VACAP2001 Materials and Technology
This unit provides students with the opportunity to explore the history, capabilities and potential of various materials and technologies of art making. Having completed first year studies that included, drawing and digital arts as well as a variety of modes of making two dimensional and multi-dimensional artworks students will now employ technical, conceptual and experimental strategies in response to set projects and independent research. In terms of the set work students will investigate prescribed materials and techniques and apply this information to critically engage with their strengths and weaknesses. In terms of independent research, and in consultation with teaching staff, students will choose a medium and undertake a close examination of, and experimentation with, the materials and technology of that medium resulting in a small body of creative work.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $997
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
