Year
2019
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 4-hour practical weekly
Prerequisites
1 Admission into BCAVA-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)
2 13.5 units of any level topics
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2)
Assumed knowledge
This topic assumes completion of an Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts. Students will be expected to be familiar with the practice and theory of the studio in which they complete their study
Assessment
Assignment(s), Practical work
Topic description
This topic forms part of the final year studio work in the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts). In this topic students will research, and experiment with, materials and/or techniques in their chosen studio
Educational aims
This topic aims to:

  • develop students’ skills and abilities in carrying out both academic and practice-led research

  • Develop skills in keeping reflective documents and research, and synthesising this in the creating of art work
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will be able to:

  • Conduct research into an artist, or movement, technique, or material in their studio

  • Develop a body of work in response to research

  • Plan, prepare and reflect on their own creative practice

  • Maintain a reflective journal showing exercises, notes and sketches, research and development of personal and technical ideas