DESA1001 Major 1

First Year Course

Offered By	School of Art
Academic Career	Undergraduate
Course Subject	Design Art
Offered in	First Semester, 2010, Second Semester, 2010, First Semester, 2011, and Second Semester, 2011
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	Major 1 introduces students to their major area of study in design arts. Basic skills, techniques and processes, including occupational health and safety instruction, are covered along with an overview of the conceptual underpinnings of the subject area. Instruction is through project-based studio work and a program of studio theory.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of this course you should be able to: Show familiarity with the fundamentals of a range of processes and new technologies relevant to design Apply a range of introductory technical skills in the area of two and three-dimensional design and construction Demonstrate awareness of historical traditions and conventions in art and design Show awareness of OH & S requirements and procedures.
Indicative Assessment	Portfolio of studio work (80%) and Journal/Documentation/Studio Theory presentation (20%). Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.
Workload	8 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and 4 hours per week independent studio practice.
Areas of Interest	Visual Arts
Preliminary Reading	Are specified by each Workshop.
Programs	Bachelor of Design Arts and Bachelor of Design Arts
Academic Contact	Helen Ennis

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