NHIL3002
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
Equips students with the knowledge and skills to develop and present a substantial written dissertation on a topic selected from Natural History Illustration theoretical, studio and /or field studies. This course also provides an understanding of professional presentation and communication techniques through the development of an illustrated seminar. Emphasis will be on acquiring the necessary research methodologies and their application to the profession through lectures, student projects, interactive discussion, historical contexts, and peer review.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2022.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Define an area of research and apply it to an area of professional practice.
2. Undertake critical dialogue on a range of issues relevant to the study of Natural History Illustration.
3. Effectively communicate technical processes and research outcomes.
4. Encourage professional excellence in work processes and presentation.
5. Analyse and describe contemporary illustration issues in individual work and the work of others.
Content
Topics based on developing and defining an area of research with an informed and professional attitude to the production and presentation of the dissertation.
Topics include some or all of the following:
- Research methodology.
- Visual and verbal presentation skills
- Historical contexts of Natural History Illustration
- Essay and report writing
- Links between Natural History Illustration and other art forms
- Critical appraisal and analysis, peer review
Requisite
Students must have successfully completed NHIL2002 or DESN2520 to enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
This course has a prerequisite. Students must have successfully completed NHIL2002 ( or DESN2520) to enrol in NHIL3002.
Assessment items
Proposal / Plan: Research Proposal and Timeline
Literature Review: Literature and Practice Review
In Term Test: In class terminology test
Written Assignment: Dissertation/Exegesis
Presentation: Class Powerpoint Presentation
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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