Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

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

Rationale

The conditions of current cultural practice, their production, reception and contribution to society are diverse, increasingly complex and multi-layered. Sustained critical involvement and an increasing commitment to artistic conceptual pursuits will be underpinned by contemporary theoretical reference, which includes investigation into a broad range of visual arts practices. You will be required to articulate a personal position to these issues. Central to this unit will be the continuing establishment of your own art practice.

Aims

This unit aims to consolidate the further incorporation and exploration of socio-cultural knowledge, codes of practice in contemporary studio art and personal philosophies to create an integrated and on-going artistic practice. It also aims to encourage the further development self-motivation, self-reliance, as well as a sense of inquiry and openness to new ideas and experiences.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. investigate an individual artistic direction;
2. formulate, develop and sustain self-generated enquiry through critical, creative and analytical thinking, and effective problem-solving;
3. apply the working methods, resources, skills and knowledge necessary to the development of your studio practice;
4. articulate a critical awareness of contemporary and historical visual arts issues and practices;
5. display the capacity for self-assessment of your learning needs and achievements.

Content

This unit addresses content such as:
The investigation and application of ideas in the studio; strategies for describing and analysing studio activities and outcomes; the context and themes of contemporary art practice; production and technical studio workshops (where relevant); studio health and safety; and consultation with studio staff in developing personal artistic directions and individual conceptual frameworks.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Staff and student consultations; supported by varied flexible modes of delivery, including lectures, seminars, exhibition viewing and reviews, private research, extensive studio practice and industry experience.

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 please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Studio staff will provide formative feedback throughout the workshops and studio sessions. A mid-semester review of all individual work will be undertaken. Weight: 0%

Assessment name: Report
Description: (Summative) Researched studio glossary
Relates to objectives: 2, 3, 4
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: 1, 2, 3
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group with Individual Component
Due date: Throughout Semester

Assessment name: Portfolio
Description: (Summative) documentation of work undertaken during the semester including a studio rationale and annotated list of references.
Relates to objectives: 1-5
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 Text

Due to the multifarious nature of individual concepts and artistic practice, research strategies and reading lists will be discussed individually with studio staff.

Risk assessment statement

You will be instructed on safe procedures and the required safety gear for all studio and workshop processes that are demonstrated. Health and Safety files are readily available for all materials and machinery in all studios 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 studios. 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