Topics

The details for the course, Major D3_P/T (ARTV2011), apply to all of the following topics. Specific descriptions for Syllabus and Proposed Assessment that apply to each topic are detailed below.

Art Theory

There are no syllabus or indicative asesssment details for this topic.

Ceramics

Syllabus

Projects are designed to continue to introduce students to skills and technologies and a range of conceptual and thematic aspects addressed by the program of study. Students are introduced to a range of hand constructied and wheel-formed methods and complete the series of projects using various technologies introduced. The glaze/clay/kilns course stage I is commenced in D1, D2, D3 or D4 depending on when it is offered.

Indicative Assessment

Assessment is in accordance to ANU School of Art Assessment Procedures by periodic review sessions, scheduled critiques with peers and staff. At the end of semester students present their work to the Workshop Assessment Panel. Glaze/clay/kilns is assessed by presentation of completed testing program. http://www.anu.edu.au/ITA/CSA/study.protocols/assess/index_art.html

Furniture

Syllabus

A program is structured around projects and lectures designed to introduce both a range of skills and technologies and a range of conceptual and thematic aspects addressed by the program of study. The study and application of jointing systems will continue, together with relevant wood-shaping techniques, marking-out systems, woodfinishing and technical drawing. Objective freehand drawing, life drawing, and presentation drawing are components. All of the above are integrated into a series of set projects to provide an introductory experience of the craft of woodwork and to heighten awareness of the design potential of the medium.

Indicative Assessment

Assessment is in accordance to ANU School of Art Assessment Procedures by periodic review sessions, scheduled critiques with peers and staff. At the end of semester students present their work to the Workshop Assessment Panel. http://www.anu.edu.au/ITA/CSA/study.protocols/assess/index_art.html

Glass

Syllabus

A program is structured around projects designed to introduce a wide range of skills and technologies and a range of conceptual and thematic aspects. Students work independently through the pathways laid out by their Work Proposal, or POD (Point of Departure) which is developed in consultation with the Workshop Head or relevant lecturer and in reference to the published guidelines (see Program Requirements and Assessment Criteria).

Indicative Assessment

Assessment is in accordance to ANU School of Art Assessment Procedures by periodic review sessions, scheduled critiques with peers and staff. At the end of semester students present their work to the Workshop Assessment Panel. http://www.anu.edu.au/ITA/CSA/study.protocols/assess/index_art.html

Gold and Silversmithing

Syllabus

A program is structured around projects designed to introduce both a range of skills. Students concentrate on set exercises to give the widest possible introduction to the basic hand tools. Later, there is an increasing emphasis on the development of personal concepts and the planning of future work programs. The program includes a significant component of design work and the development of techniques of metal working.

Indicative Assessment

The assessment process and Course requirements are based on the successful completion of seven set projects each of which is allocated a fractional weighting. The progressive outcomes of this course are assessed by periodic critique and review sessions, and an end-of-semester presentation to the Assessment Panel. All students are required to keep a record of all technical information acquired during their time spent in the workshop, including technical processes, equipment used, risk assessment notes, sampling, material research, suppliers lists etc; as well as sketches, working drawings, ideas, inspiration, research and visual reference. Both technical notebooks and sketchbooks must be included in the presentation of work at time of assessment at the end of semester. http://www.anu.edu.au/ITA/CSA/study.protocols/assess/index_art.html

Painting

Syllabus

A program is structured around projects designed to introduce both a range of skills and technologies and a range of conceptual and thematic aspects. Projects focus on approaches to the figure and approaches to abstraction. These projects are introduced with lectures and seminars which contextualise these studion practices both historically and theoretically. One day a week is allocated to drawing. The drawing program is developed and taught in eight-week blocks by the artist-in-residence. Such visiting artists conduct drawing programs which develop skills of visual representation to broaden the students' range of methods and materials.

Indicative Assessment

Assessment is in accordance to ANU School of Art Assessment Procedures by periodic review sessions, scheduled critiques with peers and staff. At the end of semester students present their work to the Workshop Assessment Panel. http://www.anu.edu.au/ITA/CSA/study.protocols/assess/index_art.html

Photomedia

Syllabus

A program is structured around projects designed to introduce both a range of skills and technologies and a range of conceptual and thematic aspects. Study provides for the completion of a structured project aimed to give an insight into the nature of the photographic process and perception and to introduce students to the visual, conceptual and technical possibilities of the medium. Students will be also required in Major 1 and Major 2 to complete the technical program and a program in the history and theory of photography.

Indicative Assessment

Assessment is in accordance to ANU School of Art Assessment Procedures by periodic review sessions, scheduled critiques with peers and staff. At the end of semester students present their work to the Workshop Assessment Panel. http://www.anu.edu.au/ITA/CSA/study.protocols/assess/index_art.html

Sculpture

Syllabus

Major D3 is an active program of instruction encouraging a diversity of skills, processes, technologies and materials relevant to the practice of sculpture. Students engage with a range of conceptual, thematic and design considerations through an imaginative exploration of their creative responses to making. Students explore their responses through set projects to develop new skills in areas that might include modelling, cold casting, construction, assemblage, installation and hot metal casting. There are studio introductions to a broad range of approaches to making. We offer focus sessions in investigative drawing and studio theory sessions, which introduce students to a wide range of artists, ideas and approaches to making. An awareness of occupational health and safety issues is introduced through studio procedures and management.

Indicative Assessment

Assessment is in accordance to ANU School of Art Assessment Procedures by periodic review sessions, scheduled critiques with peers and staff. At the end of semester students present their work to the Workshop Assessment Panel. http://www.anu.edu.au/ITA/CSA/study.protocols/assess/index_art.html

Textiles

Syllabus

Students work on a program of structured projects, which aim to develop technical, conceptual and design skills. In the first semester students also undertake a one-day per week drawing and basic design project.

Indicative Assessment

Assessment is in accordance to ANU School of Art Assessment Procedures by periodic review sessions, scheduled critiques with peers and staff. At the end of semester students present their work to the Workshop Assessment Panel. http://www.anu.edu.au/ITA/CSA/study.protocols/assess/index_art.html

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