VSA3004 Contemporary Art Practice 4 (FOART)

Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Fine Arts) Band 1

There are no pre-requisites for this course however it is advisable that students have completed Contemporary Arts Practice 1, 2 and 3 (Arts Management).

Synopsis

This course is concerned with the application of a developed understanding of a range of visual arts skills and concepts within one of the three areas of practice, either Visual Arts Studio, Hybrid Studies or Arts Management. By the application of a developed understanding of methods, materials and concepts students will be expected to demonstrate their technical, conceptual, observational and management skills at a higher level. Visual Arts Studio and Hybrid Studies consist of a combination of three workshops in Painting, Printmaking, Ceramics, Sculpture and Textiles. Hybrid Studies has an industry/design focus. Arts Management will develop theoretical and curatorial skills which meet industry standards. Visual Arts Studio, Hybrid Studies and Arts Management will be reinforced by lectures and critical discussion on contemporary arts/crafts practice, analysing the work of established professionals in order to increase student insight into concepts expressed visually in all aspects of studio practice. Students are expected to be able to articulate the concerns of their practice underpinned by historical and theoretical knowledge in the arts. NOTE: Arts Management is the only area available to External students. On campus students can choose from the 3 areas.