Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit is the culmination of the sculpture undergraduate program, and provides a stimulating and supportive environment. Students continue to work autonomously within an individually approved program of study as lecturers encourage the self-motivation, self-appraisal and professional responsibility required of the practising artist. A coordinator supervises the program and gives guidance as it is required and at the request of the students.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit, students should:

1. be able to demonstrate advanced skills and critical strategies in creativity, and be able to work independently with developed self-reliance;
2. be able to produce a coherent body of Sculpture work with both high technical standards and theoretical credibility in the framework of contemporary critical discourse; 3.achieve a professional presentationa and documentation of works in the final submission of their folio;
3. achieve a professional presentationa and documentation of works in the final submission of their folio;
4. understand and practice the rules of occupational health and safety in force in the Sculpture studio, and be able to collaborate and co-operate safely and productively within the studio environment with observance of the Occupational Health Safety and Environment regulations and policies of the studio.

Assessment

Folio of studio work: 100%, of which at least 20% will be assessed before mid-semester.

Contact hours

24 hours per week, including 8 hours of taught studio and 16 hours of personal study and studio practice

Prerequisites

OHS1000; and either SCU3615 or FNA3605

Prohibitions

FNA3606