This studio-based course explores a range of experimental approaches to drawing and its relationship to contemporary art practice. In the twentieth century, many artists made line the subject of sustained exploration and in this course students will have the opportunity to extend and expand these investigations. Using a range of materials and processes, combined with lectures and seminars, students will work through a series of projects aimed at developing a broader understanding of the extraordinary range of possibilities offered by drawing. Work health and safety (WHS) instruction is an integral component of this course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and the skills to:- competently utilise a range of skills relevant to experimental drawing in response to set projects;
- explore the potential of a range of materials and processes used in drawing;
- investigate the inventive application of concepts and processes relevant to experimental drawing; and
- engage with historical and theoretical contexts relevant to the set projects.
Other Information
School of Art & Design studio courses have a limited enrolment capacity. Students are advised to enrol as early as possible to maximise the opportunity of securing a place.Indicative Assessment
Portfolio of studio work (80%) Learning Outcomes 1-4Documentation (10%) Learning Outcomes 1-4
Oral presentation, 5 minutes (10%) Learning Outcomes 1-4
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 48 hours of contact over 12 weeks: lectures, tutorials, critiques, and supervised studio practice; and
b) 82 hours of independent studio practice, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 12
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $3780 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5280 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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