Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2012

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

Rationale

NB: Information in this Unit Outline is subject to change prior to commencement of semester

The conditions of current cultural practices, their production, reception and contribution to society are extremely diverse, increasingly complex and multi-layered. This unit constitutes an intensive study in the studio media of choice. Sustained critical involvement and an increasing commitment to artistic conceptual pursuits will be underpinned by contemporary theoretical reference. You will be required to articulate a personal position in relation to these issues.

Aims

In this unit you will be supported in identifying and investigating and sustaining personal artistic inquiry through personal research and the acquisition of dependent skills and knowledge. Similarly you will be provided with the opportunities to develop a contextual critical awareness of contemporary and historical art issues. This unit aims to contribute to your development of the following graduate capabilities:
- knowledge and skills pertinent to the visual arts
- critical, creative and analytical thinking, and effective problem solving
- researching and critically evaluating information on contemporary and historical art practices
- demonstrating the capacity for self-assessment of your learning needs and achievements
- active contribution to intellectual and cultural activities
- accountability and codes of practice relevant to professional art practices
- characteristics of self-reliance, including the ability to take initiative and to embrace innovation.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Display an active involvement in studio-based enquiry;
2. Develop and critically evaluate your experimental processes and outcomes;
3. Display the creative application of relevant technical skills;
4. Describe and analyse the characteristics, content and context of your practice;
5. Locate, evaluate and synthesise practitioner research from a variety of sources into your written and oral communication; and
6. Communicate your ideas and approaches effectively in both written and oral contexts.

Content

In consultation with studio staff, you will investigate and accomplish your personal artistic directions and conceptual frameworks in a studio-based artistic process. All aspects of instruction and personal arts practice, including studio seminars, will be sustaining through critical inquiry, personal research and the acquisition of dependent skills and knowledge.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Staff and student consultation; supported by varied flexible modes of delivery and defensible opportunity, including lectures, seminars, exhibitions, private readings, studio practice and industry experience.

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
A review of work will occur about mid-semester. The review is to discuss your progress in the unit, and to advise if there appears to be any risk of non-fulfilment of minimum requirements in this unit.Note: Final grades: Final are subject to moderation at Discipline and Faculty Examiners' meetings.

Assessment name: Report
Description: Researched studio glossary.
Relates to objectives: 2, 4 & 6
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Demonstration
Description: 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: Documentation of work undertaken during the semester including a studio rationale and annotated list of references.
Relates to objectives: 1 to 5
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of 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

Due to the individualised nature of artistic practice, research strategies and reading lists will be recommended by studio staff as required.

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.

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: 25-May-2012