FNA1112 Introduction to contemporary practices 2
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
FNA1112 Introduction to contemporary practices 2 is a level 1, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs FNA1111 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FNA1112
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FNA1112
2 units list FNA1112 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit is the second in the Contemporary Practices sequence. It continues to challenge you in a range of leading contemporary art practices and methodologies. The unit promotes a cutting-edge approach to conceptual and material processes through interdisciplinary transaction, material and fabrication procedures. Associated projects are introduced based on theories of contemporary art practices, collaborative practices and individual modes of research focused outcomes. You will develop inventive and sustainable solutions to a series of projects that will enable you to form the basis of personal methodology and material language.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Rotation 3 Project20%
- Rotation 4 Project20%
- Studio Project 4: Site and duration30%
- Studio Project 5: Self-directed30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Initiate, develop and express conceptual and material solutions to projects set across a range of fine art media;
- 2
Apply and advance your understanding of a variety of 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
Apply interdisciplinary approaches within the fine art field at both individual and collaborative levels.
- 4
Understand the synthesis between observation, analysis, experimentation and critique within fine art production;
- 5
Contextualise your work and its theoretical and material rationale within the field of fine art practice, and;
- 6
Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities72 hours
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
24 hours per week including 10 contact hours plus 14 hours of independent study and studio practice.
Learning resources
Required resources
A visual diary - A4 or larger
Basic drawing, - pencils (graphite and colour)
rubber
ink
brushes (bristle and soft)
blade to sharpen pencils
coloured textas
Ruler
Toolbox
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Meredith Turnbull
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Meredith Turnbull
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FNA1112?
You need FNA1111 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after FNA1112?
FNA1112 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including FNA2111 and SCU1022. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is FNA1112 offered?
In 2020, FNA1112 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does FNA1112 have an exam?
No. FNA1112 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.