James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

VA2032:03

*NOTE* Visual Arts Practice 2B

Townsville

HECS Band 1

52 hours practicals. Semester 2.

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%).