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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Materials and Methods: Approaches to Studio

  • Unit Code

    VIS1305

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This is a foundation unit introducing students to the methods and terminology of the visual arts. Students explore a selection of materials and associated sources, tools, techniques, and processes. The compilation of a technical and materials resource manual with occupational health and safety guidelines is a central element to this unit, serving as an ongoing resource for further studies.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded VIS1302

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Describe a range of materials and structural techniques for creating three dimensional forms.
  2. Explain how to numerically measure materials and artwork dimensions.
  3. Identify and explain the importance of the occupational health and safety workshop and studio guidelines.
  4. Identify the potential for reducing waste and energy use, choosing non-toxic materials and recycling materials.
  5. Identify, describe and apply basic two and three-dimensional artist materials, methods and terminology (printmaking, painting, drawing, sculpture).
  6. Select a compatible range of papers, grounds, mark making tools and materials for two dimensional works.
  7. Summarise colour theory and the application of a colour wheel.

Unit Content

  1. Articulation of visual arts terminology.
  2. Basic mould making and plaster casting.
  3. Construction of stretcher frame and sculptural armature.
  4. Introduction to painting (watercolor, acrylic, and oil).
  5. Materials, grounds and surface preparation for painting and drawing.
  6. Occupational health and safety studio guidelines, materials data sheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
  7. Production of materials and methods resource manual.
  8. Sustainable art materials and methods.
  9. Workshop induction to intaglio presses in print workshop.
  10. Workshop induction to metal fabrication.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures. Demonstrations. Workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
JournalMaterial and methods manual30%
Creative WorkTechnical workshops and associated creative works70%

Text References

  • ^ Mayer, R., & Sheehan, S. (1991). Artist's handbook of materials and techniques. Faber and Faber.
  • Elkins, J. (2000). 'Introduction' What painting is: How to think about oil painting, using the language of alchemy. London: Routledge.
  • Turner, Silvie, (1998). The book of fine paper. New York: Thames and Hudson
  • Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von. (1970). Theory of colours. (C. L. Eastlake, Trans.) Cambridge, Mass.: M.I.T. Press.
  • Itten, Johannes, (2004). (E. van Haagen, Trans.) The art of color: The subjective experience and objective rationale of color. New York: Wiley.
  • Phaidon Press Ltd. (2009). 'Introduction' in Vitamin 3-D: New perspectives in sculpture and installation.

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

VIS1305|1|1

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Materials and Methods: Approaches to Studio

  • Unit Code

    VIS1305

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This is a foundation unit introducing students to the methods and terminology of the visual arts. Students explore a selection of materials and associated sources, tools, techniques, and processes. The compilation of a technical and materials resource manual with occupational health and safety guidelines is a central element to this unit, serving as an ongoing resource for further studies.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded VIS1302

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Describe a range of materials and structural techniques for creating three dimensional forms.
  2. Explain how to numerically measure materials and artwork dimensions.
  3. Identify and explain the importance of the occupational health and safety workshop and studio guidelines.
  4. Identify the potential for reducing waste and energy use, choosing non-toxic materials and recycling materials.
  5. Identify, describe and apply basic two and three-dimensional artist materials, methods and terminology (printmaking, painting, drawing, sculpture).
  6. Select a compatible range of papers, grounds, mark making tools and materials for two dimensional works.
  7. Summarise colour theory and the application of a colour wheel.

Unit Content

  1. Articulation of visual arts terminology.
  2. Basic mould making and plaster casting.
  3. Construction of stretcher frame and sculptural armature.
  4. Introduction to painting (watercolor, acrylic, and oil).
  5. Materials, grounds and surface preparation for painting and drawing.
  6. Occupational health and safety studio guidelines, materials data sheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
  7. Production of materials and methods resource manual.
  8. Sustainable art materials and methods.
  9. Workshop induction to intaglio presses in print workshop.
  10. Workshop induction to metal fabrication.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures. Demonstrations. Workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
JournalMaterial and methods manual30%
Creative WorkTechnical workshops and associated creative works70%

Text References

  • ^ Mayer, R., & Sheehan, S. (1991). Artist's handbook of materials and techniques. Faber and Faber.
  • Elkins, J. (2000). 'Introduction' What painting is: How to think about oil painting, using the language of alchemy. London: Routledge.
  • Turner, Silvie, (1998). The book of fine paper. New York: Thames and Hudson
  • Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von. (1970). Theory of colours. (C. L. Eastlake, Trans.) Cambridge, Mass.: M.I.T. Press.
  • Itten, Johannes, (2004). (E. van Haagen, Trans.) The art of color: The subjective experience and objective rationale of color. New York: Wiley.
  • Phaidon Press Ltd. (2009). 'Introduction' in Vitamin 3-D: New perspectives in sculpture and installation.

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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