VIS 3000 Issues in Professional Development

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
VIS3000109311, 2002ONCIssues in Professional Development1.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOART
Academic Org:FOA007
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:100300

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Sandy Pottinger
Moderator: Charlie Boyle



RATIONALE:

Graduates in the Visual Arts are expected to have an understanding of issues and responsibilities related to a profession in the arts. This course is designed to provide information and procedures that will assist in preparing the artist to function competently and professionally in a visual arts career. The practical application of research, the ability to be articulate about their own work and be constructive in their discussion of the work of others will be particularly valuable for those students applying for post-graduate study. Where appropriate, input will be provided by arts professionals involved in arts practice and the arts industry, as well as specialist staff within the University.


SYNOPSIS:

Graduates in creative arts need an understanding of the issues related to a profession in the arts. This course provides students with an understanding of the commercial, legal and administrative aspects of the profession. Through information and procedures it will prepare the artist and craftsperson to function competently and professionally in a visual arts career. The criteria involved in making sound aesthetic decisions will be reviewed as will the role of art criticism and theory and its relevance to a personal philosophy. The development of a positive personal concept will be encouraged through research and analysis.


OBJECTIVES:


Through successful completion of this course students will have:

  • an understanding of the role and responsibility of both the artist and the gallery.

  • an understanding of the procedures involved in the photography of art work to the high standard required by galleries, journals, and funding bodies.

  • a familiarization with the procedures relating to grant application at regional, state, national, and international level.

  • acquired an understanding of taxation and its application to the artist.

  • developed an understanding of legal issues such as insurance responsibilities, contracts, copyright implications, as pertaining to artists.

  • an appreciation of the importance of the use of archivally sound materials, and the conservation and handling of art work.

  • an understanding of the financial framework of business in respect to self-employment and marketing as they apply to the artist.

  • an awareness of the networks and arts-related organizations in place to assist and advise arts workers in matters of professional development.

  • an understanding of curatorial procedures, informed aesthetic decision making, and art criticism as applied to arts practice.

  • an understanding and perception of responsibilities and requirements in preparing and mounting an exhibition.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. The role of the Gallery and the Artist: their responsibilities.
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    2. Photographing art work: the importance of high quality presentation to galleries, journals and funding bodies.
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    3. Applying for grants.
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    4. Taxation and the artist.
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    5. The legal implications of insurance, contracts, copyright, censorship.
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    6. Archival material, framing, handling and conservation of art work.
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    7. Curatorial procedures and responsibilities.
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    8. Preparing for an exhibition.
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    9. The arts network: regional, state, national organizations established to advise and promote artists.
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    10. The artist as a self-promoting business.
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    TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

    Books can be ordered by fax or telephone. For costs and further details use the 'Book Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au by entering the author or title of the text.

    Stokes, J, 1997 Earning a Living in the Visual Arts and Crafts, 3rd edn, Hale & Iremonger, Sydney.




    REFERENCE MATERIALS:

    Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

    The following publications by ARTWORKERS ALLIANCE INC., 497 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Qld, 4000:

    All Arts related publications from ARTS-LAW, QUEENSLAND.

    Arts Administrators & Copyright,

    Applying for a Grant, NH.

    Australian Copyright Council Practical Guides.

    Allen, E J, 1992 Condition Reporting and General Conservation Guidelines for Touring Exhibitions, NETS, Perth, W.A., 6001, 069.56 ALL.

    Arts Council Publications: Health and Safety for Artists;, NH.

    Binns, V (ed), 1991 Community and the Arts, Pluto Press, Leichardt, NSW, 700.994 COM.

    Information Series 1: Brisbane Galleries for Artists, 1997, Queensland Artworkers Alliance, Brisbane, 709.9431.

    Information Series 2: Competitions and Financial Opportunities for Artists, 1996, rev. Walsh, B, Queensland Artworkers Alliance, Bri.

    Information Series 3: Promotion for Artists, 1996, revised edn, Queensland Artworkers Alliance, Brisb.

    Information Series 4: Artist Residencies for Schools, 1997, revised edn, Queensland Artworkers Alliance, Brisb.

    Moore, M, 1992 Principles and Guidelines for Curating a Touring Exhibition, NETS, Perth, W.A., 6001, 069.56 MOO.

    Silbert, P, Cannon, J, Bartsch, A, Landre, C, 1996 Go Public, How to Promote Exhibitions, Events and Venues, Art on the Move, Perth, W.A., 6001, 659.13 WIL.

    Simpson, S, 1989 The Visual Artist and the Law, 2nd ed. Law Book Company, North Ryde, NSW, 344.94097 SIM.

    Simpson, S, 1989 Museums and Galleries: A Practical Legal Guide, Redfern Legal Centre Publishing, Redfern, NSW, 344.94093 SIM.

    Thompson, P, Wallace, J, 1994 Exhibition Installation and Lighting Design, Art on the Move, Perth, W.A., 6001, 069.5 THO.




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Lectures26
    Private Study126
    Tutorial13


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    ASSIGNMENT999.0040.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 1)
    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PROJEC999.0030.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 2)
    SEE OTHER REQUIREMENTS999.0030.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 3)
    NOTES:
    1.
    Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.
    2.
    Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.
    3.
    Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. Students are strongly advised to attend classes.
    2. Students are expected to pass all categories of assessment.
    3. Late submissions will be subject to penalty as per Arts Faculty policies, unless certified documentation of extenuating circumstances is submitted.
    4. Final grade will be based on cumulative marks as per USQ grading system except when a student does not pass all assessment items satisfactorily in which case an IM grade may be awarded.
    5. ASSESSMENT DETAILS: Number 3 Description: Reference/Resource File and Tutorial Journal (including Tutorial Preparation and Participation)