DESA1002 Major 2

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 2 continues the introduction of students to their discipline in design arts. Basic skills, techniques and processes, including occupational health and safety instruction, are extended and the engagement with the conceptual underpinnings of the subject area continues. 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 an understanding of the fundamentals of processes, procedures and technologies Demonstrate creative exploration of materials Experiment with concepts Identify relevant historical and theoretical issues for design practice 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.
Requisite Statement	DESA1001
Preliminary Reading	Are specified by each Workshop.
Programs	Bachelor of Design Arts
Academic Contact	Helen Ennis

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