DESN3540

Natural History Illust Dissertation

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1

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

Equips students with the knowledge and skills to develop and present a substantial written dissertation on a topic selected from Natural History theoretical, studio and /or field studies. This course also provides an understanding of professional presentation and communication techniques through the development of an illustrated seminar.
Emphasis will be on acquiring the necessary research methodologies and their application to the profession through lectures, student projects, interactive discussion, historical contexts, and peer review.

Objectives This course will:
1. Enable the student to define an area of research and apply it to an area of professional practice.
2. Provide a venue for critical dialogue on a range of issues relevant to the study of Natural History Illustration.
3. Develop skills in the articulation and presentation of an area of significant independent research.
4. Encourage professional excellence in work processes and presentation.
5. Develop critical appraisal of contemporary illustration issues in individual work and the work of others.
Content Topics based on developing and defining an area of research with an informed and professional attitude to the production and presentation of the dissertation.
Topics include some or all of the following:
Research methodology.
Visual and verbal presentation skills.
Historical contexts of Natural History Illustration.
Essay and report writing.
Links between Natural History Illustration and other art forms.
Photographic applications to Natural History Illustration.
Critical appraisal and analysis, peer review.
Copyright and intellectual property issues for the contemporary Illustrator.
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge DESN2520
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Seminar
Student Projects
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Presentations - Individual
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for DESN3540