FNA4011 Advanced fine art research: Methods
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
FNA4011 Advanced fine art research: Methods is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FNA4011
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After FNA4011
No unit lists FNA4011 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) (F3701).
Overview
This unit is designed to complement Fine Art Studio, Curating, and Art History and Theory projects by introducing you to advanced research methodologies and developing your understanding and articulation of research practice. Through a discursive engagement with a range of methodologies and associated fields of enquiry, you will be able to develop a research methodology appropriate for your individual Honours year project.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Presentation 1Presentation40%
- Presentation 2Presentation60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Develop a discursive approach to your field of enquiry;
- 2
Demonstrate a critical understanding of research methodologies in contemporary practice;
- 3
Develop a research methodology relevant to your practice;
- 4
Develop and apply advanced research in your field of enquiry;
- 5
Demonstrate independent and reflective critical thinking, including the ability to identify and apply ethical principles and integrity within your research;
- 6
Demonstrate an understanding of place, positioning and environment within your research practice.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities36 hours
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Daniel von Sturmer
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Daniel von Sturmer
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FNA4011?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
When is FNA4011 offered?
In 2026, FNA4011 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
Does FNA4011 have an exam?
No. FNA4011 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.