James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

VA2032:03

*NOTE* Visual Arts Practice 2B

Townsville

Prerequisites: VA2031
Inadmissable Subject Combination: VA2181 VA2182 VA2191 VA2192 VA2320 VA2330 VA2340 VA2620 VA2630 VA2640 VA2820 VA2830 VA2840 VA2920 VA2930 VA2940 VA3041 VA3042

78 hours practicals. Second semester.

Staff: Ms A Lord.

Students will continue to explore the area of specialisation (painting, printmaking or sculpture) undertaken in Visual Arts Practice 2A. Emphasis will be on the consolidation of skills, technical development and expression of a personal vision. Students will gain experience in research and experimentation, the development of ideas and their synthesis and translation into creative outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to gain a further appreciation of technological developments and explore current practices in contemporary art;
  2. to further identify, employ and demonstrate proficiency in key competencies necessary to visual arts practice;
  3. to continue to develop skills in creative decision-making and critical inquiry;
  4. to demonstrate further 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.