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. As a final semester unit, this unit constitutes an intensive study in the studio area(s) of choice to a professional level. Your sustained critical involvement and increasing commitment to artistic conceptual pursuits will be supported by intensive research into artists' practices and contemporary theory. You will be required to articulate a personal position in relation to these issues.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to provide you with the frameworks and experience to develop critical, creative and analytical thinking and artistic decision making skills to be a professional practising artist.It also aims to develop effective communication skills for the variety of contexts and modes you will engage with in the creative industries.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. apply artistic decision-making at a professional level;
2. formulate and produce a coherent body of work representative of the culmination of your studies;
3. display an increased critical awareness of contemporary and historical art issues;
4. articulate critical awareness of contemporary art issues in relation to your own practice, and the artistic practices of others.

Content

In consultation with studio staff, you will investigate and communicate personal artistic directions and conceptual frameworks.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Staff and student consultation; studio practice supported by varied flexible modes of delivery, including lectures, seminars, exhibitions, exhibition visits and industry experience where applicable.

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
Studio staff will provide formative feedback during seminars and consultation sessions. All lectures, exhibition visits, 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. Note: Final grades: Final grades are subject to moderation at Faculty Examiners meeting.

Note: Final grades are subject to moderation at Faculty Examiners meeting.

Assessment name: Assignment
Description: Researched Studio Rationale (1000 words) and literature review of 6 significant references, each review maximum 250 words, both presented as word documents.
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 7

Assessment name: Seminar Presentation
Description: You are required to research, prepare and present an oral presentation (10 minute presentation, 5 minutes questions and group discussion).
Relates to objectives: 3 & 4.
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid to End Semester

Assessment name: Project
Description: Submission of documentation of entire body of work undertaken during the semester, plus final Studio Rationale of 1000 words and Literature Review of 6 significant references, each review max. 250 words, both presented as word documents.
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 13

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 are no required texts for this unit.

Recommended References
Art since 1900: modernism, antimodernism, postmodernism / Hal Foster ... [et al.]. Published London: Thames and Hudson, 2004.
You will also be expected to compile a personal list of major references appropriate for your studio area(s) of choice.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Health & Safety
You have an obligation to make yourself 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: 15-Jun-2012