The aim of this course is to introduce graduate level students to the material properties and possibilities of working with mild steel as a plastic material. The course will provide experience working with a wide range of metal processes and the hand tools relating to mild steel. Students will work on both self-generated projects and on projects devised to extend expertise in specific techniques and processes. Attendance at technical workshops and demonstrations is a requirement.
The course includes instruction in safe working practices and OH&S guidelines and students will be expected to complete various technical exercises and demonstrate competency in the safe use of new equipment and materials.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
At the completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate creative use of techniques and equipment
2. Demonstrate the creative analysis and exploration of materials and processes
3. Show a critical awareness of historical and theoretical contexts relevant to the course material
4. Exploit the characteristics of materials and processes in an individual and conceptually developed way
5. Demonstrate an understanding of critical, analytical and self-reflective practice
6. Apply concepts and techniques to the development of works of art
7. Identify and develop personal topics for individual research
8. Demonstrate adherence to OH & S requirements and procedures
Indicative Assessment
Study Plan: 10% 800 - 1000wds [LO 3, 5]
Studio investigations 30% [LO 1 – 8]
Portfolio of studio work (40%) [LO: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Detailed studio journal including 1000 wd written reflection (20%) [LO: 3, 5, 7, 8].
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 4 hours per week independent studio practice.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the School of Art to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
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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:
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $2520 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3876 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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