This elective course will provide grduate students with an introduction to working with found objects and mixed media.  The course introduces students to the material properties of found objects and to the possibilities presented by them in mixed media art practice. A variety of forming methods are introduced, formal, material, process and conceptual issues are addressed and occupational health and safety instruction is included.

At the completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate creative use of techniques and equipment

2. Demonstrate sophisticated analysis and exploration of materials and processes

3. Show a critical awareness of historical and theoretical contexts relevant to their individual projects

4. Exploit the characteristics of materials and processes in an individual and conceptually developed way

5. Demonstrate critical, analytical and self-reflective practice

6. Apply concepts and techniques to the development of resolved works of art

7. Extend personal topics by independent research

8. Demonstrate adherence to OH & S requirements and procedures

Study Plan: 10% 800 - 1000wds  [LO 3, 5]

Studio investigations 30% [LO 1 – 8]

Portfolio of studio work (40%) [LO: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]

Detailed studio journal including 1000 wd written reflection (20%) [LO: 3, 5, 7, 8].

Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.

4 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and 4 hours per week independent studio practice.

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Students should have a basic knowledge of simple hand tools and familiarity with the materials and processes of  making artworks.

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