VA1018 - Visual Arts Studies

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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This subject is intended to enrich and deepen students understanding of the visual arts as great achievements and expressions of humanity. Students will be introduced to the complex cultural and historical framework of Western art and to the art of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. A series of workshops will provide a practical application of art skills in the areas of painting, drawing and pottery.Lectures: A weekly lecture program is supported by on-line art history modules. Enrolled students should attend the lectures and access the modules and other subject information on Learn JCU.Workshops: Students attend one workshop of three hours per week.

Learning Outcomes

• develop a critical appreciation of the visual arts and an awareness of their social, cultural and historical context;
• develop practical skills in a range of mediums and understand their characteristics and functions.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	armeg.
Contact hours:	13 hours 24 hours
Assessment:	(20%); (60%); (20%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	In order to establish the authenticity of work submitted for assessment, attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Rolls are kept and work submitted by students with an attendance of less than 80% will not be eligible for assessment unless prior approval has been obtained in writing from the lecturer. To pass this subject you must: Obtain an overall mark of 50% or more; Achieve a mark of at least 40% over all invigilated assessment items & Attempt each assessment item

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.