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<p>This unit provides students with the opportunity to explore the history, capabilities and potential of various materials and technologies of art making. Having completed first year studies that included, drawing and digital arts as well as a variety of modes of making two dimensional and multi-dimensional artworks students will now employ technical, conceptual and experimental strategies in response to set projects and independent research. In terms of the set work students will investigate prescribed materials and techniques and apply this information to critically engage with their strengths and weaknesses. In terms of independent research, and in consultation with teaching staff, students will choose a medium and undertake a close examination of, and experimentation with, the materials and technology of that medium resulting in a small body of creative work.</p>
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<p>This unit provides students with the opportunity to explore the history, capabilities and potential of various materials and technologies of art making. Having completed first year studies that included, drawing and digital arts as well as a variety of modes of making two dimensional and multi-dimensional artworks, students will now employ technical, conceptual and experimental strategies in response to set projects and independent research focusing on the materials and technologies of artmaking. In terms of the set work students will investigate prescribed materials and techniques and apply this information to critically engage with the inherent strengths and weaknesses. In terms of independent research, and in consultation with teaching staff, students will choose a medium and undertake a close examination of, and experimentation with, the materials and technology of that medium resulting in a small body of creative work.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides students with the opportunity to explore the history, capabilities and potential of various materials and technologies of art making. Having completed first year studies that included, drawing and digital arts as well as a variety of modes of making two dimensional and multi-dimensional artworks students will now employ technical, conceptual and experimental strategies in response to set projects and independent research. In terms of the set work students will investigate prescribed materials and techniques and apply this information to critically engage with their strengths and weaknesses. In terms of independent research, and in consultation with teaching staff, students will choose a medium and undertake a close examination of, and experimentation with, the materials and technology of that medium resulting in a small body of creative work.</p>
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<p>This unit provides students with the opportunity to explore the history, capabilities and potential of various materials and technologies of art making. Having completed first year studies that included, drawing and digital arts as well as a variety of modes of making two dimensional and multi-dimensional artworks, students will now employ technical, conceptual and experimental strategies in response to set projects and independent research focusing on the materials and technologies of artmaking. In terms of the set work students will investigate prescribed materials and techniques and apply this information to critically engage with the inherent strengths and weaknesses. In terms of independent research, and in consultation with teaching staff, students will choose a medium and undertake a close examination of, and experimentation with, the materials and technology of that medium resulting in a small body of creative work.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Arts Academy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
100301 - Fine Arts
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/vacap2001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=VACAP1011" target="_blank">VACAP1011</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=VACAP1012" target="_blank">VACAP1012</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=VASAP1002" target="_blank">VASAP1002</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "CVASP1002" / "CVASP2002"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Acquire an intermediate level standard understanding of how the choice of various materials and technologies impacts on the final product.</p>
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<p>Engage and articulate vocabulary appropriate to a wide variety of materials and technologies utilised in art-making.</p>
K3
<p>Acquire a refined level of understanding of the uses and issues, such as sustainability, with a chosen material and /or technology</p>
S1
<p>Utilise a variety of materials and technologies for expressive and aesthetic ends.</p>
S2
<p>Engage in creative problem solving and critical experimentation with a variety of materials and technologies of art-making.</p>
S3
<p>Design a creative project that focuses on a chosen material / technology that explores its capabilities and limitations.</p>
A1
<p>Critically reflect on, and appraise, the value and role of various art-making materials and technologies.</p>
A2
<p>Demonstrate knowledge and skills of various art-making materials and technologies.</p>
A3
<p>Investigate, plan and complete a visual exposition of an in-depth exploration of a chosen material/technology.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Develop a Portfolio of responses to set tasks that includes: source material and information on each material /technology a record of sampling, testing and critically reflecting on the capabilities and limitations of the materials and technologies</p>
<p>Portfolio A</p>
<p>40-50%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Complete a portfolio of work on one specific material and /or technology that consists of: information on the usage and achievements of others with this material and/ or technology a small body of creative work that utilises the specified material and/ or technology and a reflective statement on the task.</p>
<p>Portfolio of written commentary and original art</p>
<p>50-60%</p>
K2, K3, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Arts Academy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
100301 - Fine Arts
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/vacap2001">View unit fees</a>
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