James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

VA1032:03

Visual Arts Fundamentals 1B *

Townsville HECS Band 1

78 hours practicals. Semester 2.

Available to all students subject to portfolio presentation and interview.

Staff: Dr J Brown.

Subject content as for VA1031 .

Learning Objectives:

  1. to deepen and widen the ideas underpinning fine art practice;
  2. to develop strategies and problem solving skills to assist in creative decision making and the resolving of visual imagery and form;
  3. to develop research strategies appropriate for art workers.

Assessment by three practical projects (25% each) (75%); research journal/visual diary (25%).


* Non-Bachelor of Visual Arts students wishing to undertake this subject should seek approval from the Associate Dean for the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre or the head of Visual Arts