DESN3570B
Natural History Major Project: B
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 2 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
This course is Part B of a multi-term sequence. This course has a Compulsory Course Component as Part A must be successfully completed before undertaking Part B. The separate elements of the sequence must be completed in consecutive terms ie without an intervening term.
Part B is a student-initiated proposal and production of a body of work relating to a relevant natural history illustration theme.
Enables students to develop an approved project that consolidates the core skills, processes and concepts of Natural History Illustration. The course utilises and extends knowledge and experiences in studio and fieldwork with the application of experimental and innovative production techniques. Students are directed in the development of a structured body of artwork. Primary consideration will be for the contribution of artwork from the project to the development of a professional portfolio.
| Objectives | At the successful completion of this course a student will be able to: 1. define and develop an area of research in Natural History Illustration; 2. identify and apply fieldwork knowledge to a studio based project; 3. consolidate studio skills and apply them to a significant body of work; 4. demonstrate a professional commitment to the field of Natural History Illustration; 5. demonstrate creative and innovative approaches to a specific task; 6. demonstrate the ability to apply critical self and peer assessment. |
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| Content | Topics focus on developing a professional approach to the application of studies and tasks in the field of Natural History Illustration. These include some or all of the following: Professional and studio practice. Artwork presentation. Colour photography as an aid to field research. Paper technology and selection. Museuum and gallery exhibition practice. Collaboration with industry representatives. Printing and visual reproduction methods. Field excursion. The parts of the course are: Part A Portfolio comprising prescribed components that form part 1 of a professional portfolio. Part B Portfolio comprising a self-directed project that completes part 2 of a professional portfolio. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | DESN2520 and DESN2550 and DESN2560. | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Self Directed Learning Student Projects Studio |
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| Contact Hours | Studio: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for DESN3570B |