2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

308 I Subject Details
Aims & Objectives'
Provides students with an introduction to the complex relationship between the
development of ideas and source information, and the expression of these through the
manipulation of materials to produce sculpture. This unit uses a mUlti-disciplinary
approach which includes plastics, welding electrics and moulding.
VBS671
96 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: V8S670
Aims & Objectives
Sculpture Minor Study 1 (elective)
The same as forthe major study unit, but outcomes will reflectthe hours undertaken in
terms of output and levels of investigation.
VBS672
96 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: V8S671
Aims & Objectives
Sculpture Minor Study 2 (elective)
The same as forthe major unit, but outcomes wil! reflect the hours undertaken in terms
of output and levels of investigation.
VBS673
144 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: V8S670
Aims & Objectives
Sculpture Major Study 1 (elective)
Investigates innovative and inventive use of materials, concepts, percepts and
philosophies which enable students to produce sculpture.
VBS674
144 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: V8S673
Aims & Objectives
Sculpture Major Study 2 (elective)
Investigates innovative and inventive use of materials, concepts, percepts and
philosophies which enable students to produce sculpture.
VBS675 Photography - Level 2
48 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: V8S643
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 & display and digital
imaging. A substantial folio is produced through a series of challenging projects.
VBS676 Photography Minor Study 1
(elective)
96 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: V8S675
Aims & Objectives
Extends knowledge and skills gained in Photography 2. Synthesises technical and
conceptual processes for a more sophisticated use of ideas. Includes large format
colour digital and chemical training.
VBS677 Photography Minor Study 2
(elective)
96 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: V8S676
Aims & Objectives
Extends knowledge and skills gained in photography minor studies 1. Includes training
for CD RDM and web productions and multidisciplinary studies.
VBS678 Photography Major Study 1
(elective)
144 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
A visual language is encouraged, with training in chemical and digital photography. This
subject includes large format colour digital and film process, archival framing and
bonding, as well as exhibition design.
VBS679 Photography Major Study 2
(elective)
144 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: V8S678
Aims & Objectives
Extends photography major study 1 to include an exhibition of large format digital!
chemical portfolio and CD RDM catalogue.
VBS744 Design Process - Level 1
48 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil· Corequisites: VBS638
Aims & Objectives
To provide students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to conceptualise,
source and develop designs and imagery by applying creative, analytical and problem
solving approaches to design problems.
VBS745 Electronic Design - Level 1
48 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Provide participants with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to use relevant
industry standard software and hardware forthe creation and manipulation of images
and illustration.
VBS746 Reprographics & Prepress - Level 1
128 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Provide students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to use industry
standard software to prepare designs to Prepress stage ready for printing.
VBS747 Reprographics & Prepress - Level 2
128 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VBS746
Aims & Objectives
Provide students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to use industry
standard software to prepare designs to prepress stage ready for printing.
VBS748 Finished Art - Level 1
80 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Provide students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to use hand tools and
appropriate software to produce camera print/print ready commercial artwork of
simple one and two colour design.
VBS749 Finished Art - Level 2
80 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VBS748
Aims & Objectives
Provide students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to produce manual
and computer finished art, from a designer's brief or rough, on time and within budget.
VBS750 Finished Art - Level 3
80 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: V8S749
Aims & Objectives
Enable students to create initial design concepts and produce artwork to finished art
stage.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002