Course overview
Specialisation 3 builds on the intermediate level skills and knowledge developed in Specialisations 1 and 2 by introducing advanced technical, conceptual and material skills in and knowledge of the histories, guiding theories, and contemporary practices of one or two of the two areas of specialisation chosen. In Specialisation 3, Studio specific workshops, and history and theory seminar modules are brought together in the development of an independent research project resulting in a body of work and accompanying essays and presentations of contextual research.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply specialised conceptual and technical skills to the development of resolved artworks
- Apply knowledge of the histories, foundational theories, contemporary art contexts, and new and emerging practices relevant to chosen studio disciplines and areas of interest
- Demonstrate capacity to conduct and document practice-based research, respond laterally and creatively to the outcomes of experiments, and critically reflect on feedback
- Assess risks and demonstrate appropriate use of equipment, responsibility for the care and maintenance of studios and facilities, the health and safety of other studio users, and management of the environmental impacts of studio practices and materials
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and/or collaboratively for the conceptual development and realisation of artworks in response to briefs, provocations and contexts
- Present and install artworks for exhibition with regard for the specifics of space, audiences and other contextual considerations