AAA08D ABSTRACT PAINTING: WHY IT'S HERE & HOW IT'S MADE

Students will learn a brief history of abstraction in art and will learn about why abstraction continues as a form in contemporary art. Through a self-guided library search they will explore their own ideas and preferences as a means of developing and enhancing their studio art-making experience. Students will also learn basic painting techniques used in many abstract artworks and will learn about the use of alternative materials. In consultation with the lecturer, students will produce two major artworks with accompanying preparation drawings, paint technique experiments and other evidence of their working process. The final artworks must utilize paint, however, alternative materials will be allowed in conjunction with traditional painting techniques. Through the development and making process students will acquire working methods, research skills and technical knowledge necessary to successfully realize their own artworks. They will also develop an understanding of abstraction in art and an awareness of its relevance in contemporary and historical art issues. Attendance is a requirement as there are continual and formative assessments.