| Effective Term: | 2027/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Education, Arts & Community |
| Unit Title: | Ceramics-3D 1 |
| Unit ID: | VAMIN1033 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 100301 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This introductory unit introduces students to key conceptual and technical skills required to create contemporary three-dimensional artworks. Through exploration of ceramic/3D materials, processes and practices, students investigate the historical and contemporary contexts of ceramics and develop approaches to making, experimentation and creative problem-solving. Practical exercises and studio activities support students in developing foundational skills and preparing for further exploration. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| Skills: |
| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| Other outcomes: |
| O1. | Apply formative methods, materials and construction processes to create three-dimensional artworks. |
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| O2. | Use problem-solving strategies to develop conceptual, technical and aesthetic responses in studio practice. |
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| O3. | Investigate ideas, resources and visual culture contexts to inform three-dimensional artworks. |
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| O4. | Demonstrate organisational skills, confidence and individual creative ability through resolved studio practice. |
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| O5. | Identify and describe formal elements, vocabulary and terminology relevant to ceramics and three-dimensional visual arts practice. |
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| O6. | Describe contemporary, traditional, observational and experimental approaches to ceramics and three-dimensional design. |
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| Unit Content: |
This unit introduces students to ceramic/3D materials, techniques and processes used in the development of contemporary three-dimensional artworks. Students explore the relationship between ideas, materials and making through practical studio activities, demonstrations and experimentation. Content includes an introduction to ceramic histories, contemporary practices, surface development, construction methods and approaches to three-dimensional form. Learning activities include demonstrations, discussions, hands-on studio practice, peer feedback, written reflections and exploration of national/global contemporary art practices. Students develop technical skills, creative confidence and an understanding of ceramics as a contemporary art medium. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
| 1. |
L1, L2, L4, L5 |
Develop a Journal consisting of: responses to set tasks, source material, a record of ideas to pursue and develop, issues to resolve, and suggestions for further investigation. |
Journal |
15% - 25% |
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| 2. |
L1, L3, L4, L5, L6 |
Complete a Folio of original artworks demonstrating a range of techniques, processes and media. |
Folio |
75% - 85% |
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