2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

306 I Subject Details
Aims & Objectives
Undertake basic computer operations, using industry-relevant hardware and software
applications.
VBS641 Drawing - Level 1
48 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Visual Arts: General drawing provides the student with a broad range of
knowledge and practical experience in drawing and its relevant applications to
other course modules. Projects include: perspective, light and tone, colour,
materials and methods.
New Media - Prahran Campus: General drawing provides the students with a
broad range of knowledge and practical experience in drawing and its relevant
applications to other course modules. This modules includes a Photoshop training
program in a Mac G4laboratory.
Graphic Art: Create sketches and drawings from observation and through the
process of conceptualisation.
Applied Design: Create sketches and drawings from observation and through the
process of conceptualisation.
VBS642 Life Drawing - Level 1
32 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Life drawing introduces students to the discipline of life drawing through formal and
innovative excercises. Use a range of drawing methods and selected materials to draw
the human figure from observation within specified poses and times translating
structure and preparation into an expressive form on a 20 drawing surface.
VBS643 Photography - Level 1
48 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
The basic principles of black and white photography are represented in the context of
contemporary gallery practice and theory. Areas covered include camera operation,
exposure, lighting chemistry, printing techniques, mounting and display and digital
imaging. A substantial folio is produced through a series of challenging and innovative
projects.
VBS644 Drawing - Level 2
48 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VBS641
Aims & Objectives
Visual Arts - Prahran Campus: General Drawing provides the student with a broad
range of knowledge and practical experience in drawing and its relevant
applications to other course subjects.
New Media - Prahran Campus: General Drawing provides the student with a
broad range of knowledge and practical experience in drawing and its relevant
applications to other course subjects. This subject involves Photoshop 5.5 in a G4
Macintosh laboratory.
VBS645 Drawing - Level 3
48 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: V8S644
Aims & Objectives
Visual Arts - Prahran Campus: Examines the role of drawing and its relevance to
major and minor studies in the program. Focus is on digital and multi disciplinary
applications.
New Media -Prahran Campus: Examines the role of drawing and its relevance to
major and minor studies in the program. Focus is on digital and multidisciplinary
applications. Students produce their own web sites.
VBS646 Drawing - Level 4
48 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: V8S645
Aims & Objectives
Visual Arts - Prahran Campus: Examines the role of drawing and its applications to
major and minor studies in the program. Focus is on multidisciplinary and digital
processes.
New Media - Prahran Campus: Examines the role of drawing and its applications
to major and minor studies in the program. Focus is on multidisciplinary and digital
processes. Students produce their own web sites.
VBS647 Life Drawing - Level 2
32 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: V8S642
Aims & Objectives
16 two hour sessions, further investigating proportion, tone and technique, with an
advanced use of materials.
VBS648 Arts Business - Level 2
32 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: V8S636
Aims & Objectives
Provides students with research and business planning skills necessary to initiate and
develop employment within the art industry, general business and community sectors.
VBS649 Arts Business - Level 3
32 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: V8S648
Aims & Objectives
Provides students with research and business planning skills necessary to initiate and
develop employment within the art industry, general business and community sectors.
VBS650 Contemporary Art Studies - Level 2
32 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: V8S639
Aims & Objectives
Introduces students to the study ofthe visual arts by providing them with some
knowledge ofthe conventions of history in relation to contemporary art. Emphasis is
placed on painting, sculpture, photography, video and new media. Includes visiting
lecturers and galleryvisits.
VBS651 Contemporary Art Studies - Level 3
32 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: V8S650
Aims & Objectives
Increase student exposure to contemporary art theory and practice through lectures,
gallery visits, tutorials and screenings.
VBS652 Context &. Culture - Level 2
48 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: V8S656
Aims & Objectives
Visual Arts - Prahran Campus: Context and Culture is designed to introduce
students to various art forms within a cultural context. By studying sociology,
students will recognise environmental factors within their own work and the
work of other artists. Students evaluate and become involved in a number of
different art forms through exhibitions, exposure to film, theatre and television. A
visiting artists program is integral to this module.
New Media - Prahran Campus: Context and Culture is designed to introduce
students to various art forms within a cultural context. By studying sociology,
students will recognise environmental factors within their own work and the
work of other artists. Students evaluate and become involved in a number of
different art forms through exhibitions, exposure to film, video, multimedia and
literature.
VBS653 Context &. Culture - Level 2
48 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: V8S652
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002