Aesthetics of Three Dimensional Form

Course aim

To introduce students to methods, tools and strategies that will enable them to handle high-level form/aesthetics problems with a focus on practical modelling skills and within an experience based studio environment of learning by doing.

Course content

Aesthetic forms, the complexities of three-dimensional objects, subtractive and additive methods of model making, evolution of forms, and development of vocabulary.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Year 1 of Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Design (Product Innovation), Bachelor of Interior Architecture, or consent of coordinator. Students who have completed VSAR 2035 Aesthetics of Form should not enrol in this course

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Learning log/Journal, Project, Research essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.