Drawing Studies 5

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Building upon processes, experience, and knowledge gained in Drawing Studies 1 to 4 this subject emphasises the development of a sustained, systematic, art practice within an open studio situation. Thus it serves as an introduction to the Honours Year. Students are required to formulate an ongoing plan or outline from which they can initiate a focused body of work. While the work plan is not intended for assessment, its contribution to the focus and direction of proposed pieces is significant. The student is encouraged to develop a professional attitude, critical skills, and the ability to resolve problems independently. Participation in the professional practice classes is a further requirement. This provides the student with an opportunity for practical experience in making exhibition proposals, access to information on documenting artworks, constructing curriculum vitae and grant applications. The supervising lecturer may ask students to present material demonstrating an understanding of these topics. Students are expected to carry out research on the functions, procedures and contributions of various exhibition venues and their position within the local, national and international art arena.

Information Not Available

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

At the completion of the course or subject students should be able to:

• demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
• demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;
• demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional visual artist in the 21st century;
• work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of visual artistic environments;
• demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas;
• understand their relationship with and responsibility to their cultural environment and society.