VIS 1001 Introduction to Studio Practice

STAFFING:

SYNOPSIS:

This course is concerned with building a practical foundation in all six studio areas and in Gallery Studies. By exploring a variety of methods and materials students will be encouraged to develop their technical, conceptual and observational skills. Studio practice will be supplemented with project work which will be undertaken in the two-dimensional disciplines of Drawing, Painting and Printmaking and in the three-dimensional disciplines of Ceramics, Sculpture and Textiles, and Gallery Studies. Studio practice will be reinforced by lectures and discussion on contemporary arts/crafts practice, analysing the work of established professionals in order to increase student insight into concepts expressed visually in all aspects of studio practice. This will be underpinned by history and theory lectures in associated visual arts courses.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. demonstrate an understanding of materials and how to manipulate them through practice and experimentation in each of the two- and three-dimensional areas offered;
2. demonstrate an ability to apply principles of design to their two- and three-dimensional product;
3. demonstrate the ability to see things analytically, and record or exhibit them appropriately;
4. demonstrate the ability to use materials and techniques to conceptually convey ideas;
5. demonstrate a growing appreciation of the nexus between theory and practice;
6. demonstrate skills in the correct, safe handling of materials and processes in each workshop discipline;
7. demonstrate the responsible attitudes and work habits essential for continuing studio practice.
8. demonstrate an ability to understand curatorial issues and concepts.
9. be responsible for studio space including cleaning of work areas and respect for equipment.

TOPICS:

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

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To be advised by the lecturer in each area.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

NOTES:

1.

Further details about the due dates will be announced by examiner.

2.

Further details about the due dates will be announced by examiner.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit Dissertations/Projects after the due date without prior approval or documented medical circumstances, then a fail grade will be given.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of a passing grade, students must meet the requirements of designated examiners.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no exam for this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Given the details under (6) above, there are no deferred exams for this course. However, if any deferred/makeup work is granted, it would have to be submitted by a date set by the examiner.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. There will be regular studio critiques to review students' work in progress.
2. Students will be expected to satisfactorily complete all studio requirements in order to pass the course.
3. It is essential from the point of view of sequential learning and an understanding of workplace, health and safety issues and practices that students aim at full attendance in all workshops. Medical certification or appropriate documentation must be produced in cases of non attendance.
4. A student who does not complete up to 2 of the 7 areas but has made an obvious attempt may be given the opportunity of a make up (IM), however anyone not completing 3 or more of the 7 areas without good reason or a student who does not attempt all areas without due reason will fail.
5. The final grade as per USQ's grading system will be arrived at by averaging the percentage of marks in each of the seven areas.