The Book as Art Object

Subject 760-237 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 1-hour lecture and 2-hour workshop and five hours of studio access per week
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: 25 points of first year visual media or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Subject Overview:

This subject provides an exploration of visual narrative through a close study of theory and practice in visual media as it relates to the artist book. Each student will make one traditional artist book and one experimental artist book. The relationship between text and image will be fully explored through lectures, practical demonstrations and gallery visits. Students can work in both two and three dimensions.

Assessment: A 10-minute oral/visual presentation equivalent to 1000 words 20% (due in week four). A scholarly essay/exhibition review equivalent to 1000 words 20%(due in week nine) and a folio of bound books and sketchbook equivalent to 2000 words 60% (due at the end of semester). A hurdle requirement of a minimum of 80% attendance required.Assessment submitted late without an approved formal extension will be penalised at 2% per day. Students who fail to submit up to 2-weeks after the final due date without a formal extension and/or special consideration will receive a fail grade for the piece of assessment.
Prescribed Texts: Prescribed Texts:A subject reader will be available from the Bookroom at the beginning of semester.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • apply analytical, cognitive and practical skills to the planning and successful completion of two artists books;

  • think creatively and independently, and engage in constructive, critical discourse;

  • research the role of myth and narrative from historical, cultural, and contemporary perspectives;

  • express complex concepts and undertake intellectual investigations through visual imagery;

  • participate in informed discussion relative to the philosophy and methodologies inherent in the discipline.
Notes:

Formerly available as 760-237 Visual Arts: Myth and Narrative. Students who have completed Visual Arts: Myth and Narrative are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Related Course(s): Bachelor of Creative Arts
Bachelor of Creative Arts and Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Creative Arts and Bachelor of Teaching
Diploma in Creative Arts

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