Units

---

Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

This introductory unit is a studio course enabling you to explore, construct, analyse and interpret visual data through the 2D graphic modes of drawing, painting and printmaking. The breadth of the studies encourages a building of conceptual frameworks in visual languages and core skills so you can develop a strong flexible 2D vocabulary and continue building knowledge of historical and contemporary issues in the visual arts which you can expand in subsequent studio practice.

Aims

This unit aims to:
- develop your core visual vocabulary in 2D media and increase your ability as an individual aesthetic thinker. In addition the unit aims to:
- develop your critical, creative, and analytical thinking, in both the theory and practice of these forms and processes.You will utilise and
- develop effective communication skills in a variety of visual contexts and modes pertinent to these contemporary practices in the creative industries.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. anaylse traditional and contemporary forms of 2D media;
2. formulate and produce a body of 2D artwork that demonstrates artistic coherence;
3. articulate the processes, practical and conceptual, leading to the production of your 2D artwork;
4. apply effective communication and knowledge of contemporary forms of 2D media.

Content

This unit will introduce you to the key features of a range of two-dimensional media and their contribution to the methods and concepts of contemporary art. These approaches link investigation and application with individual practices and projects. You will consider 2D form in a contemporary context with an emphasis on process and experimentation.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Lectures and group critiques augment studio projects in the various media.

This unit is a foundation study focusing on the provision of core skills and process understandings. We encourage imaginative, innovative responses and creative work. You will be expected to search for and critically evaluate information from a variety of sources using strategies enabling you to critically form, discuss and contextualise your work.

The studies are communicated through demonstrations, lectures, reference materials, gallery/studio visits, individual student and class critiques. Personal experimentation and decision making within projects is encouraged.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information see the Blackboard site for this unit. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will be given formative feedback on your progress throughout the semester and formally during the assessment of media study 1 starting week 5. Weight: 0%

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
In order to gain a grade of 3 or higher, in this unit, you must complete all items of assessment.

Assessment name: Demonstration
Description: (Summative) A series of workshop-based tasks
Relates to objectives: 1, 3 and 4
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Project (applied)
Description: (Summative) Independent project work, visual diary and written summary.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Required Texts

There are no required texts for this unit.

Risk assessment statement

You will be instructed on safe procedures and the required safety gear for all gallery, studio and workshop processes that are demonstrated. Health and Safety files are readily available for all materials and machinery in all studio areas. Technical supervision is provided for workshops and available on a regular basis during the week. Technical supervision is mandatory in 3D workshop and printmaking studios. A minimum of three students is required for after-hours access to gallery and studio spaces. Risk assessment forms must be completed and submitted before project work starts. You have an obligation to make yourself familiar with and adhere to the Visual Arts Studio Health and Safety Procedures and Health and Safety Documents. Refer to QUT Health and Safety.

Website: http://www.qut.edu.au/admin/hrd/healthsafehome.htm

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 26-Sep-2012