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Unit Overview
- Description
This is a studio based third year Fine Arts unit that prepares students for completion of their studies in the final capstone unit AFTF3050 Advanced Major Project. Based in the studio, students research both contemporary art aesthetics and focus on the practical development and experimentation with of works that conceptually model an advanced creative arts project. In addition to the development of a critically engaged body of work, all students are expected to participate in peer group discussion seminars and develop a written proposition that effectively communicates their artistic strategies.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) On-campus -
The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.
- Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 option in the Fine Arts major sequence
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) maintain a disciplined approach to their art investigations and develop effective modes of self-directed practice; (2) develop a high level of practical skills in appropriate media and technology; (3) summarise and articulate inventive conceptual/theoretical frameworks; (4) selectively use creative strategies and sound research practices to express ideas; and (5) complete a cohesive conceptual model for the development of well-resolved artworks.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) theoretical summary; (2) artworks; and (3) seminar presentation. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Vladimir Todorovic
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- any two level 2 6 points Unit(s) ARTF2270 (Inter)national Studio for Arts and Culture ARTF2021 Animation and Video ARTF2041 Art in the Environment: Deep-Time Performance and Socially-Engaged Art ARTF2030 BioArt ARTF2000 Curatorial Practices in Contemporary Arts ARTF2040 Environmental and Biological Art ARTF2031 Living Art ARTF2020 Moving Images ARTF2055 Photography and Printmaking studio
- Incompatibility
- Unit(s) VISA3050 Advanced Studio (ID 4823)
- Incidental fees
- Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available "
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):Fine Arts consumables (estimated cost - $50-$300). - Contact hours
- Up to 4 hours per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.