DESA3002 Major 5

Topics

The details for the course, Major 5 (DESA3002), apply to all of the following topics. Specific descriptions for Syllabus and Proposed Assessment that apply to each topic are detailed below.

Ceramics

Syllabus

Students extend their studies through independent study programs in which they develop designs demonstrating individual themes and work methods and through which they are encouraged to develop a particular and focused body of work in which they have a personal interest. The study program as outlined in a Work Proposal (see guidelines provided with Program Requirements and Assessment Criteria) is subject to approval by the Head of Workshop or relevant lecturer.

Indicative Assessment

Assessment is by periodic criticism and review sessions, and end-of-semester presentation to the Assessment Panel. Critique sessions provide ongoing advice on work in progress in response to set projects, the mid-course reviews provide indicative advice on a student's achievement against the assessment criteria, and the end of semester presentation will assess the final outcomes against the agreed requirements of course projects.

Furniture

Syllabus

In Major 5, students must develop independent study programs initiated from set design briefs drawn from the genres of furniture - chair, table, and cabinet. As the need arises, students will be expected to participate in specific projects initiated by Visiting Artists and which will cover specialized areas, demonstrations, and discussions dealing with specific processes and conceptual considerations. By this level the Workshop expects a clear demonstration of innovation, critical thinking, technical soundness of making and maturity in understanding the design process.

Indicative Assessment

Glass

Syllabus

Students extend their abilities by developing individual designs based on themes and working methods through an independent study program. As the need arises, they will also participate in set projects, which cover specialised areas, demonstrations and discussions dealing with specific techniques, processes, and conceptual considerations. The study program as outlined in a Work Proposal, or POD (Point Of Departure), see guidelines provided with Program Requirements and Assessment Criteria. The program is subject to approval by the Head of Workshop or relevant lecturer. The Workshop's expectation is for clear demonstration of innovation in students technical work methodology, critical thinking and resulting artwork.

Indicative Assessment

Gold and Silversmithing

Syllabus

Students extend their studies by developing individual designs based on themes and work methods. The programs of study are project-oriented and concentrate on developing students' skills and on choosing and applying techniques appropriate to their particular tasks. There is a greater emphasis on the use of varied methods in the same work and on new materials and a combination of materials will be introduced. Individual projects are decided in consultation with Workshop staff. In the final year, students are expected to achieve a high degree of self motivation and independence.

Indicative Assessment

Assessment is in accordance to ANU School of Art Assessment Procedures by periodic critique and review sessions and end of semester presentation to the Assessment Panel. The Assessment process and course requirements are based on the successful completion of a project set by independent work proposal. 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 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 each semester.

Sculpture

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

Textiles

Syllabus

Students extend their studies through the development of designs demonstating individual themes and work methods. Students must develop an independent study program outlined as a Work Proposal (see guidelines provided with Program Requirements and Assessment Criteria) subject to the approval of the Head of Workshop or relevant lecturer.

Indicative Assessment

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.