AART1600
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces basic skills needed to understand and explore the creative potential of Textiles and Printmedia practice. Students will work with textiles and paper to experiment with such processes as weaving, felting, papermaking, screen printing and relief printing. This foundation experience embraces contemporary art practice, also introducing students to the theoretical and conceptual dimensions of Textiles and Printmedia as art forms.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Use foundation Textiles and Printmedia processes to creatively respond to project briefs.
2. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the historical, conceptual and contemporary contexts of Textiles and Printmedia practice.
3. Research and apply basic technical, theoretical and conceptual principles of Textiles and Printmedia practice.
4. Employ tools and materials in a competent and safe manner while engaged in Textiles and Printmedia processes, both in tutorials and individually.
Content
Content will include:
- Foundation techniques, approaches, and methodologies in Textiles and Printmedia practice.
- Historical, theoretical, conceptual and ethical issues underpinning Fibres-Textiles and Printmedia art practice.
- Introduction to the development of effective research methodologies.
- Health and safety 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 2 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 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 5 week(s) starting in week 8
Course outline
- AART1600 - Semester 1, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 201.6 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.