personal approach to subject and medium in one of the areas of specialisation chosen in level 2. Emphasis will be on personal direction through a number of set projects as well as individual work proposals outlining aims, method of research and execution, including safe working practices.

Student will participate in regular class discussions and group critiques of practical work.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to explore specific issues in a personal manner and to commence working with a personal vision;
  2. to sharpen specialised skills in relation to personal direction;
  3. to develop strategies for creative and personalised decision-making;
  4. to continue to demonstrate an understanding of safe work practices.

Assessment by set project (10%); practical proposal work (80%); research journal/visual diary (10%). An attendance record of 80% must be met unless approved in writing by the subject coordinator.


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