• Offered by School of Art
  • ANU College ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
  • Course subject Design Art
  • Academic career UGRD
  • Course convener
    • Rohan Nicol
  • Mode of delivery In Person
  • Offered in First Semester 2015
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In Gold & Silversmithing Design 5, the project-oriented program extends student technical, material and conceptual skills. In difference to the same level in the BVA this course delivers an approach to design as a systematic development to a given or self initiated problem, the course is not focused on design for industry but design as a process of conceptual development. Students devise individual responses to one set theme to develop their ability to apply techniques appropriate to particular concepts. In addition an extensive individual work proposal is developed, applying critical thinking and innovation to a broad range of materials, techniques and concepts. The use of digitally controlled manufacturing processes are most likely applied for the execution of course work. A program of studio theory is undertaken to examine the historical and contemporary contexts of gold and silversmithing. 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:

  1. plan and execute a design-based project
  2. demonstrate a high level of skill in the application of new technologies and practical processes
  3. effectively interpret, communicate and present ideas suited to the project through integration of concepts and processes
  4. demonstrate expanded awareness of historical and theoretical contexts for art and design practice
  5. consider their own work in relation to broader cultural contexts
  6. show familiarity with research methodologies

Indicative Assessment

Portfolio of studio work (80%) [Learning Outcomes 1 – 6]

Journal/Documentation/Studio Theory presentation (20%) [Learning Outcomes 2 - 6]

Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.

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Workload

12 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and in excess of 6 hours per week independent studio practice.

Requisite and Incompatibility

To enrol in this course you must be studying a Bachelor of Design Arts and must have successfully completed DESA2404.

Fees

Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.  

If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.

Student Contribution Band:
1
Unit value:
12 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
12.00 0.25000
Domestic fee paying students
Year Fee
2015 $5208
International fee paying students
Year Fee
2015 $7152
Note: Please note that fee information is for current year only.

Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links

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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.

First Semester

Class number Class start date Last day to enrol Census date Class end date Mode Of Delivery Class Summary
2617 16 Feb 2015 06 Mar 2015 31 Mar 2015 29 May 2015 In Person N/A

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