FINA20026 Painting Techniques

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2.

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 3 class hours a week

Is FINA20026 hard?

FINA20026: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time. The easier and harder points roughly balance out.

What you learn

Hands-on contemporary painting: try a range of techniques and materials, and keep a visual diary of your progress.

After it you can

• Use several painting techniques with control
• Develop ideas through experiments
• Document progress in a visual diary

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Quizzes 10%, Assignments 40%, Projects 50%

Student reviews and ratings

Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2021–2026)

• Reviewers enjoyed it and said no painting experience is needed; marks reward visible improvement, not raw talent.
• Keep the visual diary organised and up to date, since it is how your progress is judged.
• The workload is high, especially in the summer or winter intensive where deadlines come quickly; semester mode spreads it out more.

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Quick answers

When is FINA20026 offered?

Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2.

What do I need before taking FINA20026?

No prerequisites.

Does FINA20026 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Assignments 40%, Projects 50%.

Is FINA20026 hard?

From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers enjoyed it and said no painting experience is needed; marks reward visible improvement, not raw talent.

What do students say about FINA20026?

Reviewers enjoyed it and said no painting experience is needed; marks reward visible improvement, not raw talent. Keep the visual diary organised and up to date, since it is how your progress is judged. The workload is high, especially in the summer or winter intensive where deadlines come quickly; semester mode spreads it out more.

How many class hours a week does FINA20026 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take FINA20026 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.

Can I rate FINA20026?

Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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