Painting
Painting is among the most popular studio specialisations in the School of Art, Architecture and Design. Courses offered in painting reflect increasing technical competence and conceptual development. Students gain a solid understanding of traditional and contemporary painting techniques, and may progress to consciously construct artworks which reflect broader social and cultural frameworks.
Courses offered
Painting Media and Processes (VSAR 2054)
An introduction to conceptual and procedural methodologies required in the painting studio. Both this course and VSAR 2053 are technical, experimental courses providing the basis for further study in painting. Study in one of these courses is a prerequisite for Painting: Imagery (VSAR 2052). More details (timetables, unit value and learning resources)
Painting Materials and Techniques (VSAR 2053)
An introduction to the conceptual and procedural methodologies required in the painting studio practice. The course aims to acquaint students with the language of painting through studio theory and practice. It also familiarises students with safe practices in the painting studio. More details (timetables, unit value and learning resources)
Life Painting (VSAR 2050)
An introduction to the principles and practice of the painted representation of the human figure. Studies include examples of figure painting by various historical and contemporary artists. More details (timetables, unit value and learning resources)
Painting: Imagery (VSAR 2052)
This course examines the discipline of painting in terms of imagery and representation, and introduces the notion of consciously constructed painted works of art. Prerequisite - either VSAR 2053 or VSAR 2054. More details (timetables, unit value and learning resources)
Painting: Advanced Imagery (VSAR 2051)
This is an extension course to VSAR 2052 which takes the approach of examining painting in terms of imagery and representation. It both develops a range of communication skills applicable to individual and social expression and encourages the development of a critical approach to painting. Prerequisite - either VSAR 2053 or VSAR 2054. More details (timetables, unit value and learning resources)
Studio Specialisation 1 (Painting and Drawing) (VSAR 3005)
Studio Specialisation 2 (Painting and Drawing) (VSAR 3006)
These are advanced courses with the purpose of enabling students to
consolidate their original art practice through intense studio
practice and research. Interdisciplinary artists'
talks, lectures, group and individual tutorials are intended to
provide students with a sound critical basis upon which to develop.
Students are encouraged to experiment and to be involved in
collaborative projects if they wish. Postmodernist theories and notions of
culture and cultural interaction as they impact on the production of
artwork will be introduced. Part of the critical debate which has
framed the contemporary condition involves challenges to
presumptions about tradition, historicity, self consciousness and
cultural identity. A recommended reading list has been designed to
generate questions rather than to dictate - to inform and complement
individual critical development. In consultation with the course
lecturer, students will devise individual study programs
- including
appropriate aims, content and methodologies.
More details (timetables, unit value and learning resources)
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VSAR 3005 and
VSAR 3006
Staff
Studio Head:
Paul Hoban
Lecturers:
Andrew Hill,
Mary-Jean Richardson,
Brigid Noone,
Christian Lock, Marcin Kobylecki
Studio facilities
Individual studio spaces
Individual flexible studio spaces are provided for specialising students in Drawing, Painting Imagery, Painting Advanced Imagery and Studio Specialisation 1 and 2. Students are also provided with easels, pinboards and partitions, benches and storage lockers for paint materials. Plan drawers for work on paper and storage racks for canvases are also available.
Drawing and Painting Studios
There are various spacious studios in which Drawing and Painting courses are taught. In each studio there is excellent natural light as well as overhead lighting and spotlights. Each studio contains easels, drawing boards, mobile benches and stools for students. The Drawing studio is equipped with large mirrors and mobile platforms for models, and plan drawers for storage of student work. There are storerooms adjacent to each studio, which house still life objects and drapes, anatomical skeletons and lighting equipment. Models change rooms adjoin the Drawing studio.
Workshop facilities
Painting and Drawing staff and excellent specialist technical officers are available to advise and help students in the use of equipment and safe practice. Occupational Health and Safety training in the use of machinery and materials is also provided.
The painting workshop provides large scale benches, drying racks, equipment and tools for stretching and stapling canvas. We also provide materials for surface preparation such as sealers and priming paint. In the interest of safety, workshop facilities include an isolated self-contained and ventilated spray booth with compressor and air guns and other safety items for spray painting.
In association with the sculpture workshop, machinery and training are available for the construction and preparation of stretchers for canvas, wood and paper supports for painting and drawing. These include tools and woodworking machinery and other equipment for bevelling and framing, for example.
Display cabinets
3rd year students are encouraged to display their work in the cabinets located near the lifts on Level 7.
Staff offices, seminar rooms and computer pool
Staff offices are adjacent to the painting and drawing studio areas, as are seminar rooms. Equipment is also provided for slide and video presentation, overhead projection and epidiascopes for image enlargement.
Models
Models are provided for all drawing and painting the human figure courses, and in special circumstances may be provided for advanced students requiring directed poses. Honours A section of the painting studios is reserved for Honours students specialising in painting and drawing.
Useful links
- DBVS Bachelor of Visual Arts (Specialisation) - program information
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Internet
resources for painting
and drawing (UniSA Library):
this site contains links under headings such as databases,
discussion lists, electronic journals, artists and studios,
methods and materials, museums and more.
- General Art Glossary (UniSA)
News and events
Previous Painting studio head Amanda Robins was shortlisted for the Adelaide Perry Prize for drawing in Sydney. Her drawing 'Contained' was highly commended by Aida Tomescu, the judge of the competition. She will be having a solo exhibition of paintings and drawings in Melbourne in July and recently exhibited drawings in the Quirk exhibition at the SASA Gallery
The solo exhibition Second skins at MARS Gallery in Port Melbourne (10-29 July 2007) will feature recent paintings including 'Lovelocked' (2006) (pictured).
Anne Greig, visual artist from the South Australian School of Art (now the School of Art, Architecture and Design), University of South Australia, was one of eight winners of the women@minterellison Rising Star Awards announced at the Adelaide Centre of the Arts on 9 November 2004. Close to 200 Adelaide business women celebrated the achievements of eight female artists. Anne received a cash award of $1,000 provided by Minter Ellison and the Helpmann Academy. The prize aims to help kickstart the careers of emerging female artists.