Visual Art: Studio Arts Practice 1 | Federation University

VASAP1001 Visual Art: Studio Arts Practice 1

This unit introduces students to painting as a key medium for exploring two-dimensional visual arts practice. Through thematic studio projects, students develop foundational knowledge and skills in painting materials, methods, tools and processes while investigating key visual arts concepts including composition, colour, surface, space, scale and visual expression. Students undertake practical exercises and creative projects that encourage experimentation, observation and the development of technical skills. Demonstrations, studio activities, critiques and reflective learning support students to develop visual arts vocabulary, problem-solving approaches and an understanding of painting practices within historical and contemporary contexts. Safe and responsible studio practices are embedded throughout the unit.

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).

2027 contribution amount* $1,192
2027 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,021

^ 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 Psychology and Social Work 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.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. Find our more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. Find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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