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<p>This introductory unit introduces students to key conceptual and technical skills required to create contemporary three-dimensional artworks. Through exploration of ceramic/3D materials, processes and practices, students investigate the historical and contemporary contexts of ceramics and develop approaches to making, experimentation and creative problem-solving. Practical exercises and studio activities support students in developing foundational skills and preparing for further exploration.</p>
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<p>This unit introduces students to ceramic/3D materials, techniques and processes used in the development of contemporary three-dimensional artworks. Students explore the relationship between ideas, materials and making through practical studio activities, demonstrations and experimentation. Content includes an introduction to ceramic histories, contemporary practices, surface development, construction methods and approaches to three-dimensional form. Learning activities include demonstrations, discussions, hands-on studio practice, peer feedback, written reflections and exploration of national/global contemporary art practices. Students develop technical skills, creative confidence and an understanding of ceramics as a contemporary art medium.</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 introductory unit introduces students to key conceptual and technical skills required to create contemporary three-dimensional artworks. Through exploration of ceramic/3D materials, processes and practices, students investigate the historical and contemporary contexts of ceramics and develop approaches to making, experimentation and creative problem-solving. Practical exercises and studio activities support students in developing foundational skills and preparing for further exploration.</p>
Unit content
<p>This unit introduces students to ceramic/3D materials, techniques and processes used in the development of contemporary three-dimensional artworks. Students explore the relationship between ideas, materials and making through practical studio activities, demonstrations and experimentation. Content includes an introduction to ceramic histories, contemporary practices, surface development, construction methods and approaches to three-dimensional form. Learning activities include demonstrations, discussions, hands-on studio practice, peer feedback, written reflections and exploration of national/global contemporary art practices. Students develop technical skills, creative confidence and an understanding of ceramics as a contemporary art medium.</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
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Camp St (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/vamin1033">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
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<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>Identify and describe formal elements, vocabulary and terminology relevant to ceramics and three-dimensional visual arts practice.</p>
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<p>Describe contemporary, traditional, observational and experimental approaches to ceramics and three-dimensional design.</p>
L3
<p>Apply formative methods, materials and construction processes to create three-dimensional artworks.</p>
L4
<p>Use problem-solving strategies to develop conceptual, technical and aesthetic responses in studio practice.</p>
L5
<p>Investigate ideas, resources and visual culture contexts to inform three-dimensional artworks.</p>
L6
<p>Demonstrate organisational skills, confidence and individual creative ability through resolved studio practice.</p>
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<p>Develop a Journal consisting of: responses to set tasks, source material, a record of ideas to pursue and develop, issues to resolve, and suggestions for further investigation.</p>
<p>Journal</p>
<p>15% - 25%</p>
L1, L2, L4, L5
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<p>Complete a Folio of original artworks demonstrating a range of techniques, processes and media.</p>
<p>Folio</p>
<p>75% - 85%</p>
L1, L3, L4, L5, L6
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.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
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.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
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
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Camp St (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/vamin1033">View unit fees</a>
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