AART3430

Alchemy

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Creative Arts

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Students will produce work in alternative media with research and creative development in the non silver Photomedia area. The student will, through independent research and critiques in alternative photography, foster self reflective work. Students will produce documentation of methods and techniques that will enable the production of high quality art work and vocational material. Students will gain an awareness of the ethical and philosophical concerns of Photomedia and an in-depth knowledge of simple imaging methods using paintbrushes and sunlight.
Field work may be included in this course

Objectives

1. To foster the development of Alternative Photomedia production;

2. To encourage independent research into Alternative Photomedia concepts and techniques;

3. To promote awareness of contemporary art practices, methods and ideas;

4. To present a portfolio of work in reference to the research undertaking;

5. To promote ethical and philosophical concerns within Photomedia;

6. To promote occupational health and safety issues associated with Photomedia.

Content

Topics may include:

Alternative methods of image-making in Photomedia;

Cyanotype, Van Dyke and other Ultraviolet sensitive media;

Folio, book production and design;

Orthochromatic film, copy work and large format exposure methods;

Mixed media and montage methods;

Development and critical and analytical skills essential to Photomedia;

Media practice and ethics;

Research and critical appraisal of Alternative Photomedia applications;

Health and safety.

Replacing Course(s)

n/a

Transition

n/a

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

AART1400 and AART1410 or equivalent

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Studio
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Journal	Studio journal accounts for 20%
Other: (please specify)	Students are expected to attend at least 80% of classes
Studio Output	Studio production accounts for 80%

Contact Hours

Studio: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables