Drawing, Painting and Sensory Knowing

Subject EDUC10054 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 25-Feb-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 21-Jul-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016

This subject has a quota of 25 students in Semester 1, and 75 students in Semester 2.

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.



Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
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:




Coordinator

Dr Robert Brown

Contact

r.brown@unimelb.edu.au

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%

This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops.
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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