Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Education (Parkville Campus) (Volume 5 page 152)
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Note: Priority is given to BEd (Visual Arts) course students.
Credit points: 20.0
Coordinator: Daniel Jenkins.
Prerequisite: Metal B, or approved equivalent.
Contact: A 4-hour discussion/studio session and two hours of studio access each week.
Timetable: Double semester.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- initiate individual research and develop personal concepts through the interpretation and understanding of the metal medium;
- demonstrate and apply appropriate technical skills and have an understanding of materials which enables the execution of individual ideas;
- develop an understanding and appreciation of the range and diversity of approaches used in metal; and
- understand the need for healthy and safe working procedures appropriate for the school and studio environment.
Content:
Areas of investigation which will allow the development of personal concepts include: Fabrication: multi-grade soldering. Decorative techniques: chasing, repousse, engraving (associated tool making). Colour: enamel, anodising and dyeing, heat and chemicals. Movement: chenier, chains; Jewellery: stone setting, findings. Shaping: engineers lathe.
Assessment:
Two major and two minor projects drawn from the investigations listed above, including supportive material in the form of research and experimental studies undertaken in class (80 per cent); a research/studio resource book which contains evidence of design development, preliminary research for final projects, production methods, theory, exhibition reviews (20 per cent).
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Education (Parkville Campus) (Volume 5 page 152)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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