NHIL3001A
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course is Part A of a multi-term sequence. This course has a Compulsory Course Component as Parts A and B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. The separate elements of the sequence must be completed in consecutive terms ie without an intervening term. Part A consists of a portfolio of prescribed natural history categories. This course 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.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2022.
Multi-term sequence
This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A. Part A cannot be completed as a standalone course, it will only count towards your program once you have successfully completed Part B.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Define, research and effectively communicate a plan for a themed folio of creative works;
2. Compile, interpret and analyse fieldwork;
3. Consolidate studio skills and apply them to a significant body of work;
4. Apply creative and innovative approaches to Natural History Illustration practices.
5. Show proficiency in a range of NHI-specific techniques and methods.
Content
Topics focus on developing a professional approach to practice and related applications in the field of Natural History Illustration. These include some or all of the following:
- Professional and studio practice
- Development of innovative and adaptive practice methods
- Artwork presentation
- A multimodal approach to field research
- Materials and technology knowledge consideration and selection.
- Museum and gallery exhibition practices
- Professional practice and industry requirements
- Concept development
- Creative interpretation of subject or theme
- Print, publication and production knowledge
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.
Assumed knowledge
This course has prerequisites. Students must have successfully completed NHIL2001, NHIL2002 and NHIL2003 (DESN2520, DESN2530, DESN2550, DESN2560 and DESN2710) to enrol in NHIL3001A.
Assessment items
Presentation: Presentation of Project Concept
Project: Project 1 Applied Research
Project: Project 2 Major Project B Concept Development Folio
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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