Syllabus
Building on the foundation laid in Year 1, students will be introduced to the problems of representing more complex forms, including the human figure. Systems and technical procedures established in the previous year will be applied using a range of materials including charcoal, conte, ink and watercolour on appropnate supports.
References
Eisler. C The Seeing Hand Harper & Row 1975
The Drawings of the Masters (Series) Little Brown & Co 1964 Barcsay, J Anatomy for the Artist Octopus 1973
Assessment
Based on regular participation and involvement in the specified tasks which constitute the studio program, progressive assessment, and a final folio submission.
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Drawing C (DGC00) 2 points
Two hours a week throughout the year
Prerequisite: Credit of at least 63 points in the course, or Drawing B
Syllabus
Building on the studies undertaken in previous years, students will:
1. be introduced to the procedures for solving the problems which arise when relating forms, including those previously investigated. to picture space;
2. have further experiences involving the use of a range of materials, including watercolours, crayons, coloured pencils and pastels on fine half tone or coloured papers;
3. develop an understanding of the relationship between perception and modes of drawing;
4. develop the ability to relate the scale of the drawing to the purpose, the time, the technique and the medium.
References As for Drawing B.
Assessment
Based on regular participation and involvement in the specified tasks which constitute the studio program, progressive assessment, and a final folio submission.
Drawing D (DGDOO) 2 points
Two hours a week throughout the year
Prerequisite: Credit of at least 99 points in the course, or Drawing C Syllabus
There will be a short period of revision of the cognitive aspects of studies in drawing.
Following agreement that a reasonable level of understanding and competence can be demonstrated, students will be encouraged to develop more personal lines of enquiry. The agreement may include a mode related to the major studio study or advanced studies from life.
Models and studio space will be provided and the lecturer will be in attendance for advice and assistance for the duration of the program.
Assessment
Based on regular participation in the agreed program of studio study and tutorial discussions. Final folio submission should include some drawings which reflect knowledge of representation and composition.
Education A (EDA80) 7 points
Three hours a week throughout the year Syllabus
The aim of this subject is to foster a greater awareness and understanding of educational issues through studies of human development and behaviour, by exploration of the social and cultural settings. within which schools function, and by investigation of the assumptions and values which underpin educational endeavour. Visits to educational and other institutions will be arranged during the year to complement the College-based program.
The subject is an integrated program offered by staff from the departments of Educational Sociology and Social Studies, Educational Psychology, and Philosophy.
Books
Edgar, D Introduction to Australian Society Prentice-Hall 1980 Pettit, D Opening Up Schools Harmondsworth: Penguin 1980 Assessment
Based on written work satisfactorily completed throughout the year, attendance at lectures, workshops
Bachelor of Education (Art and Crafts)
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and seminars, and participation in set worksheet assignments. One essay (3,000 words), one book review (1,000 words). and one exercise (1,000 words), or their equivalent, will be required. A final examination may be set if the result of progressive assessment is unsatisfactory.
Education B (EDB80) 7 points
Three hours a week throughout the year
Prerequisite: Credit of at least 27 points in the course, or Education A Syllabus
Current educational issues and problems, some of which may have been raised in Education A, are explored through studies in Comparative Education. Educational Psychology, Educational Sociology, and Philosophy. There is an introduction to these disciplines as such, familiarisation with their scope and methods, and a development of awareness of ways in which each may be employed to study both art and education. Effort is made to exploit links among units and with Art Education B during the year.
Books
Comparative Education.'
Grant, N Soviet Education Harmondsworth: Penguin 1979
King. E J Other Schools and Ours London: Holt, Rinehart 8 Winston 1979 Educational Psychology
Bruner, J S Toward a Theory of Instruction Cambridge (Mass): Belknap-Harvard 1966 Educational Sociology:
Edgar. D Introduction to Australian Society Prentice-Hall 1980 Philosophy:
Reading and reference lists are available from the Secretary, Department of Philosophy.
Assessment
Details of texts. assignments. seminar papers and individual projects are available from the lecturers concerned. A final examination may be set if the result of progressive assessment is unsatisfactory.
Education C (EDC80) 7 points
Three hours a week throughout the year
Prerequisite : Credit of at least 65 points in the course, or Education B Syllabus
Students choose two units from the four studies in Education B. viz Comparative Education, Educational Psychology. Educational Sociology, and Philosophy. It should be noted that lack of numbers may preclude the formation of classes in any one of the units.
In the selected units. students will pursue, to a greater depth, studies in the disciplines which relate closely to art and/or education.
Comparative Education' A combination of area studies and problem studies to extend students' perception of education systems generally and of the Australian system in particular. A detailed area study may be made of either another Western industrialised country or of a 'Third World' country.
Possible problem studies are the decentralisation issue, the role of teachers' associations, and educational structures and institutions.
Educational Psychology Lectures and seminars are used to examine a variety of approaches to teaching and learning. and the understanding and explanation of human behaviour, especially at adolescence Topics receiving special emphasis are learning difficulties and classroom management, literacy. creativity. and the development of art/craft skills.
Educational Sociology After an introduction to several major sociological perspectives, students will explore the concept of the social construction of reality and the implications of this concept for both education and the sociology of art,
Philosophy An examination of Issues raised by the questions - What is an artist? What is a craftsman?
What is a teacher? The course will reflect on the activities and experiences involved in each of these areas.
Books
Detailed reading lists are available from the relevant departments.
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Subject Descriptions AssessmentDetails of texts, assignments, seminar papers and individual projects are available from the lecturers concerned. A final examination may be set if the result of progressive assessment is unsatisfactory. An unsatisfactory result in one or more units will result in failure in the subject. If the degree of failure in the case of a one unit failure is not considered serious by the Department concerned, a pass may be awarded in the subject.