vpa4spa studio practice a
HONOURS STUDIO PRACTICE A - VISUAL ARTS
VPA4SPA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 45
Subject outline
In this subject students undertake a major self-directed project, produced under supervision, which concludes with an end-of-year exhibition supported by an exegesis (7,500 - 9,000 words). This subject encourages independent research within a studio and practice-led context where a high level of critical and conceptual awareness, technical competency and judgment is required. This subject prepares students for higher professional achievement and further post-graduate study. This subject is linked to the second semester subject VPA4SPB and the writing of the final exegesis and must be undertaken concurrently with VPA4RMA in Semester 1. Honous can only be completed full time.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points45
Subject Co-ordinatorCaroline Wallace
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission in BEHVA or AHCAB or AHCAM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Practice as research : approaches to creative arts enquiry | Recommended | Barrett, E. , 2010. | LONDON, UK : I.B. TAURIS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop and apply art project management skills in a professional environment
- Activities:
- Produce a coherent thematic folio of artwork through praxis.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Work independently and collaboratively in the creative arts discipline in response to project demands.
- Activities:
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and contextualize either individually or collaboratively in an arts project.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
03. Apply interpersonal communication skills in modes suited to a range of audeiences
- Activities:
- Presentation of art/design works in either group or individual exihibition/publication.Interpret, communicate and present complex work and ideas to specialist and non specialist audiences using professional conventions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Conduct a research methodology appropriate to creative arts
- Activities:
- Generate, research amd explore ideas, concepts and processes in the field through integrated creative, critical and reflective thinking.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Present project material in an environment appropriate to the exoectations of the profession. Present and discuss project outcomes in a colleagiate manner.
- Activities:
- Present a coherent thematic folio of artwork through praxis.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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