This unit continues the focus of study upon personal production methods but with an increased attention to the conceptual and expressive possibilities offered by these activities. A study of contemporary issues and trends in 3-dimensional art works from a selection including ceramic ware functional and sculptural, works of metal, plastic, plaster, natural media, found and ready made forms. Advanced methods of casting, throwing, shaping, and forming. Individual research approaches including reading, writing, drawing towards original individual concepts. Explores developments and principles within the Design of Environments, including Theatre Design, Architectural Design and Landscape Design.
Projects integrate social, ecological, economic and aesthetic values in the design process.
Photographic, filmic and computer generated technologies, as well as traditional methodologies are applied. Consolidates student project outcomes through the analysis and production of specific contemporary developments and issues in graphics media, object design, applied and decorative, and the design of environments. This unit will also include research methodologies, interpretation of visual systems and resolved folio production. Lectures, studio practice, excursions to public and commercial galleries. Designed to extend the advanced development of concepts, processes and techniques as they relate to projects in advanced 2D media.