PTG1001 Painting introduction: materials and methods
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
PTG1001 Painting introduction: materials and methods is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PTG1001
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After PTG1001
1 unit list PTG1001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid-semester assessment40%
- Final folio examination60%
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 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Marian Crawford
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Marian Crawford
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PTG1001?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
What can I take after PTG1001?
PTG1001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PTG2033.
When is PTG1001 offered?
In 2023, PTG1001 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
Does PTG1001 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.