In this course, students undertake two or more projects addressing the meaning of objects situated within the domestic context (On the Table). Projects will include both wheel-based and off-wheel processes and may include decorative techniques that are applied, or those created through the manipulation of clay or its firing and mould making of various kinds will be included. Part 1 of the compulsory Glaze/Clay/Kilns course is undertaken. Occupational health and safety instruction is an integral part of this course.

By the end of this course you should be able to

1. show an increased level of skill with use of materials, equipment and tools relevant to design in this discipline.
2. plan and manage design projects, independently or collaboratively
3. exploit the characteristics of materials and processes in an individual way
4. demonstrate critical awareness of design issues
5. comply with OH & S requirements and procedures

Portfolio of studio work (80%) [LO’s 1 – 5]

Journal/Documentation/Studio Theory presentation (20%). [LO’s 2, 4, 5]

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

12 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and 6 hours per week independent studio practice.

ARTV1032 Foundation Computer Studies, DESA1020 Figure and Life, DESA1021 Precise Drawing/Model Making, DESA1022 Vision and Perception, and either ARTV1102 Ceramics 2 or DESA1002 Major 2

Incompatible with DESA2002 Major 3

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