VA2031:03
*NOTE* Visual Arts Practice 2A
Townsville
Prerequisites: VA1031 VA1032
Inadmissable Subject Combination: VA2181 VA2182 VA2191 VA2192 VA2320 VA2330 VA2340 VA2620 VA2630 VA2640 VA2820 VA2830 VA2840 VA2920 VA2930 VA2940 VA3041 VA3042
78 hours practicals. First semester.
Staff: Ms A Lord.
Students will be taught more advanced skills in one of the following visual arts areas: painting, printmaking or sculpture. Emphasis will be on the exploration of traditional and contemporary approaches to visual art expression. Methodology appropriate to visual arts practice will be implemented. Students will be taught to apply professional standards of presentation.
Learning Objectives:
- to gain an appreciation of the inherent qualities of processes and techniques in a major studio area;
- to identify, employ and demonstrate proficiency in key competencies necessary to visual arts practice;
- to develop problem-solving skills to assist in creative decision making and critical inquiry in fine art;
- to demonstrate an understanding of safe work practices.
Assessment by four practical projects (20% each)(80%); research journal/visual diary (20%). An attendance record of 80% must be met unless approved in writing by the subject coordinator.