School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Foundation Studio
  • Unit Code

    VIS1315
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Gregory John PRYOR

Description

This is a foundation unit introducing students to methods of making and terminology within the visual arts. Responding to set projects, students will create a series of works through painting, printmaking, drawing and 3D processes. Lectures will introduce historical and contemporary artists and artworks for critical discussion and investigation. Methods for exploring the development of artworks will be explored through the generation of three-dimensional models, collages, drawings and photographs. The production of a materials and methods resource manual with occupational health and safety guidelines is a central element to this unit, serving as an ongoing resource for further studies.

Equivalent Rule

Previously coded VIS1305

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Describe a range of materials and techniques for creating three dimensional works.
  2. Identify, describe and apply basic two and three-dimensional artist materials, methods and terminology (printmaking, painting, drawing, 3D).
  3. Summarise basic colour theory and the application of chromatic greys in painting.
  4. Convert drawings and photographs and collages into printed images.
  5. Apply occupational health and safety guidelines.

Unit Content

  1. Introduction to visual arts terminology through historic and contemporary case studies of relevant artists.
  2. Materials, specialist papers, grounds and surface preparation for painting, printmaking and drawing.
  3. Translation of photographs to paintings, drawing and prints.
  4. Introduction to painting, printmaking, drawing, 3D materials and processes.
  5. Induction to painting, drawing, and printmaking studios.
  6. Production of a materials and methods manual.
  7. Occupational health and safety studio guidelines.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars are further developed through structured workshops and demonstrations. In combination with advice and guidance from the lecturer, this critical engagement combined with exploration and experimentation through practical workshops informs the artwork that the student will develop.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Creative WorkCreative Project 1 - Drawing, 3D25%
Creative WorkCreative Project 2 – Printmaking25%
Creative WorkCreative Project 3 - Painting25%
Research PaperManuals25%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Foundation Studio
  • Unit Code

    VIS1315
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Gregory John PRYOR

Description

This is a foundation unit introducing students to methods of making and terminology within the visual arts. Responding to set projects, students will create a series of works through painting, printmaking, drawing and 3D processes. Lectures will introduce historical and contemporary artists and artworks for critical discussion and investigation. Methods for exploring the development of artworks will be explored through the generation of three-dimensional models, collages, drawings and photographs. The production of a materials and methods resource manual with occupational health and safety guidelines is a central element to this unit, serving as an ongoing resource for further studies.

Equivalent Rule

Previously coded VIS1305

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Describe a range of materials and techniques for creating three dimensional works.
  2. Identify, describe and apply basic two and three-dimensional artist materials, methods and terminology (printmaking, painting, drawing, 3D).
  3. Summarise basic colour theory and the application of chromatic greys in painting.
  4. Convert drawings and photographs and collages into printed images.
  5. Apply occupational health and safety guidelines.

Unit Content

  1. Introduction to visual arts terminology through historic and contemporary case studies of relevant artists.
  2. Materials, specialist papers, grounds and surface preparation for painting, printmaking and drawing.
  3. Translation of photographs to paintings, drawing and prints.
  4. Introduction to painting, printmaking, drawing, 3D materials and processes.
  5. Induction to painting, drawing, and printmaking studios.
  6. Production of a materials and methods manual.
  7. Occupational health and safety studio guidelines.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars are further developed through structured workshops and demonstrations. In combination with advice and guidance from the lecturer, this critical engagement combined with exploration and experimentation through practical workshops informs the artwork that the student will develop.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Creative WorkCreative Project 1 - Drawing, 3D25%
Creative WorkCreative Project 2 – Printmaking25%
Creative WorkCreative Project 3 - Painting25%
Research PaperManuals25%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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