ARTV2003 Major 3
The details for the course, Major 3 (ARTV2003), apply to all of the following topics. Specific descriptions for Syllabus and Proposed Assessment that apply to each topic are detailed below.
Ceramics
Syllabus
Two or more projects, each of which may run for the duration of up to half a semester, which concentrate on aspects of the ceramic surface and address the meaning of surface. One of these projects will be wheel-based and one will be off-wheel. The projects may include decorative techniques that are applied, or those created through the manipulation of clay or its firing (eg. salt, wood, saggar raku or black firings). Use of plaster in the form of working surface may be included. Two short pieces of research on the broader ceramic field and documentation/presentation of these are required. Part 2 of the glaze/clay/kilns course is undertaken in Major 3.
Contact: Head of Workshop, Janet DeBoos
Janet.DeBoos@anu.edu.au
Digital Media
Syllabus
The program is structured around projects designed to introduce both a range of skills and technologies and a range of conceptional and thematic aspects. The course teaches animation, video, networked media, sound and critical thinking. Students engage in a process of investigation through individual responses to various topics. The visual, conceptual and technical possibilities and the history of new media are further expanded as the program progresses. A studio theory program introducing students to the history and theory of the media arts must also be completed.
Contact: Head of Workshop, Martyn Jolly
Furniture
Syllabus
The course is structured around projects designed to further the introduction of a range of conceptual and thematic aspects. The study and application of jointing systems will continue, together with relevant wood-shaping techniques, marking-out systems, woodfinishing and technical drawing. Objective free hand drawing and presentation drawing are scheduled components of the course. Concept development, research, drawing and design are part of the practical and theory compenents of the course work structure. The Workshop teaching program is supported by specialties such as tool making which are run through the Workshop Visiting Artist Program.
Contact: Head of Workshop, Rodney Hayward
Rodney.Hayward@anu.edu.au
Glass
Syllabus
The focus in the second year continues in the areas of kiln forming, hot glass skills development, learning cold working techniques and glass history. Fundamentals taught in the practical kiln forming area include fusing, kiln use and cold working techniques. In the hot shop, students continue to develop technical skills while in the cold shop, cutting using lathes with stone and diamond wheels, and other cold working techniques are introduced.
Contact: Head of Workshop, Richard Whiteley
Richard.Whiteley@anu.edu.au
Gold and Silversmithing
Syllabus
Students extend their studies by developing individual 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 new materials and a combination of materials will be introduced. Individual projects are decided upon in consultation with Workshop staff. Reference throughout, will be made to the history of gold and silversmithing so that students become aware of the context in which their subject has evolved.
Contact: Head of Workshop, Johannes Kuhnen
Johannes.Kuhnen@anu.edu.au
Painting
Syllabus
This course begins by further exploring issues of composition, figure/ground and pictorial space via the figure, and follows with a project designed to introduce the principles of abstraction, exploring a range of approaches to paint delivery, surface and scale. Studio work will be supported by a series of lectures and student seminar presentations which provide a historical and theoretical context for each project and introduce students to a wide range of artists and ideas. Drawing occupies one day each week and is taught by artists participating in the Visiting Artists Program.
Contact: Head of Workshop, Ruth Waller
Ruth.Waller@anu.edu.au
Photomedia
Syllabus
The program is structured around projects designed to introduce both a range of skills and technoligies and a range of conceptual and thematic aspects. The course teaches darkroom imaging, camera skills (medium and large format), digital environment and critical thinking. Students engage in a process of investigation through individual responses to the various topics. The visual, conceptual and technical possibilities and the history of the medium are further expanded as the program progresses. A studio theory program introducing students to the history and theory of the medium must also be completed.
Contact: Head of Workshop, Martyn Jolly
Martyn.Jolly@anu.edu.au
Printmedia and Drawing
Syllabus
A weekly drawing and digital imaging class emphasises the development of personal imagery within a broad interpretation of drawing activity, and provides the basis for investigation of Printmaking processes. Technical skills are taught in a series of studio based projects which cover Lithography and Etching, with a strong emphasis placed on the inventive manipulation of techniques and materials. An accompanying studio theory class helps students to locate their work and creative thinking within an Australasian context.
Contact: Head of Workshop, Patsy Payne
Patsy.Payne@anu.edu.au
Sculpture
Syllabus
The program prepares students to work with both projects and Independent Work Proposals (IWP) in an experimental and expansive way. Sculpture supports students wishing to participate in Environmental Studio Studies trips and programs as part of the IWP. Students expand their conceptual, thematic and design considerations through gaining further knowledge of skills, processes, technologies and materials relevant to the practice of sculpture. Individual development is supported through one on one dialogue with supervisors and critique sessions. Focus sessions in studio theory assist the student to locate their practice critically within the contemporary arena. Sessions in investigative drawing are introduced as a tool to support a developing awareness of a professional sculptural practice. An introduction to flexible mould making and hot metal casting as well as short explorations into temporal mediums such as video are completed before moving onto independent research. An expanded competency of aspects of making is encouraged. It is expected that there is a demonstrated awareness of occupational health and safety issues as they have been introduced through procedures and studio management.
Contact: Head of Workshop, Wendy Teakel
Wendy.Teakel@anu.edu.au
Textiles
Syllabus
The program is structured around projects, visiting artists and the development of individual themes and experiental work methods. Technical skills are taught in tapestry, weave, screenprinting, computer aided design for digital printing and applied design. Studio theory provides a context for student work and incorporates both historical and contemporary textile practice and student presentations on individual research projects.
Contact: Head of Workshop, Valerie Kirk
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