ACV213 - Modelling and the Visual Arts

Unit details

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Jondi Keane
Cohort rule:

Nil

Prerequisite:

Must have completed one credit point at level 1 from ACD, ACI, ACP or ACV coded units plus any other level 1 unit

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 2-hour seminar per week and 1 x 1-hour practical per week

Content

This unit explores approaches to the use of models and modelling as critical tool and practice in visual arts. The unit will bring together material and conceptual considerations that are required in model-making and the ideas used when produce a 'model', maquette, prototype, study, etc. The learning activities will involve the use of drawing, modelling objects in clay, making maquettes (scale models) of installations or exhibitions, and other aspects of 3D modelling processes. This approach will make the assumptions regarding spatial relationships, proportion and materiality evident and allow students to analyse and articulate the cultural significance and perspectives involved in devising a modelling/model-making project.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1 Engage in research to produce a project proposal and preparatory drawings that can be used to communicate ideas and processes required for a collaborative modelling project

GLO2: Communication
ULO2

Determine the material and formal aspects of making the model and select the techniques required in model making to scale-up to specific applications

GLO5: Problem solving
ULO3

Work collaboratively to synthesise individual approaches to modelling into a group devised concept for production and display

GLO7: Teamwork
ULO4 Generate material, conceptual and technical solutions to the different approaches involved organisation and production modelling tasks

GLO5: Problem solving

GLO7: Teamwork

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week
Assessment 1 (Individual) - Workbook 800 words equivalent 20% Information not yet available
Assessment 2 (Individual) - Studio work 1600 words equivalent 40% Information not yet available
Assessment 3 (Group) - Studio work collaborative project 1600 words equivalent 40% Information not yet available

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.

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