VIS1021 Technology and Design (FOART)

Units 1.0 (Visual Arts and Crafts) Band 1

Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: BVAR or BVBE

Synopsis

This is a course that introduces students to the basic concepts of design that are fundamental to visual composition. While referring predominantly to the two dimensional areas of drawing, painting, photography, and printmaking, aspects of form and mass are shown to facilitate an understanding of the three dimensional format, and its illusion on a two dimensional picture plane. An introduction to computer technology as a graphic device for artists will enable students to translate examples of the elements and principles of design through digital imaging. Issues of Workplace Health and Safety as they pertain to the studio arts, design, and technology will be addressed and procedures explained. Upon demonstrating an understanding of Standard Operational Procedures in studio situations students will receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Workshop Technology. The receipt of this certificate is necessary in order to continue to the next areas of studio and visual arts practice.