ARTV2012 Major D4 P/T
The details for the course, Major D4 P/T (ARTV2012), apply to all of the following topics. Specific descriptions for Syllabus and Proposed Assessment that apply to each topic are detailed below.
Art Theory
There are no syllabus or indicative asesssment details for this topic.
Ceramics
Syllabus
Projects are designed to introduce students to both a range of skills and technologies and a range of conceptual and thematic aspects addressed by the program of study. Students are introduced to a range of hand constructed and wheel-formed methods and complete a series of projects using various technologies. The glaze/clay/kilns course stage I is commenced in D1, D2, D3 or D4 depending on when it is offered.
Contact: Head of Ceramics Workshop, Janet DeBoos
Furniture
Syllabus
A program is structured around projects and lectures designed to introduce both a range of skills and technologies and a range of conceptual and thematic aspects addressed by the program of study. The study and application of jointing systems will continue, together with relevant wood-shaping techniques, marking-out systems, woodfinishing and technical drawing. Objective freehand drawing, life drawing, and presentation drawing are components. All of the above are integrated into a series of set projects to provide an introductory experience of the craft of woodwork and to heighten awareness of the design potential of the medium.
Contact: Head of Furniture Workshop, Rodney Hayward
Glass
Syllabus
A program is structured around projects designed to introduce a wide range of skills and technologies and a range of conceptual and thematic aspects. Students work independently through the pathways laid out by their Work Proposal, which is developed in consultation with the Workshop Head or relevant lecturer.
Contact: Head of Glass Workshop, Richard Whiteley
Gold & Silversmithing
Syllabus
A program is structured around projects designed to introduce both a range of skills. Students concentrate on set exercises to give the widest possible introduction to the basic hand tools. Later, there is an increasing emphasis on the development of personal concepts and the planning of future work programs. The program includes a significant component of design work and the development of techniques of metal working.
Contact: Head of Gold & Silversmithing Workshop, Johannes Kuhnen
Painting
Syllabus
A program is structured around projects designed to introduce both a range of skills and technologies and a range of conceptual and thematic aspects. Projects focus on approaches to the figure and approaches to abstraction. These projects are introduced with lectures and seminars which contextualise these studion practices both historically and theoretically. One day a week is allocated to drawing. The drawing program is developed and taught in eight-week blocks by the artist-in-residence. Such visiting artists conduct drawing programs which develop skills of visual representation to broaden the students' range of methods and materials.
Contact: Head of Painting Workshop, Ruth Waller
Photomedia
Syllabus
A program is structured around projects designed to introduce both a range of skills and technologies and a range of conceptual and thematic aspects. Study provides for the completion of a structured project aimed to give an insight into the nature of the photographic process and perception and to introduce students to the visual, conceptual and technical possibilities of the medium. Students will be also required in Major 1 and Major 2 to complete the technical program and a program in the history and theory of photography.
Contact: Head of Photography & Media Arts Workshop, Martyn Jolly
Sculpture
Syllabus
Major D4 is an active program of instruction encouraging a diversity of skills, processes, technologies and materials relevant to the practice of sculpture. Students engage with a range of conceptual, thematic and design considerations through an imaginative exploration of their creative responses to making. Students explore their responses through set projects to develop new skills in areas that might include modelling, cold casting, construction, assemblage, installation and hot metal casting. There are studio introductions to a broad range of approaches to making. We offer focus sessions in investigative drawing and studio theory sessions, which introduce students to a wide range of artists, ideas and approaches to making. An awareness of occupational health and safety issues is introduced through studio procedures and management.
Contact: Head of Sculpture Workshop, Wendy Teakel
Textiles
Syllabus
Students work on a program of structured projects, which aim to develop technical, conceptual and design skills. In the first semester students also undertake a one-day per week drawing and basic design project.
Contact: Head of Textiles Workshop, Valerie Kirk
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
