Available in 2024
Course code

AART1500

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

This foundation experience introduces students to the core skills required to construct expressive images in a range of media. Students will explore line, shade, tone, shape, texture and form, also experimenting with perspective and scale, to develop basic skills in drawing composition and the application of colour. The course embraces contemporary art practice and introduces students to the theoretical and conceptual dimensions of image making processes.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Employ an introductory range of skills in drawing, composition and colour application;

2. Apply creative engagement in experimenting with drawing, composition and colour techniques;

3. Identify the theoretical and conceptual contexts of contemporary image construction;

4. Apply the basic technical, theoretical and conceptual principles of image construction;

5. Execute a resolved artwork.


Content

Content will include:

  • Introduction to basic materials and processes used in drawing and painting.
  • Thinking in two dimensions: the elements and principles of two-dimensional art making
  • Introduction to the historical, theoretical and conceptual underpinnings of contemporary drawing and painting.
  • Understanding of how to execute a basic resolved artwork.
  • An awareness of safe and responsible work practices.

Assessment items

Project: Project 1: Studio Production and Projects

Journal: Journal A: Studio Journal/Research

Project: Project 2: Studio Production and Projects

Journal: Journal B: Studio Journal/Research


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 7
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 2
Tutorial-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 8

Course outline