Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

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

Rationale

Contemporary cultural conditions and artistic practices are very diverse and complex. Consequently, this unit introduces aspects of artistic practice that will actively support self-motivation, self-reliance, as well as a sense of inquiry and openness to new ideas and experiences. It therefore comes in the first year of your course and provides foundational learning for future studio practice. As an active contributor in the cultural and creative industries, it is important that you learn to formulate personal conceptual and visual interests, as well as develop an understanding of your individual body of art work that is based on the application of knowledge of contemporary visual arts practices. It is an important concern of this unit that you understand that the media employed in visual art are not neutral but actively contribute to the form and content of work produced.

Aims

This unit aims to continue the developing of strategies for practice in contemporary studio art as well as the culitvation of personal philosophies, to create an individual and self-sustaining artistic practice. It also aims to develop self-motivation, self-reliance and collaboration, as well as a sense of inquiry and openness to new ideas, media and studio experiences.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Apply a basic vocabulary of terms relevant to the materials, forms and processes of the Visual Arts
2. Exercise skills and knowledge of basic forms, materials and processes in Visual Arts
3. Apply creative processes of repetition, revision and expansion to solve problems presented in the Visual Arts studio
4. Extend a creative direction in the practice of Visual Arts in independent and group situations

Content

The unit content addresses the influence and significance of different media on content within contemporary artistic practice, thus providing catalysts for your own individual research and practice. In consultation with studio staff, you will work with a minimum of three different media including performance and screen-based work in your developing studio based practice. Lectures will support studio work by introducing professional practitioners, current art issues and practices and providing examples of contemporary art in a range of contrasting media and contexts. The unit content is constructed through the complex interaction of idea generation, material modes and their production in such a way to as encourage the development of your ability to communicate effectively.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Staff and student consultation; supported by varied flexible modes of delivery, including lectures, seminars, maintenance of a journal, exhibitions, and Blackboard. Studio workshops will assist you in the development of technical and conceptual skills and regular individual consultation and formative feedback from your studio supervisor will be given.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due datewithout 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 please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Description: Staff will provide formative feedback throughout the tutorials, workshops and studio sessions. In mid-semester there will be a meeting with you to review how you are handling the semester. Weight: 0%

Assessment name: Report
Description: Researched studio glossary.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Demonstration
Description: (Summative) A series of studio/workshop based tasks.
Relates to objectives: 2, 3, 4
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group with Individual Component
Due date: Throughout Semester

Assessment name: Portfolio
Description: (Summative) body of all work undertaken during the semester including a written statement and list of relevant artist sources.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 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

There is no set text for this unit.

You will be expected to provide all art making materials other than basic paint and construction materials. Access to computers as well as general workshop tools, fasteners and adhesives are available.

Risk assessment statement

Studio Health and Safety will be included in instruction. As well, you have an obligation to make yourselves familiar with and adhere to Visual Arts Studio workplace health & safety policy. Refer to the QUT Health & Safety web site:
http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/healthsafety/healthsafe/index.jsp>

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-Mar-2013