VA3142 - Drawing 3B

Credit points:	03
Year:	2008
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of Visual Arts

A synthesis of content, structure and style will be explored, along with strategies for formulating and realizing complex abstract and narrative ideas and concepts. The translation and manipulation of the orthographic image through electronic media will be experienced. The development and presentation of visual research and thought experiences will be expressed through a research journal/visual diary and self-directed practical work.

Learning Outcomes

• to generate, synthesise and present visual research thoughts, experiences and investigations;
• further develop the ability to translate and manipulate a finished autographic image into a fully realised mature graphic product;
• to apply conceptual skills and a very high level of technical expertise which will allow a command of graphic visual language and which demonstrate individual investigation and expressivity.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion;
• The ability to work individually and independently.

Prerequisites:

VA3141Drawing 3A

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 05-Sep-2008
Coordinator:	Ms Anne Lord
Lecturers:	Dr Gordon Brown, Mr Ron McBurnie.
Contact hours:	6 hours tutorials - critiques 20 hours - Independent studies/consultation
Assessment:	two drawing folios(40% each) (80%); research journal/visual diary (20%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	To establish the authenticity of work submitted for assessment, attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Rolls are kept & work submitted by students who attend less than 80% will not be eligible for assessment unless prior approval is 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.