DESA2002 Major 3
The details for the course, Major 3 (DESA2002), 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 Ceramics Workshop, Janet DeBoos
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 components 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 Furniture Workshop, Rodney Hayward
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 Glass Workshop, Richard Whiteley
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 Gold & Silversmithing Workshop, Johannes Kuhnen
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 Sculpture Workshop, Wendy Teakel
Indicative Assessment
Textiles
Syllabus
The program is structured around projects, visiting artists and the development of individual themes and experimental work methods. Technical skills are taught in tapestry, weave, screenprinting, computer aided design for digital printing and applied design. Studio theory covers historical and contemporary textile practice and student presentations on individual research projects to develop a context for their own art practice.
Contact: Head of Textiles Workshop, Valerie Kirk
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