Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Arts and Humanities

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.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Foundation Studio

• Unit Code

  VIS1315

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Mr Gregory John PRYOR

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Description

This is a foundation unit introducing students to methods of making and terminology within the visual arts. Responding to set projects, students will create a series of works through painting, printmaking and 3D processes. Lectures will introduce historical and contemporary artists and artworks for critical discussion and investigation. Methods for exploring the development of artworks will be explored through the generation of three-dimensional models, collages, drawings and photographs. The production of a materials and methods 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

Previously coded VIS1305

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Describe a range of materials and techniques for creating three dimensional works.
2. Identify, describe and apply basic two and three-dimensional artist materials, methods and terminology (printmaking, painting, drawing, sculpture).
3. Summarise basic colour theory and the application of chromatic greys in painting.
4. Convert drawings and photographs and collages into printed images.
5. Apply occupational health and safety guidelines.

Unit Content

1. Introduction to visual arts terminology through historic and contemporary case studies of relevant artists.
2. Materials, specialist papers, grounds and surface preparation for painting, printmaking and drawing.
3. Translation of photographs to paintings, drawing and prints.
4. Introduction to painting, printmaking and sculpture materials and processes.
5. Induction into wood, steel and print workshop.
6. Production of a materials and methods manual.
7. Occupational health and safety studio guidelines.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars are further developed through structured workshops and demonstrations. In combination with advice and guidance from the lecturer, this critical engagement combined with exploration and experimentation through practical workshops informs the artwork that the student will develop.

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.

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