DESN3570B

Natural History Major Project: B

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

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.
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.
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
Assessment Items
Journal
Presentations - Individual
Projects
Contact Hours Studio: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Compulsory Course Component The 'A' component of this Multi-Term Sequence Course must be taken prior to enrolment in the 'B' component.
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Natural History Illustration program.
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for DESN3570B