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Painting: Figuration

PTG2033

Synopsis

This unit investigates the technical and conceptual processes of a range of painting methods. The unit provides you with an in-depth engagement with the skills in a variety of representational and abstract painting processes. This production will be informed by histories of figurative, narrative, perceptual and non-objective applications of painting. You will achieve a level of technical and practical competence in the production of your painting and be able to engage the various discourses and theories that contextualise painting within the field of contemporary art.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
2
Audience
Undergraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Faculty
Department of Fine Art
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

No prereqs in the handbook graph.

What it unlocks

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Offerings (2)

  • Second semesterCaulfield · ON-CAMPUS
  • First semesterCaulfield · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 1 area of study

  • Fine artElective units