Overview
Overview
This course develops levels of competence in the discipline of visual arts. Students acquire skills through conceptualisation, observation and the analysis of information to produce visual art in a variety of media. It is interdisciplinary in nature and encourages consideration of the potential for incorporating conceptual and technical approaches from a variety of sources. Students focus on creative work in a variety of disciplines including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, installation and performance.
What you'll learn
- apply discipline knowledge of creative production in both studio practice and art critical discourse; contribute to evidence based practice through visual research
- think critically and reflectively by incorporating creativity within visual research and studio practice
- demonstrate effective visual, spoken and written communication appropriate to both studio practice and art critical discourse
- recognise the significance of international visual arts and cultural practice in the development of local and national professional contemporary visual arts production
- recognise the importance of cultural diversity and visual language; respect individuals from all cultures; develop cross-cultural collaborations that foster innovation and diversity in the visual arts
- demonstrate personal awareness of a critically reflective studio practice; apply effective self-directed learning skills; sustain an engagement with visual culture and creative industries
