Drawing, Painting and Sensory Knowing

Subject EDUC10054 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 28-Jul-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015

This subject has a quota of 75 students.

Places will be allocated based on date of enrolment until the quota is reached. Anyone enrolling after the quota has been reached will be notified by the MGSE Student Centre at least one week prior to the start of teaching.



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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours
Prerequisites: None
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 Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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Dr Robert Brown

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Subject Overview:

Through studio practice linked to learning theories this subject will explore a range of approaches to drawing and painting. Students will investigate key theories including artistic pedagogy, children’s early symbolisation through art, visual perception and visual design. Students will explore a range of drawing and painting techniques and media. The experiential nature of the subject is supported by direct studies undertaken in sites including museums and galleries.
Learning Outcomes:
  • Explore and reflect critically on diverse approaches and purposes of drawing and painting
  • Learn a range of visual arts drawing and painting methods
  • Develop observational and design skills
  • Develop an understanding of key principles of visual perception, design and analysis
  • Develop an understanding of pedagogical theories that inform visual arts practice
Assessment:
  • Visual Arts Folio and Written Analysis, 2400 words equivalent, due week 8, 60%
  • Student-directed Project: Folio and Written Analysis, 1600 words equivalent, due week 13, 40%

Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs/online classes) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

This subject will assist students to acquire the following graduate attributes:

  • expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse settings
  • have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
  • be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
  • be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies
Links to further information: http://education.unimelb.edu.au/study_with_us/breadth/arts_practice_and_engagement#drawing
Related Breadth Track(s): Arts Practice and Engagement

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