PTG1001 Painting: Introduction to materials and methods
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
PTG1001 Painting: Introduction to materials and methods is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
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Requisites
Before PTG1001
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After PTG1001
No unit lists PTG1001 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in a Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture degree, or approval from Chief Examiner.
Overview
This unit investigates the technical foundations of painting. It considers the role of painting both within a rich history and as a contemporary medium of art practice. The unit provides you with an in-depth introduction to skills in a variety of painting processes with a particular emphasis on supports, grounds, pigments, colour, mediums, and a consideration of your works in the context of contemporary cultural production. Occupational safety in a studio context will also be addressed.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid-semester assessmentProject40%
- Final folio examinationProject60%
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
Establish studio processes that generate ongoing creative enquiry in painting;
- 2
Apply technical skills as a means of creative expression appropriate to the concepts under investigation;
- 3
Demonstrate an understanding of the place of painting in the field of current practices, nationally and internationally;
- 4
Discuss the theoretical and historical rationale and context of your work.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities48 hours
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
Where it fits
PTG1001 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- David Egan
- Unit Coordinators
- David Egan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PTG1001?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
When is PTG1001 offered?
In 2027, PTG1001 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does PTG1001 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include PTG1001?
PTG1001 is part of Fine art.