VIS 1021 Technology and Design

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SYNOPSIS:

This is a course that introduces students to the basic concepts of design that are fundamental to visual composition. While referring predominantly to the two dimensional areas of drawing, painting, photography, and printmaking, aspects of form and mass are shown to facilitate an understanding of the three dimensional format, and its illusion on a two dimensional picture plane. An introduction to computer technology as a graphic device for artists will enable students to translate examples of the elements and principles of design through digital imaging. Issues of Workplace Health and Safety as they pertain to the studio arts, design, and technology will be addressed and procedures explained. Upon demonstrating an understanding of Standard Operational Procedures in studio situations students will receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Workshop Technology. The receipt of this certificate is necessary in order to continue to the next areas of studio and visual arts practice.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will have:

1. developed an initial understanding and practical application of the basic elements and principles of design;
2. developed an awareness of the potential of computer technology and its application in art, craft, and design practice;
3. developed a basic knowledge and understanding of the Workplace Health and Safety procedures involved in the safe use of materials and processes particular to the studio arts, design, and technology;
4. received a Certificate of Proficiency in Workshop Technology (Visual Arts).

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TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

These will relate to the individual programme of work as undertaken by individual students.

Workshop Procedures and Safety Data Sheets located in each Studio.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

As recommended by the lecturer/s as well as regularly accessing appropriate professional journals and actual art works for study in exhibitions, or in state or private collections.

Space specific health and safety videos in the Library.

Arts website

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

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:
   This is a graded course. Students must successfully complete all items of assessment. Marks in each course component will be added and a final grade awarded as per the Faculty's grading system. All components must be passed in order to successfully complete the course.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark 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 demonstrate, via the summative assessment items, that they have achieved the required minimum standards in relation to the objectives of the course by obtaining at least 50% of the total weighted marks for all summative assessment.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   Marks in each course component will be added and a final grade awarded as per the Faculty's grading system.
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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Assessment requirements will be a schedule of journal records, articulation of concepts and art exploration, notes from lectures and demonstrations.
2. Assessment of projects/folio as required by individual Visual Arts staff in Health & Safety, Design, and Computer Graphics.
3. It is essential from the point of view of sequential learning and understanding of workplace health and safety issues and practices that students aim at full attendance. Medical certification or appropriate documentation must be produced in cases of absence. Following asessment in the Health and Safety component of this course, a Certificate of Competency will be issued with respect to studio related health and safety procedures. Students must attain this Certificate in order to continue in the studio practice courses and have studio access.