VPA211 Materials and Image Development (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Design and Visual Production (DSVIS)

Duration: One sesssion

Abstract:

This subject extends the breadth and understanding of the student's perception of art and design practices. It explores the multi-disciplined nature of current practice using traditional and contemporary processes. The students are encouraged to investigate a wide range of approaches and influences in developing their individual practice.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Internal	Wagga Wagga
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VPA211

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

not available to students who have successfully completed ART230 or SLV215 OR TXT205

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- have the capacity and understanding to select appropriate methods and styles for the expression of visual information
- be able to demonstrate the ability to experiment with process, technique and their application to visual formats
- be able to understand the elements and principles of design relevant to various disciplines
- be able to comprehend and perceive methods of visual communication
- have the abilty to critically analyse their own or other's work

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- Traditional and Contemporary Practices, Methods and Processes: manipulation of materials to achieve appropriate and predetermined outcomes; exploration of imagery, to develop, establish a variety of visual outcomes; initial concept to visual solutions as illustrated through the works of contemporary artists - Imagery, Exploration and Application: the personal aesthetic: research into traditional and contemporary approaches to the making of art analysis of imagery

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