This is a project-oriented course, which introduces students to an exploration of processes of surface refinement on metal. This includes embossing, patination, plating, powder coating. Students will apply critical thinking to devise an innovative approach to a diversity of surface treatments. Occupational health and safety instruction is an integral part of this course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Utilise skills relevant to surface of forms in response to Gold and Silversmithing Workshop projects;
- Explore material/s relevant to the surface of forms used in Gold and Silversmithing Workshop projects;
- Recognise relationships between concept and process relevant to the surface of forms;
- Identify historical and theoretical contexts relevant to Gold and Silversmithing Workshop projects.
Indicative Assessment
Portfolio of studio work (80%) [LOs 1, 2, 3, 4]Journal/Documentation/Studio (20%). [LOs 3 and 4]
Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.
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Workload
4 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and 6 hours per week independent studio practice.Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and 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). You can find your student contribution amount for each course 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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2604 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3576 |
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