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Units of study

Bachelor of Visual Arts

First Year

Semester One
CADR1001 Contemporary Drawing A

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Caleb Kelly Session: Semester 1 Classes: Two hour seminar/workshop per week and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 80hrs Corequisites: MSTD1111, MSTD1121, THAP1201 and THAP1211 Prohibitions: MDRW1013, MDRW1014 Assessment: The assessment of each block is averaged to establish a final grade at the end of semester. (100%)
The First Year Contemporary Drawing Program introduces students to the concept that drawing underpins all art practices. This understanding is achieved by exploring divergent approaches to drawing practices. Drawing is presented as an art practice in its own right, as well as support for the Studio-specific programs. Students will rotate through two of the four blocks: Life Drawing, Computer Drawing, Incidental Drawing and Experimental Drawing.
Textbooks
Texts provided by the lecturer
MSTD1111 Foundation Studio A

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Caleb Kelly, Coordinator Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 120 hrs. Corequisites: MSTD1121, CADR1001, THAP1201 and THAP1211 Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
The studio program is a project-based, studio-specific program. The studio program is structured to expose students to a diversity of approaches in utilising their chosen studio and its unique qualities.
The aims of the studio program are: to cultivate a contemporary dialogue of issues informing practice; to promote individual exploration within and between media; and to assist and equip students with the necessary skills for working as professional artists. Students will gain basic understanding of their chosen studio, its staffing, organisation and possible learning paths and directions for their practice and an understanding of how researching ideas can inform their own developing practice.
Students will be required to purchase some materials to complete projects.
Appropriate footwear and clothing will be required at all times.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD1121 Foundation Studio Concepts A

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Caleb Kelly, Coordinator Session: Semester 1 Classes: Two hour seminar/workshop and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 120hrs Corequisites: MSTD1111, CADR1001, THAP1201 and THAP1211 Assessment: The assessment of each block is averaged to establish a final grade at the end of semester (100%)
This program is an idea-based, project-style, non-studio-specific program consisting of two 6-week blocks which students rotate through during the semester. Students are encouraged to identify and develop an interdisciplinary practice. The timetable structure enables students to explore a range of approaches between disciplines, facilities and staff, thus providing a more inclusive educational experience. Classes are held in cross-studio groups in a central space, and each student works around broad themes. This program challenges students to consider the development of ideas and how processes and materials are chosen and utilised in relation to those ideas. By the end of the year students will have developed some generic technical skills and will be able to clearly identify the facilities and equipment, and their purposes, as well as the health and safety requirements that are essential to SCA and current art practice.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
THAP1201 Theories of Art Practice A

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Caleb Kelly Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 80hrs Corequisites: MSTD1111, MSTD1121, CADR1001, and THAP1211 Assessment: 500 word essay (30%); 1,500 word essay (70%)
Contemporary Art: Themes and Theories
This unit of study is designed to enthuse students about contemporary art. We want to show you the exciting work that artists and theorists produce and the breadth and scope of contemporary art on an international scale. While the term 'contemporary' can be interpreted in a variety of ways, this unit encompasses art and idea most pertinent to the last thirty years. This unit addresses ideas and practices that we consider fundamental knowledge for visual arts practitioners: the concept of the 'everyday', the relevance of disciplines such as philosophy to art criticism, the importance of identity in the practices of artists, the central place of the Body and theories of perception to the work that artists produce, and the many theoretical ideas that emanate from a close study of objects.
Textbooks
Wallis B (ed). Art After Modernism: Rethinking Representation. New York, New Museum of Contemporary Art, 1984.
THAP1211 Studio Theory A

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Caleb Kelly, First Year Coordinator Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 80hrs Corequisites: MSTD1111, MSTD1121, CADR1001, and THAP1201 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and or/seminar assignments (100%)
This Unit of Study investigates the development of contemporary practices in the visual arts. It aims to explore historical contexts, the meaning of artworks and conceptual developments in studio practice.Students will be encouraged to investigate historical contexts and models of practice relating to specific practitioners. Learning activities may include gallery visits, written projects and group work.This unit is based in your studio area.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio for Reading List.
Semester Two
CADR1002 Contemporary Drawing B

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Caleb Kelly Session: Semester 2 Classes: Two hour seminar/workshop per week and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 80hrs Corequisites: MSTD1112, MSTD1123, THAP1202 and THAP1212 Prohibitions: MDRW1013, MDRW1014 Assessment: The assessment of each block is averaged to establish a final grade at the end of semester (100%)
The First Year Contemporary Drawing Program introduces students to the concept that drawing underpins all art practices. This understanding is achieved by exploring divergent approaches to drawing practices. Drawing is presented as an art practice in its own right, as well as support for the Studio-specific programs. Students will rotate through two of the four blocks that they did not complete as part of Contemporary Drawing A: Life Drawing, Computer Drawing, Incidental Drawing and Experimental Drawing.
Textbooks
Texts provided by the lecturer
MSTD1112 Foundation Studio B

Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Caleb Kelly, Coordinator Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 160 hrs Corequisites: MSTD1123, CADR1002, THAP1202 and THAP1212 Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Foundation Studio B continues to develop skills gained in Studio A; by the end of the year students will have developed some understanding of studio-based art practice by working in their chosen studio each week. Studio classes will mostly be structured as self-directed learning exercises where students will engage with their peers and develop useful links with other key members of SCA and the wider visual arts community. Students will be given a list of mandatory health and safety equipment that will be required for access to specific studio areas and workshops. Students will also be required to purchase some materials to complete projects. Appropriate footwear and clothing will be required at all times.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD1123 Foundation Studio Concepts B

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Caleb Kelly, Coordinator Session: Semester 2a Classes: Two hour seminar/workshop and directed contact over 6 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 80hrs Corequisites: MSTD1112, CADR1002, THAP1202 and THAP1212 Assessment: The assessment of each block is averaged to establish a final grade at the end of semester (100%)
This program is an idea-based, project-style, non-studio-specific program consisting of one 6-week block. Students are encouraged to identify and develop an interdisciplinary practice. The timetable structure enables students to explore a range of approaches between disciplines, facilities and staff, thus providing a more inclusive educational experience. Classes are held in cross-studio groups in a central space, and each student works around broad themes. This program challenges students to consider the development of ideas and how processes and materials are chosen and utilised in relation to those ideas. By the end of the year students will have developed some generic technical skills and will be able to clearly identify the facilities and equipment, and their purposes, as well as the health and safety requirements that are essential to SCA and current art practice.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
THAP1202 Theories of Art Practice B

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ann Elias Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 80hrs Corequisites: MSTD1112, MSTD1123, CADR1002, and THAP1212 Assessment: 500 word essay (30%); 1,500 word essay (70%)
The Avantgarde
This unit is designed to inform students about Twentieth Century modernism and avantgarde culture, and to make connections with Nineteenth Century art and culture. Lectures and tutorials address ideas and practices that are fundamental knowledge for visual arts practitioners: the concepts of modern art and the modern artist; the modern world and the impact of the city, travel, and colonization on artistic production; the influence of the Romantic Movement; the impact of modern technologies on art; the politics of vision; the gendering of aesthetics.
Textbooks
Burger, Peter, The Theory of the Avant Garde, Manchester, Manchester University Press, 1984
THAP1212 Studio Theory B

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Caleb Kelly, First Year Coordinator Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 80hrs Corequisites: MSTD1112, MSTD1123, CADR1002, and THAP1202 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and or/seminar assignments (100%)
This Unit of Study develops on themes and theories introduced in Studio Theory A. The unit aims to investigate the development of contemporary practices in the visual arts. You will explore historical contexts, the meaning of artworks and conceptual developments in studio practice. Students will be encouraged to investigate historical contexts and models of practice relating to specific practitioners. Learning activities may include gallery visits, written projects and group work. This unit is based in your studio area.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio for Reading List.

Second Year

Studio Major
MSTD2511 Ceramics C

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Jan Guy Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD1111 and MSTD1112 Corequisites: THAP2641 and one of CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
This unit is an introduction to ceramics that may be combined with other approved units of study. The unit introduces students to the concepts and practices, skills and basic technology that comprise contemporary ceramics. Students learn and develop various hand-building skills, identify areas of interest, and develop a basic understanding of ceramic technology. Through a series of open-ended studio projects, students engage with and explore personal concepts and interests. Individual and group sessions help them identify and develop conceptual and critical skills. Through a series of regular classes, students become familiar with various properties of clays, learn to set and fire electric kilns, and become familiar with the structure of glazes and glaze testing procedures.
Students maintain a drawing/ studio journal, that documents the development of concepts and ideas, as well as a ceramic technology journal.
Textbooks
Dormer P. The New Ceramics: Trends and Traditions.
MSTD2512 Ceramics D

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Jan Guy Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2511 Corequisites: THAP2642 and (one of CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
This unit may be combined with other approved units of study. The unit continues to expand and develop ceramic studio skills, through studio-based projects, as well as to provide the opportunity for students to identify an area of interest and develop that as a major project. This unit further develops skills in hand-building and wheel-throwing, that were introduced in Semester One, as well as providing an introduction to casting. Students develop design skills through the planning of their projects. Students continue to develop their understanding of technology (clays and glazes), learn to make their own casting slips, learn about high temperature glazes and learn to fire gas kilns. They identify an individual glaze project and develop it over the period of the semester. Through individual and group discussions, students explore and learn to articulate individual concepts and interests. Drawing is seen as integral to studio practice, and it is expected that students maintain a drawing/ studio journal.
Textbooks
Dormer P. The New Ceramics: Trends and Traditions.
MSTD2521 Glass C

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Jane Gavan, Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD1111 and MSTD1112 Corequisites: THAP2641and (one of CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
The unit provides a studio-based approach to glass-working. Throughout this semester students will follow a project-based curriculum that encourages the development of critical and practical skills. Technical introductions are supported with thematic approaches encouraging exploration within studio glass, object making and design. A variety of glass-working activities are available for students to develop their skills, including: glass-blowing, cold-working, polishing and cutting, lathe-working, engraving, kiln-working, casting and mould-making, flame-working and glass-painting and sand-blasting.
Textbooks
Ioannou N. Australian Studio Glass. Craftsman House, 1995.
MSTD2522 Glass D

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Jane Gavan, Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2521 Corequisites: THAP2642 and (one of CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Students will begin to elect areas of study from approaches and skills acquired in Semester 1. This self-directed approach is combined with ongoing set projects that further develop critical and technical skills. In consultation with academic staff, students will begin to direct a path of exploration relevant to their interest and appropriate level of practical skill. Students may decide to work exclusively within the medium of glass or in conjunction with other media and processes as required. A variety of glass-working activities are available for students to develop their skills, including: glass-blowing, cold-working, polishing and cutting, lathe-working, engraving, kiln-working, casting and mould-making, flame-working and glass-painting and sand-blasting.
Textbooks
Rowley S. Craft and Contemporary Theory. Sydney: Allen & Unwin, 1997.
MSTD2531 Jewellery and Object C

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Karin Findeis, Joyce Hinterding, Oliver Smith Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD1111 and MSTD1112 Corequisites: THAP2641and (one of CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
A studio-based, learning experience of jewellery and object-design practice. Students are encouraged to explore a range of approaches to the discipline. Conceptual and practical investigations challenge orthodox attitudes toward art, craft and design. Set projects, technical workshops and critical discussion assist students to identify, develop, research and resolve concepts as they relate to the design and making of jewellery and objects.
Textbooks
Refer to Jewellery and Object Reading List.
MSTD2532 Jewellery and Object D

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Karin Findeis, Joyce Hinterding, Oliver Smith Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2531 Corequisites: THAP2642 and (one of CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Students are offered a studio-based experience in the practice of jewellery and object design. Students are encouraged to explore a range of approaches to the discipline. Conceptual and practical investigations challenge orthodox attitudes toward art, craft and design. Set projects, technical workshops and critical discussion assist students to identify, develop, research and resolve concepts as they relate to the design and making of jewellery and objects.
Textbooks
Refer to Jewellery and Object Reading List.
MSTD2541 Painting C

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Lindy Lee, Coordinator Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD1111 and MSTD1112 Corequisites: THAP2631 and (one of CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
The aims and objectives are achieved in the program by the use of a tutorial system. A different academic advisor is assigned to each group of combined Second- and Third-Year students. This grouping fulfils the educational function of peer support and learning, allowing the increasing maturity of the students to be a demonstrable outcome. The academic advisor is responsible for the progress of those students. To provide access to different intellectual points of view the four groups are remixed and rotated over four semesters. The other important aspect of the unit is the one-to-one studio tutorial, where the particular concerns and needs of the student are discussed, tailoring both technical information and theoretical knowledge in relation to the student's evolving work.
Textbooks
As prescribed by the academic advisor.
MSTD2542 Painting D

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Lindy Lee, Coordinator Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2541 Corequisites: THAP2632 and (one of CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
The aims and objectives are achieved in the program by the use of a tutorial system. A different academic advisor is assigned to each group of combined Second- and Third-Year students. This grouping fulfils the educational function of peer support and learning, allowing the increasing maturity of the students to be a demonstrable outcome. The academic advisor is responsible for the progress of those students. To provide access to different intellectual points of view the four groups are remixed and rotated over four semesters. The other important aspect of the unit is the one-to-one studio tutorial, where the particular concerns and needs of the student are discussed, tailoring both technical information and theoretical knowledge in relation to the student's evolving work.
Textbooks
As prescribed by the academic advisor
MSTD2551 Printmedia C

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Justin Trendall, Rebecca Beardmore, Stuart Bailey Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD1111 and MSTD1112 Corequisites: THAP2631 and (one of CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
In the first semester students begin to identify their own creative interests and to locate these within an appropriate contemporary art or design context. This process is supported by a program of group and individual tutorials and an exhibition project that extends into second semester. Students are also required to choose from a range of optional courses that cover the core studio areas of drawing, photography/collage, illustration, etching, and screen printing.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD2552 Printmedia D

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Justin Trendall, Rebecca Beardmore, Stuart Bailey Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2551 Corequisites: THAP2632 and (one of CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Building on their first semester's work, students continue the process of defining their own art or design practice by developing work for a group exhibition taking place mid-semester. This exhibition project serves as the focal point both for the development of their own creative thinking and for the acquisition of practical skills relevant to the public presentation of their work. The studio projects in semester two introduce students to publication design; a series of short courses covering vocational skills and experimental approaches to digital and paper publications.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD2561 Sculpture C

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Michael Goldberg Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD1111 and MSTD1112 Corequisites: THAP2631 and (one of CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Study in Sculpture Performance and Installation is a unified, studio-based activity addressing the concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary sculpture. This includes traditional sculptural processes as well as incorporating new media and digital technologies that are currently reshaping contemporary practice. Each student, in consultation with academic staff, develops an outline of their proposed study program at the commencement of the semester and maintains a studio diary. Students present work regularly for review and are encouraged to further develop and refine their individual studio practice. This process is supported by small-group projects, lectures, group and individual tutorials and critiques.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List
MSTD2562 Sculpture D

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Michael Goldberg Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2561 Corequisites: THAP2632 and (one of CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Study in Sculpture Performance and Installation is a unified, studio-based activity addressing the concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary sculpture. This includes traditional sculptural processes as well as incorporating new media and digital technologies that are currently reshaping contemporary practice. Each student, in consultation with academic staff, develops an outline of their proposed study program at the commencement of the semester and maintains a studio diary. Students present work regularly for review and are encouraged to further develop and refine their individual studio practice. This process is supported by small-group projects, lectures, group and individual tutorials and critiques.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD2571 Photomedia C

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Merilyn Fairskye, Steven Lojewski Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD1111 and MSTD1112 Corequisites: THAP2621and (one of CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
This unit provides unified, studio-based activity where students investigate and develop their ideas through a variety of approaches and technologies. Experimentation is encouraged. In consultation with their academic advisor, students are expected to select two study options that reflect their individual concerns. Options that will be available are Framing Time, Cultural Research, Second Life and Studio Direction, which variously explore expanded photomedia practices including video, performance, social narrative, installation, and studio-based photography.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD2572 Photomedia D

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Merilyn Fairskye, Steven Lojewski Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2571 Corequisites: THAP2622 and (one of CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
This unit provides a unified, studio-based activity where students investigate and develop their ideas through a variety of approaches and technologies. Experimentation is encouraged. In consultation with their academic advisor, students are expected to select two study options that reflect their individual concerns. Options that will be available are Framing Time, Cultural Research, Re-Enactments and Studio Direction, which variously explore expanded photomedia practices including video, social narrative, performance, installation, and studio-based photography.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio reading list.
MSTD2581 Film and Digital Art C

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Geoff Weary, Ryszard Dabek, Josephine Starrs, John Conomos, Mahalya Middlemist Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD1111 and MSTD1112 Corequisites: THAP2621 and (one of CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Major study is a unified, studio-based activity where student investigate their creative ideas through a variety of approaches to digital film, video, sound and multimedia. In consultation with their academic advisor, students are expected to select study options that reflect their individual concerns.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD2582 Film and Digital Art D

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Geoff Weary, Ryszard Dabek, Josephine Starrs, John Conomos, Mahalya Middlemist Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2581 Corequisites: THAP2622 and (one of CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Major study is a unified, studio-based activity where students investigate their creative ideas through a variety of approaches to digital film, video, sound and multimedia. In consultation with their academic advisor, students are expected to select study options that reflect their individual concerns.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
Studio Theory
THAP2621 Studio Theory Media Arts C

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Photomedia: Ms Anne Ferran Film and Digital Art: Ms Josephine Starrs Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: THAP1211 and THAP1212 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and or/seminar assignments (100%)
This Unit of Study is split into two areas: Photomedia; Film and Digital Art.
Photomedia:
The focus in this Studio is the exploration of ways of critically interpreting photographs and of understanding a range of photographic practices. Topics such as memory, time, evidence, and the everyday, are selected to provide windows into both photographic history and keys aspects of photo-criticism.
Film and Digital Art:
The Electronic Image: Unpredictable Encounters
Across a wide range of electronic imaging platforms and issues students will study the interplay between technological possibilities, chance and manifestation of the idea (social, philosophical, cultural, aesthetic). As such students will come to a deeper understanding of the artistic process; also the history of the unpredictable encounters of the electronic image in its mediation of personal and public concerns.
Textbooks
Photomedia
THAP2622 Studio Theory Media Arts D

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Photmedia: Anne Ferran Film and Digital Art: Josephine Starrs Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: THAP2621 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and or/seminar assignments (100%)
This Unit of Study is split into two areas: Photomedia; Film and Digital Art.
Photomedia
The focus in this studio will be to approach photography via the work of selected contemporary and historical practitioners, in order to understand photography's key place in contemporary art practice. We will consider photography's role in relationship to themes such as: new documentary practices, identity politics, and performance.
Film and Digital Art
This module is designed in two parts: the study of documentary and non fiction forms, and television as an everyday phenomena, including its expansions into the internet and mobile media forms. The first part traces the complex history of documentary as it evolved from the late nineteenth and twentieth century, including its critical reception and theoretical, cultural and technical considerations. The second part examines the 'box' as a regulatory and programmable force through psychological, philosophical and cultural theorizations, including television's hyped liveness, its manipulation of desire and subjectivity, and postmodern schizophrenia as a manifestation of its induced crisis in temporality.
Textbooks
Photomedia
THAP2631 Studio Theory Fine Arts C

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Painting: Associate Professor Brad Buckley Sculpture: Ms Margaret Seymour Printmedia: Mr Justin Trendall Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: THAP1211 and THAP1212 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and or/seminar assignments (100%)
This Unit of Study is split into three areas: Painting; Sculpture; Printmedia
Painting
The focus in this studio is to address some of the critical moments of change in the visual arts from the early to later part of the 20th Century, by considering the key Modernist movements in the broader political, social, and gender, and racial context from the early Russian Avant Garde, De Stijl, Dada, Fluxus, Conceptualism, Minimalism, High Pop and on into the 80s
Sculpture
The focus in this studio is to identify and critically evaluate a number of the issues, methodologies and artists that have been instrumental in defining the key moments of Modernism within contemporary sculptural practice. The study format combines formal presentations, reading group discussions and student seminar presentations.
Printmedia
Contemporary Art: Focusing on the art of the past ten years, the first semester unit surveys the idea of contemporary art in its broadest sense, developing an appreciation of its breadth and diversity as well as establishing a clearer understanding of its relationship to modernist art. Connections between art, technology and cultural change are key themes.
Textbooks
Painting
THAP2632 Studio Theory Fine Arts D

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Painting: Dr Debra Dawes Sculpture: Dr Adam Geczy Printmedia: Mr Justin Trendall Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: THAP2631 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and or/seminar assignments (100%)
This Unit of Study is split into three areas: Painting; Sculpture; Printmedia.
Painting:
Significant issues in art and related critical writing that have refashioned avant-garde practices since the 60s will be examined, with the primary focus on artists working within a discursive field. The aim is to provide students with an understanding of the connection between the object, that is the creative work, and the theoretical premise in related texts.
Sculpture:
An investigation into multi-media and trans-media practices. A primary concern will be a sound understanding of conceptual art since the 1960s and its redefintition of the object as a vector of an idea as opposed to an artifact. Another will be the ways in which technology has moulded our expectations of the art object/experience, particularly in relation to ideas such as interactivity and immersion.
Printmedia:
Here and Now: Using the broad understanding of contemporary art established in semester one, the unit moves on to look at the way in which a range of print and drawing based artists have developed their own practices in both local and international contexts.
Textbooks
Painting
THAP2641 Studio Theory Object Art and Design C

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Glass: Mr Andrew Lavery Ceramics: Ms Jan Guy Jewellery and Object: Ms Karin Findeis Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: THAP1211 and THAP1212 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and or/seminar assignments (100%)
Modernism and its Discontents: Old Stories, New Tales
This Unit of Study is split into three areas: Ceramics; Glass; Jewellery and Object
Various specifics are dealt with for students within each studio area.
The unit of study investigates the development of contemporary Object Art and Design within the context of historical precedents and developments in the last hundred years. The focus is on developing an understanding of the link between craft/design practices and movements in the visual arts as a whole.
(Please note due to changes in class sizes course content may be modified)
Glass
In this studio we will work our way forward, focusing on the effect of the Historical Avant-garde and the emergence of design cultures and the studio glass movement. The course provides a broad exploration and interrogation of discipline specific glass in these movements/genres and cultures through to contemporary practice.
Ceramics
The focus in this studio will be to examine ceramics praxis and craft and design theories in relation to mainstream Modernism with a specific focus on the parallels and dichotomies found between craft and the Historical Avantgarde. The influence of early twentieth century practitioners and the theories and philosophies pertaining to their work on contemporary ceramics practice will be established. A range of issues will be discussed including: what is non-art? what is non-craft? - modernist definitions and paradoxes; definitions of craft - materiality, process and aesthetics; craft as foundation of modernism; craft as subversion in contemporary art practice.
Jewellery and Object
In this studio we will look at the complex relationship between the various art practices, and will investigate and expand on existing understandings of historical developments, connections and precedents of contemporary practice. A link will also be provided to core art theory, which this semester investigates avant-garde art and culture.
Textbooks
Glass
THAP2642 Studio Theory Object Art and Design D

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Joyce Hinterding Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: THAP2641 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and or/seminar assignments (100%)
The Virtual and Handmade
This Unit of Study combines three areas: Ceramics; Glass; Jewellery and Object
The unit of study aims to introduce practitioners to philosophies and praxis surrounding the relationship between traditional craft and design models and our engagement with virtual technologies and recent innovations in materials and methods. This will be achieved by specifically focusing investigations upon new technologies, materials and process, the representation and dissemination of objects through various media, the work of contemporary practitioners and a variety of theoretical material that explores some aspect of the virtual.
Students will be encouraged to investigate how issues of virtuality engage with and enable contemporary practice.
(Please note due to changes in class sizes course content may be modified)
Textbooks
McCullough, Malcolm Abstracting Craft: the practiced digital hand, MIT Press, 1996.

Third Year

Studio Major
MSTD3511 Ceramics E

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Jan Guy Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2512 Corequisites: THAP3441and one of (CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
In this unit the focus is on student-initiated studio work in consultation with staff. Students develop projects and select methods and technologies suitable for their individual programs and extend and develop new skills. Emphasis is placed on imaginative problem solving, development of a personal language, and conceptual and critical skill development. Students will engage with the research, development and fine-tuning of ideas, design and use of appropriate technologies. Students may choose to combine ceramics with other media through individual initiative or minor studies.
Textbooks
It is expected that students read national and international periodicals, research ideas related to the student's area of interest, as well as accessing appropriate technical information.
MSTD3512 Ceramics F

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Jan Guy Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD3511 Corequisites: THAP3442 and one of (CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
This unit focuses on the development and refinement of self-directed, studio-based projects. Students meet and discuss their work regularly with staff and are expected to finish work to a professional level, exhibiting it at the end-of-year exhibition. Students are expected to develop a personal language within their ceramic practice. In addition they are asked to develop a professional portfolio of their work.
Textbooks
It is expected that students read national and international periodicals, research ideas related to the student's area of interest, as well as accessing appropriate technical information.
MSTD3521 Glass E

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Jane Gavan, Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2522 Corequisites: THAP3441 and (one of CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Students will, in conjunction with staff, develop individual proposals that extend areas of exploration relevant to their interest and appropriate level of practical skill. Emphasis is placed on developing theoretical and relevant skill towards realising set goals. Students are expected to present a body of work that is the realisation of this proposal. Students are introduced to business skills related to sustaining a visual arts/crafts practice. A variety of glass-working activities are available for students to develop their skills, including: glass blowing, cold-working, polishing and cutting, lathe-working, engraving, kiln-working, casting and mould-making, flame-working and glass-painting and sand-blasting.
Textbooks
Clements J & Pennings M. Cultural Theory & Crafts Practice. Craft Victoria, 1996.
MSTD3522 Glass F

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Jane Gavan, Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD3521 Corequisites: THAP3442 and (one of CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
The unit provides a studio-based approach to glass-working. Students will, in conjunction with staff, develop individual proposals that continue to expand areas of exploration relevant to their interest and appropriate level of practical skill. Emphasis is placed on developing theoretical and relevant skills towards realising set goals. Students are expected to present a body of work that realises these goals. The body of work is expected to be cohesive and demonstrate competence in critical and technical terms. A variety of glass-working activities are available for students to develop their skills, including: glass-blowing, cold-working, polishing and cutting, lathe-working, engraving, kiln-working, casting and mould-making, flame-working and glass-painting and sand-blasting. This semester culminates in the professional presentation and documentation of this work in the end-of-year exhibition; therefore, skills are developed this semester that extend on the professional presentation and finishing of objects in glass and other materials.
Textbooks
Rowley S. Craft and Contemporary Theory. Sydney: Allen & Unwin, 1997.
MSTD3531 Jewellery and Object E

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Karin Findeis, Joyce Hinterding, Oliver Smith Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2532 Corequisites: THAP3441 and one of (CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Studio-based, learning experience of jewellery and object-design practice. Students work independently to explore individually identified approaches to the disciplines and to develop personally expressive material language, engaging with contemporary art, craft and design. Individual and group tutorials and critical discussion assist students to identify, develop, research and resolve concepts as they relate to the design and making of jewellery and objects, concluding in a resolved body of work.
Textbooks
Refer to Jewellery and Object Reading List.
MSTD3532 Jewellery and Object F

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Karin Findeis, Joyce Hinterding, Oliver Smith Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD3531 Corequisites: THAP3442 and one of (CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Studio-based, learning experience of jewellery and object-design practice. Students work independently to explore individually identified approaches to the disciplines and to develop personally expressive material language, engaging with contemporary art, craft and design. Individual and group tutorials and critical discussion assist students to identify, develop, research and resolve concepts as they relate to the design and making of jewellery and objects, concluding in a resolved body of work.
Textbooks
Refer to Jewellery and Object Reading List.
MSTD3541 Painting E

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Lindy Lee, Coordinator Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2542 Corequisites: THAP3431 and one of (CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
The aims and objectives are achieved in the program by the use of a tutorial system. A different academic advisor is assigned to each group of combined Second- and Third-Year students. This grouping fulfils the educational function of peer support and learning, allowing the increasing maturity of the students to be a demonstrable outcome. The academic advisor is responsible for the progress of those students. To provide access to different intellectual points of view the four groups are remixed and rotated over four semesters. The other important aspect of the unit is the one-to-one studio tutorial, where the particular concerns and needs of the student are discussed, tailoring both technical information and theoretical knowledge in relation to the student's evolving work.
Textbooks
As prescribed by the academic advisor.
MSTD3542 Painting F

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Lindy Lee, Coordinator Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD3541 Corequisites: THAP3432 and one of (CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
The aims and objectives are achieved in the program by the use of a tutorial system. A different academic advisor is assigned to each group of combined Second- and Third-Year students. This grouping fulfils the educational function of peer support and learning, allowing the increasing maturity of the students to be a demonstrable outcome. The academic advisor is responsible for the progress of those students. To provide access to different intellectual points of view the four groups are remixed and rotated over four semesters. The other important aspect of the unit is the one-to-one studio tutorial, where the particular concerns and needs of the student are discussed, tailoring both technical information and theoretical knowledge in relation to the student's evolving work.
Textbooks
As prescribed by the academic advisor.
MSTD3551 Printmedia E

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Justin Trendall, Rebecca Beardmore, Stuart Bailey Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2552 Corequisites: THAP3431 and one of (CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
The primary focus of the third year is on the consolidation of each student's own art or design practice. Students are expected to work in an independent and self-directed way, continuing to develop the body of work and ideas they initiated in second year. A program of individual and group tutorials will provide the framework for this process. The compulsory studio project for the semester focuses on website construction and the creation of a personal portfolio.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD3552 Printmedia F

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Justin Trendall, Rebecca Beardmore, Stuart Bailey Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD3551 Corequisites: THAP3432 and one of (CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Students will be working independently in the studio, with the focus being on the completion of a fully resolved body of work for their final exhibition. A program of individual and group tutorials will provide the framework for this process. The studio project focuses on the end of year exhibition; using it as a further opportunity to learn practical skills and develop presentation strategies for showing work in public.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD3561 Sculpture E

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Michael Goldberg Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2562 Corequisites: THAP3431 and one of (CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Study in Sculpture Performance and Installation is a unified, studio-based activity addressing the concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary sculpture. This includes traditional sculptural processes as well as incorporating new media and digital technologies that are currently reshaping contemporary practice. Each student, in consultation with academic staff, develops an outline of their proposed study program at the commencement of the semester and maintains a studio diary. Students present work regularly for review and are encouraged to further develop and refine their individual studio practice. This process is supported by small-group projects, lectures, group and individual tutorials and critiques.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD3562 Sculpture F

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Michael Goldberg Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD3561 Corequisites: THAP3432 and one of (CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Study in Sculpture Performance and Installation is a unified, studio-based activity addressing the concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary sculpture. This includes traditional sculptural processes as well as incorporating new media and digital technologies that are currently reshaping contemporary practice. Each student, in consultation with academic staff, develops an outline of their proposed study program at the commencement of the semester and maintains a studio diary. Students present work regularly for review and are encouraged to further develop and refine their individual studio practice. This process is supported by small-group projects, lectures, group and individual tutorials and critiques.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD3571 Photomedia E

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Anne Ferran, Julie Rrap, David Haines, Merilyn Fairskye Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2572 Corequisites: THAP3421 and one of (CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Students will be expected to: confidently explore working processes and directions that are personally relevant; refine the skills; and demonstrate facility with analog/digital technical processes appropriate to this enterprise. A coherent body of work, evidence of an independent practice or to serve as a foundation for further study, is the desired outcome at this stage. Students are expected to participate in a weekly studio class, project development meetings and the Studio Enrichment program and to engage in the relevant academic requirements.
MSTD3572 Photomedia F

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Anne Ferran, Julie Rrap, David Haines, Merilyn Fairskye Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD3571 Corequisites: THAP3422 and one of (CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Students will be expected to: confidently explore working processes and directions that are personally relevant; refine the skills; and demonstrate facility with analog/digital technical processes appropriate to this enterprise. A coherent body of work, evidence of an independent practice or to serve as a foundation for further study, is the desired outcome at this stage. Students are expected to participate in a weekly studio class, project development meetings and the Studio Enrichment program and to engage in the relevant academic requirements.
MSTD3581 Film and Digital Art E

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Geoff Weary, Ryszard Dabek, Josephine Starrs, John Conomos, Mahalya Middlemist Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD2582 Corequisites: THAP3421 and one of (CATE2001 or CATE2003 or CATE2005 or CATE2007 or CATE2011) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Production of studio-based class and individual projects; development of studio portfolio/journal. Students will be expected to confidently explore working processes and directions that are personally relevant, to refine skills and to demonstrate facility with the technical processes appropriate to this enterprise. Students will produce a coherent body of work that reflects evidence of an independent practice that may serve as a foundation for further study.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD3582 Film and Digital Art F

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Geoff Weary, Ryszard Dabek, Josephine Starrs, John Conomos, Mahalya Middlemist Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 240hrs Prerequisites: MSTD3581 Corequisites: THAP3422 and (one of CATE2002 or CATE2004 or CATE2006 or CATE2008 or CATE2012) Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Students will be expected to confidently explore working processes and directions that are personally relevant, to refine skills and to demonstrate facility with the technical processes appropriate to this enterprise. Students will produce a coherent body of work that reflects evidence of an independent practice that may serve as a foundation for further study.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
Studio Theory
THAP3421 Studio Theory Media Arts E

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Photomedia: Tanya Peterson Film and Digital Art: John Conomos Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: THAP2622 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and or/seminar assignments (100%)
This Unit of Study is split into two areas: Photomedia; Film and Digital Art.
Photomedia:
In this studio we will primarily focus on key aspects of photomedia in relation to contemporary art theories and practices. Emphasis will be placed on exploring photography's "discursive spaces", and developing a more complex understanding of the role between theory and praxis. In particular, we will examine how individual practices contribute and respond to issues of globalisation, cultural memory and identity, and new technologies.
Film and Digital Art
The Virtual Subject in Postmodern Culture Part 1: In this studio we will examine the historical, cultural and theoretical frameworks of the virtual in late-capitalist digital media culture. The student will be introduced to contemporary debates concerning the evolution of the virtual in today's audiovisual culture from modernism to recent times. Students will be encouraged to examine the shifting complexities of the virtual in cultural and media theory and their implications for their own art practice.
Textbooks
Photomedia
THAP3422 Studio Theory Media Arts F

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Photomedia: Tanya Peterson Film and Digital Art: John Conomos Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: THAP3421 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and or/seminar assignments (100%)
This unit of study is split into two areas: Photomedia; Film and Digital Art.
Photomedia
In this studio the focus will be to extend our enquiry into contemporary art and photomedia. We will further explore the question "What is photography?" in light of the medium's slippage across the realms of art and popular culture. Drawing on key contemporary philosophers, theorists, and practitioners, we will continue to consider how you might locate and interpret your own emerging research in relation to contemporary art practices.
Film and Digital Art
The Virtual Subject in Postmodern Culture Part 2: recent theories of the new digital sublime in postcinema and the new image technologies will be explored and certain critical, literary and experimental audiovisual traditions from modernism to present times will be traced. Part 2 is structured in two connecting modules. The student will be examining fundamental issues of contemporary literary and media aesthetics and related genres of postmodern techno-creativity.
Textbooks
Photomedia
THAP3431 Studio Theory Fine Arts E

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Painting: Dr Debra Dawes Sculpture: Mr Michael Goldberg Printmedia: Mr Justin Trendall Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: THAP2632 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and or/seminar assignments (100%)
This Unit of Study is split into three areas: Painting; Sculpture; Printmedia
Painting
The focus in this studio is to investigate the key moments that shaped Australian Contemporary Painting beginning with The Field, the first exhibition of Abstract Painting in Australia in 1968 to the present. We will primarily focus on Australian painters to provide students with an understanding of their local context and history.
Sculpture
Imaginary, Natural and Instutitutionalised Spaces: the overarching concern of this semester will be to get students to co-ordinate their imaginative ambitions relating to the object with regard to culture, place, space and architecture. What objects or performances work best where? A reflection on modes of display and the rhetoric of reception particularly in relation to museums, public spaces, and the technologies of television, film and the internet will be encouraged.
Printmedia
The unit has two sections. The first considers the overlap of Art and Design from a historical perspective and uses this understanding to explore the contemporary relationship between the two. The second section looks at the cultural/economic landscape within which local artists work. It surveys the venues, commercial opportunities, government funding organizations and social dynamics that make up the 'artworld' in Australia.
Textbooks
Painting
THAP3432 Studio Theory Fine Arts F

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Painting: Assoc Professor Brad Buckley Sculpture: Dr Adam Geczy Printmedia: Mr Justin Trendall Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: THAP3431 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and or/seminar assignments (100%)
This Unit of Study is split into three areas: Painting; Sculpture; Printmedia
Painting
The aim in this studio is to consolidate the student's understanding of the critical debates surrounding painting at the beginning of the twenty-first century and to assist in developing a clearer understanding of the place of their
own work in this history.
Sculpture
The last module concentrates on personal presentation, promotion and professional practice with special emphasis on sculpture, performance and installation: appropriate avenues of exhibition, good grant writing, effective artist talks, publication facilitation (journals and catalogues), websites and attendance at festivals and other events. The module is geared at maximizing the potential of the artist as a professional in the public sphere.
Printmedia
Professional Practice: using a combination of formal lectures, student seminars and gallery visits, the unit helps students develop a clearer understanding of the relationship between their own art practice and the professional and public domains in which they intend to work. The roles of galleries, public funding, the Internet and other vocational contexts are surveyed.
Textbooks
Painting
THAP3441 Studio Theory Object Art and Design E

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Glass: Mr Andrew Lavery Ceramics: Ms Jan Guy Jewellery and Object: Ms Joyce Hinterding Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs. Prerequisites: THAP2642 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and or/seminar assignments (100%).
Locating practice
This Unit of Study is split into three areas: Ceramics; Glass; Jewellery and Object
Various specifics are dealt with for students within each studio area.
The unit of study explores the notion on 'inter-disciplinary' practice, what it might mean and entail through various readings on contemporary art and craft practice. Students will be asked to explore the many and varied fields of interest a practitioner may be engaging with. Throughout the unit students will be expected to be critically analysing what their own area of continuing research within their own practice may be.
(Please note due to changes in class sizes course content may be modified)
Glass
Contemporary studio glass engages with a wide variety of materials and processes. We will expand the dialogue in respect of the interdisciplinary nature inherent in this activity. Through discussion on appropriate genres, styles, syntax and classification, methodologies for articulating and critiquing practice will be explored.
Ceramics
The focus in this studio will be to consolidate the learning outcomes of previous TEO units undertaken in first and second year and to provide a framework for the student studying ceramics to situate their practice within an expanded field of contemporary art practice. This will be achieved through critical examination and analysis of the processes and strategies used by the contemporary ceramicist and the theoretical dialogue that informs and surrounds their work.
A range of issues relevant to contemporary practice will be addressed including: the affects of new technologies on the production of the physical object; globalisation and the survival of the studio ceramics movement; cross cultural production and the status of craft today; where am I? - an investigation of the ways contemporary ceramicists engage in interdisciplinary and hybrid praxis across traditional visual art disciplines, the humanities and sciences.
Jewellery and Object
In this studio we will expand the dialogue in respect to the interdisciplinary nature inherent in the Jewellery and Object studio. Through investigation of genres, styles, syntax and classification, methodologies for articulating and critiquing practice will be explored.
Textbooks
Glass
THAP3442 Studio Theory Object Art and Design F

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Jan Guy, Mr Andrew Lavery, Ms Karin Findeis Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: THAP3441 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and or/seminar assignments (100%)
Understanding Professional Practice
This Unit of Study combines three areas: Ceramics; Glass; Jewellery and Object
The unit of study serves to locate a student's ceramics practice in a professional context. Through participating in a series of workshops and lectures you will develop and apply strategies fundamental to sound visual arts business practice. Relevant topics such as arts law, copyright, contracts, exhibiting, photographing work, writing of proposals and curriculum vitae and defining a market will be examined. You will be asked to consider and formulate how you want to present yourself publicly as an artist. Knowledge of these areas will establish the solid foundation necessary to facilitate your ability as an artist to sustain a strong business ethic that will enhance and extend your creative working life. These issues will enable you to understand the arts / crafts industry and prepare you for a range of possible career options within the visual arts.
(Please note due to changes in class sizes course content may be modified)
Textbooks
Schaffner I. & Winzen M. (eds) Deep Storage: collecting, storing, and archiving in art Munich ; New York : Prestel, 1998.

Second and Third Year Theoretical Enquiry Units

CATE2001 Bodies in Theory and Practice

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 120hrs. Prerequisites: THAP1201 and THAP1202 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and seminar assignments (100%).
This elective introduces students to a range of body focused art practices. The subject looks at the body of the artist, the embodied audience member, the body in art and the theoretical body. The body is understood to be a site of content and critique, an open subject onto and into which art is projected.
Textbooks
Michel Foucault, Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison, Trans. Alan Sheridan. New York, Vintage, 1977
CATE2003 Surrealism and Contemporary Art

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ann Elias Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 120hrs Prerequisites: THAP1201 and THAP1202 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and seminar assignments (100%)
The Surrealists challenged orthodox views on 'nature', 'reality', 'morality', and 'beauty'. They were dedicated to social and artistic freedom, an art of the instincts, and the power of the unconscious. What ethical, aesthetic, and political aspects of Surrealism are relevant to art in the Twenty-First century and what is the nature of the surrealist impulse in contemporary art and design?
Textbooks
Kim Grant, Surrealism and the Visual Arts: Theory and Reception, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2005
CATE2005 Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Danie Mellor Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 120hrs Prerequisites: THAP1201 and THAP1202 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and seminar assignments (100%)
This elective explores the development of Aboriginal art in historical and contemporary contexts. The work of Indigenous Australian artists reveals a significant and continuing dialogue with land and country, and is engaged with society, culture, identity and politics at the forefront of Australia's contemporary art world.
Textbooks
Wally Caruana, Aboriginal Art, Thames and Hudson, 1993
CATE2007 The Art of Memory

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Jacqueline Millner Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 120hrs Prerequisites: THAP1201 and THAP1202 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and seminar assignments (100%)
This elective examines the discourse of memory through the practice of contemporary art and theory. From this perspective, it considers the relationship between memory, the politics of identity, and history through a critical exploration of different forms of remembrance, such as: storytelling and autobiography; collective memory; forgetting and the erasure of time; and trauma and embodiment.
Textbooks
James McConkey, The Anatomy of Memory: An Anthology, New York: Oxford University Press, 1996.
CATE2011 Post-Object Art

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Caleb Kelly Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 120hrs Prerequisites: THAP1201 and THAP1202 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of on-line and written assignments (100%).
Sound in Art:
This Unit of Study will focus on practices that work in a post-object manner, drawing on approaches initiated in the middle of the twentieth century such as Fluxus, Happenings, Performance Art and Conceptual Art. Within contemporary art post-objecthood is expansive and central, and can be witnessed in video art, the sound arts, relational aesthetics and site-specific installation. This unit aims to expand your knowledge of the role of sound in recent and contemporary art. Sound is a core part of recent art, but often it goes by unheard, this class will introduce students to our sonic environment, sound/audio within art and the soundfull environment in which art is exhibited.
Textbooks
Caleb Kelly, Sound (London/Cambridge: Whitechapel/MIT Press, 2011)
CATE2002 Politics, Propaganda and Counter-Culture

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Jacqueline Millner Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 120hrs Prerequisites: THAP1201 and THAP1202 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and seminar assignments (100%).
This elective poses the question, "Is all art political?" The unit looks at how visual practices are supported and co-opted by regimes of power, and investigates the difference between status-quo cultural practices and those which espouse revolution and cultural critique. Topics might include: Dada, Fluxus, interventionists, propaganda, and underground sub-cultures.
Textbooks
John Berger, Ways of Seeing, Penguin, 1972
CATE2004 Life, Art and the Everyday

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ann Elias Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 120hrs Prerequisites: THAP1201 and THAP1202 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and seminar assignments (100%).
How do artists engage with the ebb and flow of daily life and the material conditions of the street, the city, and the home? This elective focuses on artists who heighten our awareness of everyday by using ready-mades and found objects, by exploring the exotic in the banal, and by creating domestic worlds and the urban-scapes of gritty realism and great imagination.
Textbooks
Stephen Johnstone (Ed), The Everyday, London, Whitechapel; Cambridge, Mass; MIT Press, 2008
CATE2006 Theories of the Object for Artists

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Danie Mellor, Dr Adam Geczy Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 120hrs Prerequisites: THAP1201 and THAP1202 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and seminar assignments (100%)
This elective interrogates the complex ways in which objects of visual culture are produced and the affect of social and political contexts on their reception. We will ask, where is the object situated in the economy of signs, of gender and of money. In doing so we will address objects of: ritual, utility, contemplation, kitsch, and transgression. .
Textbooks
Adam Geczy, Art: Histories, Theories and Exceptions , Berg Publishers, 2008
CATE2008 Social Relations and Critical Spaces

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Caleb Kelly Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 120hrs Prerequisites: THAP1201 and THAP1202 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and seminar assignments (100%)
In 1971, Conceptual artist Gordon Matta-Clark opened Food, a restaurant run by artists, where cooking and dining become a means of artistic expression and debate. Twenty years later, Rirkrit Tiravanija's work Untitled (Free) took the form of a Thai meal cooked by the artist in the gallery for its patrons. Taking its cue form works such as these, this elective explores expanded models of contemporary art practice and new forms of institutional and social critique. Drawing on the legacies of Situationism and Conceptual Art, it addresses the current dynamics of authorship (such as collaboration and artist collectives), spectatorship, and the politics of space.
Textbooks
Claire Bishop (ed.), Participation, Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 2006.
CATE2012 Animation: Theories and Histories

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Jacqueline Millner Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort 120 hrs Prerequisites: THAP1201 and THAP1202 Assessment: Assessment is based on successful completion of written and seminar assignments (100%)
Animation as a form spans the visual arts and the entertainment industry. This unit explores theories and histories of animation that address these diverse contexts. One strand focuses on the relationship between art movements and animation practices from the early 20th century on, and the legacy of this in contemporary experimental and independent animation. A second strand focuses on animation as popular culture, including the important role of animation in the development of cinematic SFX, including CGI. The unit explores the various textual strategies used in animation, such as abstraction, self-referentiality and intertextuality, as well as analyzing the critical impulse in animation given its traditionally 'low' cultural status.
Textbooks
Esther Leslie, Hollywood Flatlands: Animation, Critical Theory and the Avant-Garde. London and New York: Verso, 2002.

Second and Third Year Studio Electives

SCA elective units of study are offered subject to sufficient demand and staff availability and may be cancelled.
Ceramics
MSTD7111 Ceramics Elective Introductory

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Jan Guy Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hours. Prohibitions: MSTD2511, MSTD2512, MSTD3511, MSTD3512 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
This elective unit in Ceramics provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow project-based curriculum addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary Ceramics. Thematic approaches will be supported by technical introductions to handbuilding, wheelwork, surface treatments and kiln firing to encourage exploration with Ceramics methodologies. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques and the acquisition of technical skills appropriate to the assigned projects. This elective is suitable for those who have no or limited experience with the material and its technologies.
Textbooks
Dormer P. The New Ceramics: Trends and Traditions.
MSTD7121 Ceramics Elective Intermediate

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Jan Guy Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hours. Prerequisites: MSTD7111 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
The Intermediate unit in Ceramics builds on and enhances information and skills provided in the Introductory unit. The unit provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a project-based curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to ceramic practice.
In this unit students will:
- enhance ceramics construction skills, surface-finishing and firing techniques;
- engage with experimental approaches to problem solving;
- build an awareness of contemporary practices in ceramics;
- develop their capacity for personal aesthetic solutions; and
- understand and apply Occupational Health and Safety procedures to studio practice.
Textbooks
Dormer P. The New Ceramics: Trends and Traditions.
MSTD8111 Ceramics Elective Advanced

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Jan Guy Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hours. Prerequisites: MSTD7121 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
The Advanced unit in Ceramics builds on and enhances information and skills provided in the Introductory unit. The unit provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a project-based curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to ceramic practice.
In this unit students will:
- enhance ceramics construction skills, surface-finishing and firing techniques;
- engage with experimental approaches to problem solving;
- build an awareness of contemporary practices in ceramics;
- develop their capacity for personal aesthetic solutions; and
- understand and apply Occupational Health and Safety procedures to studio practice.
Textbooks
Dormer P. The New Ceramics: Trends and Traditions.
CAEL2001 Repetition and Multiplicity

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Jan Guy Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2511, MSTD2512, MSTD3511, MSTD3512 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Ceramics as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
The unit will focus on advanced moulding techniques including multiple piece plaster moulds and silicon moulds for precision replication. These techniques will be used as the vehicle for your individual ideas. Intermediate students will develop their work from a selection of project based options concerned with the themes of repetition and multiplicity and advanced stage students will begin from a self generated individual proposal.
CAEL2002 Client's Brief to Finished Product

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Jan Guy Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2511, MSTD2512, MSTD3511, MSTD3512 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Ceramics as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
This unit is designed to enhance and broaden the skills of students who already have a sound foundation in the ceramics discipline. Students will be introduced to the industrial ceramic techniques of the plaster lathe and jigger jolley and guided through the process of design from initial client consultation, production of prototype models to completion of commissioned object and the use of marketing tools.
CAEL3001 Ceramics Personal Project 1

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Jan Guy Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2511, MSTD2512, MSTD3511, MSTD3512 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Ceramics as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
This unit is designed to enhance and broaden the skills of students who already have a sound foundation in the ceramics discipline and are working at an Advanced level. Students must propose a personal research plan leading to a body of work in consultation with an academic staff member.
CAEL3011 Ceramics Personal Project 2

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Jan Guy Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2511, MSTD2512, MSTD3511, MSTD3512 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Ceramics as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
This unit is designed to enhance and broaden the skills of students who already have a sound foundation in the ceramics discipline and are working at an Advanced level. Students must propose a personal research plan leading to a body of work and exhibition plan in consultation with an academic staff member.
Glass
CAEL2003 Warm Glass Elective Introductory

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prohibitions: MSTD2521, MSTD2522, MSTD3521, MSTD3522 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
The Introductory Elective unit in Warm Glass provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a project-based curriculum addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to kiln fusing and slumping (Warm Glass).
CAEL2004 Warm Glass Elective Intermediate

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: CAEL2003 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Note: This unit is also available to students studying Glass major. Please contact SCA Student Administration.
This elective is designed to continue glass research at an intermediate level with a view to becoming self-directed.
The Intermediate Elective unit in Warm Glass provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a project-based curriculum addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to kiln fusing and slumping (Warm Glass).
CAEL3002 Warm Glass Elective Advanced

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: CAEL2004 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Note: This unit is also available to students studying Glass major. Please contact SCA Student Administration.
This unit is designed for students to undertake self-directed work. It is expected that students will develop proposal related projects specific to the sub discipline area of the elective they have chosen.
The Advanced Elective follows a self-directed curriculum addresses concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to kiln fusing and slumping (Warm Glass).
CAEL2005 Glass Flame Working Elective Intro

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prohibitions: MSTD2521, MSTD2522, MSTD3521, MSTD3522 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
The Introductory Elective unit in Glass Flame-work provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a project-based curriculum addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary Glass Flame-work.
CAEL2006 Glass Flame Working Elective Inter

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: CAEL2005 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This elective is designed to continue glass research at an intermediate level with a view to becoming self-directed.
The Intermediate Elective unit in Glass Flame-work provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a project-based curriculum addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary Glass Flame-work.
CAEL3003 Glass Flame Working Elective Advanced

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: CAEL2006 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit is designed for students to undertake self-directed work. It is expected that students will develop proposal related projects specific to the sub discipline area of the elective they have chosen.
The Advanced Elective follows a self-directed curriculum addresses concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary Glass Flame-work.
CAEL2007 Glass Casting Elective Introductory

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prohibitions: MSTD2521, MSTD2522, MSTD3521, MSTD3522 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15.
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
The Introductory Elective unit in Casting Glass provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. It will give students a basic understanding of open-face glass casting through practical experience with clay modelling, simple mould-making (investing), firing and basic cold working.
Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with a tutor, follow a project-based curriculum that addresses concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary Glass.
CAEL2008 Glass Casting Elective Intermediate

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: CAEL2007 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This elective is designed to continue glass research at an intermediate level with a view to becoming self-directed.
The Intermediate Elective unit in Casting Glass provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. It will give students a basic understanding of open-face glass casting through practical experience with clay modelling, simple mould-making (investing), firing and basic cold working.
CAEL3004 Glass Casting Elective Advanced

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: CAEL2008 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit is designed for students to undertake self-directed work. It is expected that students will develop proposal related projects specific to the sub discipline area of the elective they have chosen.
The Advanced unit in Casting Glass provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. It will give students a basic understanding of open-face glass casting through practical experience with clay modelling, simple mould-making (investing), firing and basic cold working.
Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with a tutor, follow a self-directed curriculum that addresses concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary casting in Glass.
CAEL2009 Hot Glass Elective Introductory

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prohibitions: MSTD2521, MSTD2522, MSTD3521, MSTD3522 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
The Introductory Elective unit in Hot Glass provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a project-based curriculum addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary hot glass.
CAEL2010 Hot Glass Elective Intermediate

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: CAEL2009 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: This unit is also available to students studying Glass major. Please contact SCA Student Administration.
This elective is designed to continue glass research at an intermediate level with a view to becoming self-directed.
The Intermediate Elective unit in Hot Glass provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a project-based curriculum addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary hot glass.
CAEL3005 Hot Glass Elective Advanced

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Lavery Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: CAEL2010 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: This unit is also available to students studying Glass major. Please contact SCA Student Administration.
This unit is designed for students to undertake self-directed work. It is expected that students will develop proposal related projects specific to the sub discipline area of the elective they have chosen.
The Advanced Elective unit in Hot Glass provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a self-directed curriculum addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary hot glass.
CAEL2016 Glass Mosaic Elective Introductory

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Mr Andrew Lavery, Coordinator Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prohibitions: MSTD2521, MSTD2522, MSTD3521, MSTD3522 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
The Introductory Elective unit in Glass Mosaics provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a project based curriculum addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to Glass Mosaic making in flat form and 3D form.
Textbooks
Biggs, Emma. Encyclopedia of Mosaic Technique Quarto Inc, 1990
Jewellery and Object
MSTD7311 Jewellery & Object Elective Introductory

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Karin Findeis Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prohibitions: MSTD2531, MSTD2532, MSTD3531, MSTD3532 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
The Jewellery and Object Introductory unit (Bodyworks) provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work that engages with the space and physical dimensions of the body. In this unit students will follow a project-based curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary jewellery and objects of a human scale.
The unit provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques and the acquisition of technical skills appropriate to the assigned projects.
Textbooks
Untracht, Oppi, Jewellery Concepts and Technology, Doubleday, Great Britain, 1982.
MSTD7321 Jewellery & Object Elective Intermediate

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Karin Findeis Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: MSTD7311 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
The Jewellery and Object Intermediate unit (Body Constructions) provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work that engages with the space and physical dimensions of the body. Building on where Bodyworks leaves off, it introduces different methods of construction leading to 3 dimensional forms for the body. Throughout the semester students will follow a project-based curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary jewellery and objects of a human scale.
The unit provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques and the acquisition of technical skills appropriate to the assigned projects.
Textbooks
Untracht, Oppi, Jewellery Concepts and Technology, Doubleday, Great Britain, 1982.
MSTD8131 Jewellery & Object Elective Advanced

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Karin Findeis, Coordinator Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: MSTD7321 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
The Advanced elective unit in Jewellery and Object provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a self-directed curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to a student's personal concerns. Students' thematic approaches will be supported by technical methodologies appropriate to the self-directed projects. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques. Students are expected to produce a body of work for review at regular intervals during the semester. Work from the semester is to be presented for assessment in Week 15.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
CAEL2025 Silversmithing: Cutlery and Utensils

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Karin Findeis Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2531, MSTD2532, MSTD3531, MSTD3532 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Jewellery & Object as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
In this unit students will develop and make a set of utensils using the tradition of hand forged cutlery as their technical and conceptual starting point. The appropriate forming processes, including hot forging of metal rod and bar, will be introduced alongside an examination of the historical foundations of the contemporary cutlery setting. In addition the design development undertaken will use malleable and ductile qualities of metal as a creative catalyst and outline the key relationship between the flat template and the three dimensional finished object.
Textbooks
Untracht, Oppi, Jewellery Concepts and Technology, Doubleday, Great Britain, 1982.
CAEL2026 Silversmithing: Vessel

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Karin Findeis Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2531, MSTD2532, MSTD3531, MSTD3532 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Jewellery & Object as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
In this unit students will develop and make a series of vessels using the tradition of silversmithing as their technical and conceptual starting point. The appropriate forming processes, including the doming, raising, and planishing of sheetmetal, will be introduced alongside an examination of the historical foundations of the area and insights into the contemporary context. In addition the design development undertaken will outline the potential for working at a larger scale in metal, the unique form language that grows from hammer forming and the key relationships between the flat blank and the finished object.
Textbooks
Untracht, Oppi, Jewellery Concepts and Technology, Doubleday, Great Britain, 1982.
CAEL2027 Fusion

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Karin Findeis Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2531, MSTD2532, MSTD3531, MSTD3532, MSTD2511, MSTD2512, MSTD3511, MSTD3512 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Jewellery & Object or Ceramics as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
This unit will focus on the notions of multiplicity and the merging of material - for example, ceramics and metal. The unit will begin by exploring moulding techniques in a range of materials including plaster and silicone and will continue with using these moulds as a means of producing objects that can exist on their own or be incorporated as components of a larger work.
The class will take place in both the ceramics and jewellery studios. Assessment tasks will include research and project components.
Textbooks
Brooks, N., Mouldmaking and Casting: A Technical Manual, The Crowood Press Ltd, 2005.
CAEL2029 Custom Clasps

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Karin Findeis Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2531, MSTD2532, MSTD3531, MSTD3532 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Jewellery & Object as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
The Custom Clasps and Connections unit focuses on designing and constructing clasps, attachments and connections to suit specific one off pieces, or for multiple production. It will involve searching out clasps, attachments etc from outside the traditional jewellery area and adapting them to jewellery as well as innovation of traditional clasps/findings/linkages. Students will be encouraged to prototype, refine and develop their ideas, to design attachments to suit a particular piece of jewellery, and to consider new technologies for engineering fittings that function efficiently.
Textbooks
Untracht, Oppi, Jewellery Concepts and Technology, Doubleday, Great Britain, 1982.
CAEL2030 Streetwear

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Karin Findeis Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2531, MSTD2532, MSTD3531, MSTD3532 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Jewellery & Object as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
This unit focuses on jewellery as it appears on the street, influenced by fashion and current and popular culture. It considers the multiple, as opposed to the unique jewel. You will make a limited series or collection, suitable for reproduction, that reflects your distinctive approach as a designer/ maker.
This unit will involve developing an idea, identifying appropriate methods of reproduction; pricing your series; professional presentation, including submission preparation, how to present yourself as a designer/ maker to the public and designing a business card and other publicity material. The project will culminate in preparing a submission to present your collection to the public in an appropriate marketplace.
Textbooks
Untracht, Oppi, Jewellery Concepts and Technology, Doubleday, Great Britain, 1982.
CAEL2031 Surface Tension

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Karin Findeis Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2531, MSTD2532, MSTD3531, MSTD3532 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Jewellery & Object as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
This unit looks at different methods of applying colour to the surface of metal, including anodising, enamelling and patination. Students will consider the different constraints of each method and use this information to develop a small collection which explores the concept of tension, where 2 contrasting forces work with, or against, each other.
Textbooks
Untracht, Oppi, Jewellery Concepts and Technology, Doubleday, Great Britain, 1982.
CAEL2032 Virtual Object: 2D/Drawing Cutting

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Karin Findeis Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2531, MSTD3531, MSTD2511, MSTD3511, MSTD2521, MSTD3521, MSTD2532, MSTD3532, MSTD2512, MSTD3512, MSTD2522, MSTD3522 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study any of Object Art and Design majors. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
This unit is designed to provide a studio based approach to translating drawings into materials through the industrialized processes of cutting such as laser cutting, vinyl cutting, plasma cutting etc.
Digitally mediated cutting such as laser cutting or vinyl cutting opens up possibilities for reproducing or translating graphic ideas and drawings in a variety of different ways.
The unit will work through the processes necessary for making graphic art work ready to take up these possibilities, such as, producing a large quantity of smaller elements, the cutting of intricate patterns, working with materials that are difficult to cut, or using the process to distort shape or manipulate the scale of the final work. Our focus will be on translating digital drawing into materials. The software we will be using will be a combination of commercial and open source software and we will be outsourcing the actual cutting process and working with the relevant companies.
Textbooks
Delvoye, Vim. Gothic Works. Manchester City Art Gallery, 2002.
CAEL2033 Virtual Object: 3D/Rapid Prototyping

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Karin Findeis Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2531, MSTD3531, MSTD2511, MSTD3511, MSTD2521, MSTD3521, MSTD2532, MSTD3532, MSTD2512, MSTD3512, MSTD2522, MSTD3522 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study any of the Object and Design majors. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
This unit is designed to open up the possibilities for translating computer generated 3D models into materials such as plastics and metals, through the industrial process of rapid prototyping. Models may then be generated in other materials including glass and ceramics.
The unit will proceed with an introduction to 3d modelling and explore the possibilities for generative processes, drawing and modelling in software. Using a combination of open source and commercial software it will use these new technologies to reinterpret forms and phenomena to create small-scale objects and jewellery that can be digitally fabricated with rapid prototyping methods. We will be outsourcing this and working in collaboration with rapid prototyping companies who specialise in 3d printing to produce both finished objects and moulds for further reproduction in other fine art materials.
Textbooks
Hess, Roland. The Essential Blender: Guide to 3D Creation with the Open Source Suite Blender, No Starch Press, 2007.
CAEL2034 On Location

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Karin Findeis Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2531, MSTD2532, MSTD3531, MSTD3532 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Jewellery & Object as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator
This unit focuses on material and significance in the processes of the conception and making of jewellery and how these appear in both contemporary and historical work. This unit takes an intensive approach to learning where students will be introduced to industry related examples in their relevant contexts. For example, this may be on location in the Australian goldfields or in the international jewellery epicenter in Munich or in the steel-working industry of NSW.
Studio projects will be based on experience and research developed in the field.
Textbooks
Untracht, Oppi, Jewellery Concepts and Technology, Doubleday, Great Britain, 1982.
Painting
MSTD7411 Painting Elective Introductory

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Lindy Lee, Coordinator Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prohibitions: MSTD2541, MSTD2542, MSTD3541, MSTD3542 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
The Introductory Elective provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will follow a project-based curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary painting. Thematic approaches will be supported by technical introductions to encourage exploration with painting methodologies. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques and the acquisition of technical skills appropriate to the assigned projects.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD7421 Painting Elective Intermediate

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Lindy Lee, Coordinator Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: MSTD7411 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: This unit is also available to students studying Painting major. Please contact SCA Student Administration.
The Intermediate Elective provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will follow a project-based curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary painting. Thematic approaches will be supported by technical introductions to encourage exploration with painting methodologies. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques and the acquisition of technical skills appropriate to the assigned projects.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD8141 Painting Elective Advanced

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Lindy Lee, Coordinator Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: MSTD7421 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: This unit is also available to students studying Painting major. Please contact SCA Student Administration.
The Advanced Elective unit in Drawing provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a self-directed curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to a student's personal concerns. Thematic approaches will be supported by technical methodologies appropriate to the self-directed projects. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques. Students are expected to produce a body of work for review at regular intervals during the semester. Work from the semester is to be presented for assessment in Week 15.
Textbooks
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
Printmedia
MSTD7511 Printmedia Elective Introductory

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Justin Trendall, Coordinator Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prohibitions: MSTD2551, MSTD2552, MSTD3551, MSTD3552 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
The aim of this unit is to introduce students to critical, conceptual and technical skills in printmedia. Thematic approaches will be supported by technical introductions to encourage exploration with Printmedia methodologies. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques and the acquisition of technical skills appropriate to the assigned projects.
Areas of Investigation: digital prints; etching; and screen prints.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD7521 Printmedia Elective Intermediate

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Justin Trendall, Coordinator Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: MSTD7511 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
The Intermediate Elective unit in Printmedia provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a self-directed curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to a student's personal concerns. Students' thematic approaches will be supported by technical methodologies appropriate to the self-directed projects. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques. Students are expected to produce a body of work for review at regular intervals during the semester.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD8151 Printmedia Elective Advanced

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Justin Trendall, Coordinator Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: MSTD7521 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
The Advanced Elective unit in Printmedia provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a self-directed curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to a student's personal concerns. Students' thematic approaches will be supported by technical methodologies appropriate to the self-directed projects. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques. Students are expected to produce a body of work for review at regular intervals during the semester.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
CAEL2019 Advanced Studio Workshops in Printmedia

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Rebecca Beardmore Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: MSTD2551 or MSTD2552 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Printmedia as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
The Advanced Studio Workshops elective in Printmedia provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. This elective expands on a range of technical skills delivered within sub-disciplines of the Printmedia studio program. This unit encourages students to engage with the self-directed task of defining their own creative ideas and the historical and cultural contexts that support and shape them. Throughout the semester students will follow a project-based curriculum in a range of technically based workshops to facilitate the acquisition of more advanced skills in the medium of their choice.
Students are expected to produce a body of work for review at regular intervals during the semester. Work from the semester is to be presented for assessment in week fifteen.
CAEL2020 Artist Publication for Printmedia

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Rebecca Beardmore Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: MSTD2551 or MSTD2552 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Printmedia as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
The Artist Publication unit in Printmedia provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. This unit aims to build on the thematic framework delivered in the second year Printmedia studio program extending students knowledge in the area of small to medium scale, short-run publications and investigating the creative potential of electronic publication design.
Throughout the semester, in consultation with academic staff, students will follow projects integral to the development and understanding of their own creative interests in relation to the broader cultural landscape of contemporary art and design.
The elective is configured to encourage user-driven experimentation, co-operative learning and peer-to-peer project initiatives.
CAEL3009 Project Room 1

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Rebecca Beardmore Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: MSTD3551 or MSTD3552 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Printmedia as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
The Project Room elective in Printmedia provides a site-specific, studio-based approach to the installation and presentation of creative work. This unit aims to support the professional development of students in their third year of the Studio Major program with a focus on the exhibition of creative work. Covering the full process of presentation, from pre-planning to de-installing, it will help students develop an awareness of the pragmatic and conceptual issues involved in taking their work to an audience.
Throughout the semester, in consultation with academic staff, students will follow a self-directed project addressing the challenges, considerations and strategies, both common and specific to the public presentation of their work in a site-specific location. In addition to installing and presenting their own project in the Printmedia Project Space students will be expected to contribute to the discussion and critique of other student exhibitions in regular group tutorials.
This unit will conceptually engage students with the process of presenting their work in a gallery or other public space, and to help them develop experience based, pragmatic skills in this area. By encountering the challenges of exhibiting their work in an 'exercise' situation students are able to identify specific issues relating to their work.
The elective is configured to encourage experimentation, co-operative learning and peer-to-peer project initiatives.
CAEL3010 Project Room 2

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Rebecca Beardmore Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: MSTD3551 or MSTD3552 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Printmedia as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
The Project Room 2 elective in Printmedia extends on the presentation skills developed in Project Room 1 to provide students with a broader understanding of the professional skills practicing artists require to engage with gallery systems and funding bodies.
This unit aims to instill working methodologies and provide valuable resources and skills for students working towards the development of their own career as practicing artists and designers.
Students will be required to research, write and present an application for an anticipated exhibition at an established public venue with consideration for all the logistics and funding required to successfully carry out this opportunity.
Sculpture
MSTD7611 Sculpture Elective Introductory

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Michael Goldberg Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prohibitions: MSTD2561, MSTD2562, MSTD3561, MSTD3562 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
The Introductory Elective unit in Sculpture provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a project-based curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary Sculpture. Individual and/or collaborative, studio-based projects will be supported by technical demonstrations and workshops. These assist students to develop competence with a range of sculptural methodologies. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD7621 Sculpture Elective Intermediate

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Michael Goldberg Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: MSTD7611 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: This unit is also available to students studying Sculpture major. Please contact SCA Student Administration.
The Intermediate Elective unit in Sculpture provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. At the beginning of the semester each student develops an individual work proposal in consultation with an academic staff member. This proposal forms the basis of a self-directed curriculum addressing the concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to the individual student's developing art practice. Each student's creative development will be supported by access to academic staff consultations. These consultations focus on the conceptual and creative aspects of a student's studio work. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD8161 Sculpture Elective Advanced

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Michael Goldberg Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: MSTD7621 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: This unit is also available to students studying Sculpture major. Please contact SCA Student Administration.
The Advanced Elective unit in Sculpture provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. At the beginning of the semester each student develops an individual work proposal in consultation with an academic staff member. This proposal forms the basis of a self-directed curriculum addressing the concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to the individual student's developing art practice. Each student's creative development will be supported by access to academic staff consultations. These consultations focus on the conceptual and creative aspects of a student's studio work. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
Photomedia
MSTD7711 Photomedia Elective Introductory

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Steven Lojewski, Coordinator Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prohibitions: MSTD2571, MSTD2572, MSTD3571, MSTD3572 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
The Introductory Elective provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will follow a project-based curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary Photomedia. Thematic approaches will be supported by technical introductions to encourage exploration with Photomedia methodologies. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques and the acquisition of technical skills appropriate to the assigned projects.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD7721 Photomedia Elective Intermediate

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Steven Lojewski, Coordinator Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: MSTD7711 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: This unit is also available to students studying Photomedia major. Please contact SCA Student Administration.
The Intermediate Elective provides a studio-based approach to the production of self-directed creative work within a fine art context. Throughout the semester students will follow a project-based curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary Photomedia. The elective provides for the enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques and the further development of technical skills appropriate to the self-directed projects.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD8171 Photomedia Elective Advanced

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Steven Lojewski, Coordinator Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: MSTD7721 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Note: This unit is also available to students studying Photomedia major. Please contact SCA Student Administration.
The Advanced Elective provides a studio-based approach to the production of self-directed creative work within a fine art context. Throughout the semester students will follow a project-based curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary Photomedia. The elective provides for the further development and enhancement of critical and conceptual skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques and the acquisition of technical skills appropriate to the assigned projects.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
CAEL2013 Managing and Developing Digital Imagery

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Steven Lojewski Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2571, MSTD2572, MSTD3571, MSTD3572 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Photomedia as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
The Managing and Developing Digital Imagery (Working With Lightroom, Camera Raw And Bridge) unit in Photomedia provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow two self-directed projects addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to a student's personal concerns.
Students' thematic approaches will be supported by digital technical methodologies appropriate to the self-directed projects. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques.
Students are expected to produce a body of work for review at regular intervals during the semester. Work from the semester is to be presented for assessment in week fifteen.
CAEL2014 Digital Photo Editing

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Steven Lojewski Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: CAEL2013 Corequisites: One of MSTD2571, MSTD2572, MSTD3571, MSTD3572 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Photomedia as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
The Digital Photo Editing (Working With Photoshop) unit in Photomedia provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow two self-directed projects addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to a student's personal concerns.
Students' thematic approaches will be supported by digital technical methodologies appropriate to the self-directed projects. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques.
Students are expected to produce a body of work for review at regular intervals during the semester. Work from the semester is to be presented for assessment in week fifteen.
CAEL2015 Digital Narrative

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Steven Lojewski Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: CAEL2014 Corequisites: One of MSTD2571, MSTD2572, MSTD3571, MSTD3572 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Photomedia as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
The Digital Narrative (Working With InDesign) unit in Photomedia provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a self-directed extended project addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to a student's personal concerns. Students' thematic approaches will be supported by digital methodologies appropriate to the self-directed projects. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques.
Students are expected to produce a body of work for review at regular intervals during the semester. Work from the semester is to be presented for assessment in week fifteen.
CAEL2017 Studio Lighting Elective Introductory

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Steven Lojewski, Nicholas Greenwich Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2571, MSTD2572, MSTD3571, MSTD3572 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Photomedia as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
The Studio Lighting Elective Introductory in Photomedia provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow project-based curriculum addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary Photomedia.
Thematic approaches will be supported by technical introductions to encourage exploration with Photo media methodologies. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques and the acquisition of technical skills appropriate to the assigned projects.
Students are expected to produce a body of work for review at regular intervals during the semester. Work from all assigned projects is to be presented for assessment in week fifteen.
CAEL2018 Studio Lighting Elective Intermediate

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Steven Lojewski, Nicholas Greenwich Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2571, MSTD2572, MSTD3571, MSTD3572 Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Photomedia as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
The Studio Lighting Elective Intermediate in Photomedia provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a self directed project addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to students personal concerns.
Student's thematic approaches will be supported by technical skills in lighting to encourage exploration of methodologies appropriate to the self directed projects. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through individual tutorials and critiques.
Students are expected to produce a body of work for review at regular intervals during the semester. Work from all assigned projects is to be presented for assessment in week fifteen.
Film and Digital Art
MSTD7811 Film & Digital Art Elective Introductory

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Mahalya Middlemist, Coordinator Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prohibitions: MSTD2581, MSTD2582, MSTD3581, MSTD3582 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
The Introductory Elective provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will follow a project-based curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to contemporary Film and Digital Art. Thematic approaches will be supported by technical introductions to encourage exploration with Film and Digital Art methodologies. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques and the acquisition of technical skills appropriate to the assigned projects.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD7821 Film & Digital Art Elective Intermediate

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Mahalya Middlemist, Coordinator Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: MSTD7811 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
The Intermediate Elective unit in Film and Digital Art provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a self-directed curriculum addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to a student's personal concerns. Students' thematic approaches will be supported by technical methodologies appropriate to the self-directed projects. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques. Students are expected to produce a body of work for review at regular intervals during the semester. Work from the semester is to be presented for assessment in Week 15.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
MSTD8181 Film & Digital Art Elective Advanced

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Mahalya Middlemist, Coordinator Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: MSTD7821 Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
The Advanced Elective unit in Film and Digital Art provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a self-directed curriculum, addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to a student's personal concerns. Students' thematic approaches will be supported by technical methodologies appropriate to the self-directed projects. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques. Students are expected to produce a body of work for review at regular intervals during the semester. Work from the semester is to be presented for assessment in Week 15.
Textbooks
Refer to Studio Reading List.
CAEL2021 Experimenting with 16 mm Film

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Mahalya Middlemist Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecture and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2581, MSTD2582, MSTD3581, MSTD3582 Assessment: Submission of short 16mm film for assessment (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Film and Digital Art as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
This unit will encourage an understanding of the context of the students' own practice through an investigation of a range of experimental film processes that have been employed historically by art and film practitioners.
It will focus on the creative potential of the physical properties of 16 mm film. Students will explore film as a tactile creative medium through a familiarity with a range of practical techniques for the production of experimental works. In-camera techniques such as multiple-exposure will be explored as well as hand-made film techniques such as drawing and scratching on film. Students will work in small groups or individually to produce a short 16mm film, using either hand made/found footage or in-camera experimental footage, for assessment. The production of a soundtrack for this work is not a requirement.
CAEL2022 Electronic & New Media Art Elective Intr

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Jai McKenzie Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
This unit provides a studio-based approach to the production of creative work. Throughout the semester students will, in consultation with an academic staff member, follow a project-based curriculum addressing concepts, methodologies and technologies integral to electronic and new media art. Thematic approaches will be supported by technical introductions to encourage exploration with electronic and new media art methodologies. The unit provides for the development and enhancement of critical skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques and through the acquisition of technical skills appropriate to the assigned projects.
CAEL2023 Soundtrack Production for Media Art

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Josephine Starrs Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecture and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2581, MSTD2582, MSTD3581, MSTD3582 Assessment: 1x15min review with your academic advisor in week 7 and 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Film and Digital Art as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
This unit addresses the conceptual areas of sound design with a practical focus on developing digital sound recording skills and creating soundtracks for digital video using the recording industry standard Pro Tools software. Students will be introduced the basic principles involved in planning a soundtrack for a film or video project and explore different conceptual approaches to sound in media art in both the local and international context.
Students complete in studio exercises and create a three-minute sound piece for assessment. This work will include recorded voice, sampled and recorded location sounds and/or music, and demonstrate conceptual proficiency and technical competency in sound design with Pro Tools software.
CAEL2024 Video Editing using Final Cut Pro

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Mahalya Middlemist, Josephine Starrs, Geoffrey Weary, Ryszard Dabek, John Conomos Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecture and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Corequisites: One of MSTD2581, MSTD2582, MSTD3581, MSTD3582 Assessment: Submission of short video, edited on Final Cut Pro and authored on DVD Studio Pro for assessment (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Film and Digital Art as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
This unit develops proficiency in Video Editing in Final Cut Pro software and DVD mastering in DVD Studio Pro culminating in the realisation of creative media art works at an advanced level of conceptual and technical expertise. In consultation with the Academic Advisor, students will develop a short video project to be edited on Final Cut Pro and authored on DVD Studio Pro. In addition to software tutorials, there will be readings, screenings and discussions about concepts in editing and post-production.
CAEL3006 Motion Graphics using After Effects

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Mahalya Middlemist, Josephine Starrs, Geoffrey Weary, Ryszard Dabek, John Conomos Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecture and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Corequisites: MSTD3581or MSTD3582 Assessment: Submission of short motion graphics video, created using After Effects software for assessment (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Film and Digital Art as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
In this unit students will be given weekly tutorials in motion graphics and digital video production using After Effects software. In consultation with the Academic Advisor, students will develop a short, self-directed motion graphics video for assessment.
CAEL3007 Screenwriting

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Mahalya Middlemist, Josephine Starrs, Geoffrey Weary, Ryszard Dabek, John Conomos Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecture and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Corequisites: MSTD3581or MSTD3582 Assessment: Submission of final draft screenplay for assessment (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Note: Special permission to enrol is required for students who do not study Film and Digital Art as their major. Please contact unit of study co-ordinator.
The Screenwriting Elective focuses on narrative script development by providing students with the tools of constructing "story" through characterisation, active language, succinct visuals and plot. Students will, in consultation with the Academic Advisor, develop three to four drafts of a screenplay for a 5-7 minute film. The elective provides for the development and enhancement of skills through group critiques of casting and work-shopped readings of the students' own draft screenplays at regular intervals during the semester. Students are expected to produce a final draft screenplay for assessment in week 15.
CAEL2012 Fundamentals in 2D Animation

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Mahalya Middlemist, Co-ordinator Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Assessment: 1x15min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
This elective is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts that underlay animation production. Through a series of hands on exercises students will explore the processes and concepts required to successfully produce an simple limited animation video.
The hands on exercises will allow the students to gain a historical context of animation and highlight the skills required to produce an animated video. Thematic approaches will be supported by technical introductions to encourage exploration with Animation techniques.
The elective provides for the development and enhancement of production skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques and the acquisition of technical skills appropriate to the assigned projects. The subject will explore frame-by-frame animation, stop motion animation and limited animation techniques giving students a base to develop more complex animation productions.
CAEL3008 Advanced 2D Animation

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Mahalya Middlemist Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecture and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Prerequisites: CAEL2012 Assessment: Submission of short animated video for assessment (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
This unit deepens students' understanding of processes and concepts required to successfully produce a short 2D animation video. Using istop-motion, After Effects and Final cut pro software, students will develop production skills through a series of hands on exercises culminating in the production of a short 2D animation project for assessment.
Screenings of historical and contemporary works will be supported by class discussion and technical introductions to encourage exploration with animation techniques.
The unit provides for the development and enhancement of production skills through group and individual tutorials and critiques and the acquisition of technical skills appropriate to the assigned projects. Sound design, frame-by-frame animation, stop motion animation and other animation techniques will be explored in further depth giving students the opportunity to develop complex 2D animation productions.
Non-studio specific
CAEL2011 Visual Art Spaces & Curatorial Practice

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Nicholas Tsoutas Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60hrs Assessment: Project 1 in week 9 (35%) and Project 2 in week 15 (65%)
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
In this unit we will focus on key aspects of curating and exhibiting in relation to contemporary art theories and practices. Emphasis will be placed on exploring an understanding of the role between theory and praxis. In particular, we will examine the curatorial function in relation to how curatorial strategies operate in terms of a variety of contemporary exhibition models, galleries, museums, and commercial artspaces; exhibition development; reflexive and critical awareness of the different objectives that inform the directions of the galleries; residency centres, contemporary art and artist run initiatives (ARIs) and their contexts within the visual art infrastructure
CAEL2035 The Art of Sound

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Joyce Hinterding, Mr David Haines, Dr Caleb Kelly Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Assessment: 1 x 15min oral examination of presentation of the studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
The Art of Sound unit will engage a studio-based approach to the production of sound art works through the prism of two of its primary means, namely recording and amplification. The emphasis will be on the production of recorded sound works and sound devices that can expand and develop the relationships between the analogue and the digital. The unit will begin with ideas from sound ecology and music concrete and open up the terrain through field recording, sound manipulation and performance. This unit will be conducted across various studios, working in an open studio framework within workshops, sound studios and digital labs.
Sound has the potential to invent new sonic landscapes and to demarcate unheard psycho-geographies: from radical approaches towards production to potential new collaborations in the street (or in the landscape), from the technical and the scientific to oral investigations of the social. This open studio investigates sound as a primary vehicle for artistic expression in a work of contemporary art.
Textbooks
Schafer, R. Murray. The Soundscape : Our Sonic Environment and the Tuning of the World. Rochester, Vt.: Destiny Books, 1977.
CAEL2036 The Art of Noise

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Joyce Hinterding, Mr David Haines, Dr Caleb Kelly Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
The Art of Noise unit will engage a studio-based approach to the production of sound art works. The emphasis will be on the production of sound objects, sound sculpture, sound installation, performance and new ways of working with sound. The unit will begin with the physicality of sound and music physics as a starting point, listening to sonic phenomena, materials, forms and existing sound works. This unit will be conducted across various studios in an open studio framework working within a variety of workshops, sound studios and digital labs.
The Art of Noise works with experimental sound under the broadest terms, as sound crosses barriers through physical and cultural space. This unit explores the potential of new sonic sculptures, instruments and installations that cover a plethora of approaches to sound. This open studio investigates sound as a force in the world.
Textbooks
Kelly, Caleb. Sound. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 2011.
CAEL2037 Experimental Writing Studio

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Mr David Haines, Dr Caleb Kelly, Ms Joyce Hinterding Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecturer and directed contact over 12 weeks, plus self-directed study; total student effort of 60 hrs Assessment: 1x15 min oral examination of presentation of studio projects (100%) in week 15
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
The manifestation of text has appeared across a multiplicity of art forms. The Experimental Writing Studio: From Street Art to the White Cube unit investigates text and language in art, via self-directed projects that are unbounded by medium and yet use writing as the genesis or as primary material for the production of a work of art. This subject encompasses a terrain that potentially goes from street art to high culture.
Students are able to work in an open ended way with text, either as starting point or as a finished work. From a screenplay or work of fiction to a body of paintings or sculptures. From artists books, zines, net art and editions the ultimate form that the work takes is determined by the needs of the idea proposed. The subject can also encompass time based art forms such as video, sound, and performance art. This open studio interdisciplinary subject investigates text and writing as a generator of potential new art forms and hybrids.
Students will work by way of a self-directed project and on one short in class project. The subject will be taught by way of tutorials, group critique, workshops, lectures and guest lectures.
Textbooks
McKenzie, Wark. The Beach Beneath the Street: The Everyday Life and Glorious Times of the Situationist International, June 2011.
CAPP2001 Professional Placement for Artists 1

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Jane Gavan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: total student effort of 60hrs Assessment: Satisfactory completion, no mark or grade given
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Special permission to enrol is required. See Academic Advisor
This unit aims to give students an experience of a successful practice in contemporary art, craft or design. Through professional placement with practising artists and designers, students will develop skills that enable them to work towards their own sustainable practice and to make valuable community contacts in their chosen discipline. Students interested in enrolling in the unit should consult their academic advisor to ascertain if the programme is running in their subject area in any particular semester, and also to make arrangements for the placement.
CAPP3001 Professional Placement for Artists 2

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Jane Gavan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: total student effort of 60hrs Assessment: Satisfactory completion, no mark or grade given
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Special permission to enrol is required. See Academic Advisor
This unit aims to give students an experience of a successful practice in contemporary art, craft or design. Through professional placement with practising artists and designers, students will develop skills that enable them to work towards their own sustainable practice and to make valuable community contacts in their chosen discipline. Students interested in enrolling in the unit should consult their academic advisor to ascertain if the programme is running in their subject area in any particular semester, and also to make arrangements for the placement.
CAEL2028 Artist in Residence 1

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Jane Gavan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Depends on visiting artist Assessment: Satisfactory completion, no mark or grade given
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Special permission to enrol required. See Academic Advisor
This unit draws on the SCA artists-in-residence program to develop analyses, and a practical understanding, of how new work is developed. Visiting artists will propose and run programs that are primarily research-led learning experiences for students.
The program is offered according to visiting artists' availability and scheduled activities in semester one or two. The learning activities for this unit may be intensive over a short period, and timetables will be available through the chair of each subject area.
CAEL3013 Artist in Residence 2

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Jane Gavan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Depends on visiting artist Prerequisites: CAEL2028 Assessment: Satisfactory completion, no mark or grade given
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Special permission to enrol required. See Academic Advisor
This unit draws on the SCA artists-in-residence program to develop analyses, and a practical understanding, of how new work is developed. Visiting artists will propose and run programs that are primarily research-led learning experiences for students.
The program is offered according to visiting artists' availability and scheduled activities in semester one or two. The learning activities for this unit may be intensive over a short period, and timetables will be available through the chair of each subject area.

Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours)

Honours by Studio

Candidates are required to enrol in and complete the following units of study: (i) at least 32 credit points from Honours Studio; (ii) Honours Theories of Art Practice; (iii) Studio Seminar/Research Paper A; and (iv) Research Paper B
Semester One
MSTD4221 Honours Studio A Media Arts

Credit points: 16 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Anne Ferran, Coordinator Session: Semester 1 Classes: Average 1x1 hr fortnightly meeting with the supervisor who provides advice and feedback Corequisites: THAP4241 and THAP4251 Assessment: Examination of studio work presented at final exhibition (100%) (This unit is assessed in semester 2) Campus: Rozelle
Students research and develop a coherent body of studio work that is individually conceived. In addition, they research and prepare the first draft of the research paper. Both are monitored through regular meetings with their supervisor who provides advice and feedback.
MSTD4231 Honours Studio A Fine Arts

Credit points: 16 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Anne Ferran, Coordinator Session: Semester 1 Classes: Average 1x1 hr fortnightly meeting with the supervisor who provides advice and feedback Corequisites: THAP4241 and THAP4251 Assessment: Examination of studio work presented at final exhibition(100%) (This unit is assessed in semester 2) Campus: Rozelle
Students research and develop a coherent body of studio work that is individually conceived. In addition, they research and prepare the first draft of the research paper. Both are monitored through regular meetings with their supervisor who provides advice and feedback.
MSTD4241 Honours Studio A Object Art and Design

Credit points: 16 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Anne Ferran, Coordinator Session: Semester 1 Classes: Average 1x1 hr fortnightly meeting with the supervisor who provides advice and feedback Corequisites: THAP4241 and THAP4251 Assessment: Examination of studio work presented at final exhibition (100%) (This unit is assessed in semester 2) Campus: Rozelle
Students research and develop a coherent body of studio work that is individually conceived. In addition they research and prepare the first draft of the research paper. Both are monitored through regular meetings with their supervisor who provides advice and feedback.
THAP4251 Honours Theories of Art Practice

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Anne Ferran, Coordinator Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x2 hr seminar/week Corequisites: THAP4231 or THAP4241; and one of: MSTD4111 or MSTD4221 or MSTD4231 or MSTD4241 Assessment: 1x2000 word essay (100%) Campus: Rozelle
Students investigate, at an advanced level, the philosophies and histories that have shaped contemporary visual arts. Students are expected to further develop their critical and analytical skills in discussion papers and essay writing.
Textbooks
Refer to THAP Reading List.
THAP4241 Studio Seminar/Research Paper A

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Anne Ferran, Coordinator Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x 2hr seminar/fortnight Corequisites: MSTD4221 or MSTD4231 or MSTD4241; and THAP4251 Assessment: 1x 25 minute seminar presentation (100%) Campus: Rozelle
Supervised and independent study including research for and the first draft of the research paper. Students present an individual seminar on their developing research.
Semester Two
MSTD4222 Honours Studio B Media Arts

Credit points: 16 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Anne Ferran, Coordinator Session: Semester 2 Classes: Average 1x1 hr fortnightly meeting with the supervisor who provides advice and feedback Prerequisites: MSTD4221 Corequisites: THAP4242 Assessment: Examination of studio work presented at final exhibition (100%) Campus: Rozelle
This unit is a continuation of MSTD4221 and entails research and development of a coherent body of studio work leading to exhibition and final assessment. Regular meetings with the student's supervisor provide advice and feedback.
MSTD4232 Honours Studio B Fine Arts

Credit points: 16 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Anne Ferran, Coordinator Session: Semester 2 Classes: Average 1x1 hr fortnightly meeting with the supervisor who provides advice and feedback Prerequisites: MSTD4231 Corequisites: THAP4242 Assessment: Examination of studio work presented at final exhibition (100%) Campus: Rozelle
This unit is a continuation of MSTD4231 and entails research and development of a coherent body of studio work leading to exhibition and final assessment. Regular meetings with the student's supervisor provide advice and feedback.
MSTD4242 Honours Studio B Object Art and Design

Credit points: 16 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Anne Ferran, Coordinator Session: Semester 2 Classes: Average 1x1 hr fortnightly meeting with the supervisor who provides advice and feedback Prerequisites: MSTD4241 Corequisites: THAP4242 Assessment: Examination of studio work presented at final exhibition (100%) Campus: Rozelle
This unit is a continuation of MSTD4241 and entails research and development of a coherent body of studio work leading to exhibition and final assessment. Regular meetings with the student's supervisor provide advice and feedback.
THAP4242 Research Paper B

Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Anne Ferran, Coordinator Session: Semester 2 Classes: Average 1x1 hr fortnightly meeting with the supervisor who provides advice and feedback Corequisites: MSTD4222 or MSTD4232 or MSTD4242 Assessment: 1x 5,000-7,000 word research paper (100%) Campus: Rozelle
Students research and prepare the second and final drafts of the research paper. Regular meetings with their supervisor provide advice and feedback.

Honours by Dissertation

Candidates are required to enrol in and complete the following units of study: (i) at least 32 credit points from Honours Dissertation; (ii) Honours Theories of Art Practice; and (iii) Honours Studio Project A and B
Semester One
MSTD4111 Honours Studio Project A

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Anne Ferran, Coordinator Session: Semester 1 Classes: Average 1x1 hr fortnightly meeting with the supervisor who provides advice and feedback Corequisites: THAP4231 and THAP4251 Assessment: Examination of studio work presented at final exhibition(100%) (This unit is assessed in semester 2) Campus: Rozelle
In this unit students develop a body of studio-based work in support of the dissertation. Students meet regularly with their supervisor for discussion and feedback.
THAP4231 Honours Dissertation A

Credit points: 16 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Anne Ferran, Coordinator Session: Semester 1 Classes: Average 1x1 hr fortnightly meeting with the supervisor who provides advice and feedback Corequisites: THAP4251 and MSTD4111 Assessment: 1x 15,000 word dissertation (100%) (This unit is assessed in semester 2) Campus: Rozelle
Supervised and independent studio work on a nominated project leading to final assessment in November. Regular meetings with the student's supervisor provide advice and feedback.
THAP4251 Honours Theories of Art Practice

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Anne Ferran, Coordinator Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x2 hr seminar/week Corequisites: THAP4231 or THAP4241; and one of: MSTD4111 or MSTD4221 or MSTD4231 or MSTD4241 Assessment: 1x2000 word essay (100%) Campus: Rozelle
Students investigate, at an advanced level, the philosophies and histories that have shaped contemporary visual arts. Students are expected to further develop their critical and analytical skills in discussion papers and essay writing.
Textbooks
Refer to THAP Reading List.
Semester Two
MSTD4112 Honours Studio Project B

Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Anne Ferran Session: Semester 2 Classes: Average 1x1 hr fortnightly meeting with the supervisor who provides advice and feedback Prerequisites: MSTD4111 Corequisites: THAP4222 Assessment: Examination of studio work presented at final exhibition (100%) Campus: Rozelle
This unit is a continuation of studio-based project work done in support of the dissertation. Students meet regularly with their supervisor for discussion and feedback.
THAP4222 Honours Dissertation B

Credit points: 16 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Anne Ferran Session: Semester 2 Classes: Average 1x1 hr fortnightly meeting with the supervisor who provides advice and feedback Corequisites: MSTD4112 Assessment: 1x 15,000 word dissertation (100%) Campus: Rozelle
Supervised and independent studio work on a nominated project leading to final assessment in November. Regular meetings with the student's supervisor provide advice and feedback.