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IAS371 - Creative Practice and Theory

2022

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Creative Arts

IAS271 and IAS272

Unit Description

This unit provides a framework for students to develop a culture of independent studio art practice. Students will be expected to use their studio practice to examine the connections between philosophers, writers and visual artists to explore conceptual themes. Critical analysis of the student's own work and that of other artists in terms of concept, theoretical and historical reference, materials, processes and presentation will be required.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Independently plan and resolve complex works of art that visually communicates a concept.
2.	Apply critical thinking skills to art practice, in terms of research, problem solving, decision making and reflection.
3.	Formulate arguments to justify ideas and methods in writing.
4.	Apply communication skills with peers to achieve creative outcomes.
5.	Apply high level communication skills to verbally present work within a public forum.
6.	Apply critical thinking skills to self and peer evaluate creative work.
7.	Examine, revise and refine complex creative work in response to feedback.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Written Proposal (1,000 words).	15%	1,2,3,4,5
2.	Artist Statement (250 words).	15%	1,2,3,4,5
3.	Independent Project Portfolio (3-5 pieces).	60%	2,4,5,6,7
4.	Presentation and Peer Critique (2-3 hours).	10%	5,6,7

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2022	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2022	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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