UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

FNA1111 Introduction to contemporary practices 1

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

FNA1111 Introduction to contemporary practices 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 6 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Semester 1
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Admission to a Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture course or permission
Prohibition: Any VPR or VIS level 1 unit

Overview

This unit is the first in a sequence to introduce you to a range of leading contemporary art practices and interdisciplinary methodologies. The unit facilitates an experimental approach to conceptual, material and technical processes through painting, sculpture, print, photography, video, jewellery, glass and digital fabrication. Associated projects are introduced based on theories of contemporary art practice, collaborative practices and a variety of research based strategies. You will begin to develop inventive and sustainable solutions to a series of projects that will enable you to develop a personal methodology and material language.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Studio project 1
    50%
  • Studio project 2
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Initiate conceptual and material solutions to projects set across a range of fine art media;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate an understanding of various production methods used in the studio environment, have an appreciation of various mediums, their properties and uses, and be able to work with materials and techniques in an experimental and sustainable manner;

  3. 3

    Identify interdisciplinary approaches within the fine art field at both individual and collaborative levels;

  4. 4

    Identity and position developmental processes that synthesise observation, analysis, experimentation and critique within diverse modes of cultural practice;

  5. 5

    Define the theoretical and material rationale of the artwork within the field of fine art practice;

  6. 6

    Acknowledge Indigenous cultures, knowledge, and values; and;

  7. 7

    Understand the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures12 hours
  • Studio activities48 hours

12 hours per week including 6 contact hours plus 6 hours of independent study and studio practice.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Ms Marian Crawford
Unit Coordinators
Ms Marian Crawford

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for FNA1111?

None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.

What can I take after FNA1111?

FNA1111 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including FNA1112, FNA2111 and PHO2202. Those lead on to 6 units in all.

When is FNA1111 offered?

In 2021, FNA1111 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.

Does FNA1111 have an exam?

No. FNA1111 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Fine Art
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available