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

As the conditions of contemporary art practices, their production, reception and contribution to society are extremely diverse, complex and multi-layered; a professional practicing arts-worker needs to be well informed of the current arts climate. To operate within this environment, you require strong self-advocacy skills and the ability to communicate a personal position in a range of contexts. To support this development in this final year unit, you will undertake an intensive study in the studio supported by research into a broad range of artists' practices and contemporary art theory.

Aims

This unit aims to provide you with frameworks and experience to develop critical, creative and analytical thinking and artistic decision-making skills, and to develop effective communication in a variety of contexts and modes. It also aims to incorporate codes of practice in contemporary studio art and personal philosophies to create an integrated artistic practice.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. formulate and produce a body of artwork that demonstrates artistic coherence;
2. discuss in depth the processes, practical and conceptual, leading to the production of your artwork;
3. communicate an awareness of contemporary art and artists' practices;
4. communicate critical awareness of contemporary art issues and demonstrate that awareness in your own practice.

Content

This unit addresses content such as:
Investigation of personal artistic directions and conceptual frameworks for your own visual arts practice; investigation and application of contemporary concepts to your own visual arts practice; articulation of your position within the context of contemporary art practice; presentation, articulation and advocacy within the context of contemporary art theory and practice.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Staff and student individual consultations supported by seminars and special-focus lectures are directed at developing your capacity to produce artwork, as well as your skills in discussing and contextualising such production in an informed and coherent manner. Exhibitions give you practical experience of problem-solving for your own practice. Seminar presentations give you practical experience in preparation and presentation of ideas for peer group discussion. You will be expected to search for and critically evaluate information from a variety of sources using effective strategies and appropriate technologies.

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
Studio staff will provide formative feedback during seminars and consultation sessions.
All lectures, seminars, studio critiques and individual consultations constitute FORMATIVE FEEDBACK - It is your responsibility to seek this out, and to document it accordingly.
A mid-semester review of all individual work will be undertaken. The review is to discuss your progress, and to advise if there appears to be any risk of non-fulfilment of minimum requirements in this unit.

Assessment name: Reflective Journal
Description: This includes a reflective journal (max. 1000 words) and literature review (4 references, 300 words per entry) that contexualises and analyses your developments as an artist during the semester.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Presentation (Oral)
Description: You are required to participate in all seminars throughout the semester, and to research, prepare and present an oral presentation in the second half of semester (10 minute presentation, 10 minutes questions and group discussion).
Relates to objectives: 3,4
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Throughout Semester

Assessment name: Portfolio
Description: Submission of documentation of entire body of work undertaken during the semester, plus final Reflective Journal and Literature Review as per assessment 1.
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

A list of current references will be offered to you in the week one document, and at other times in response to individual student work.

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: 21-Sep-2012