VIS 2004 Visual Arts Practice 3

STAFFING:

REQUISITES:

SYNOPSIS:

This is the third course in which students develop concepts and skills, explore materials and processes through studio workshops. Students may narrow their focus to two studio areas at this stage. Workshops consist of lectures, demonstrations and practice. Drawing is a supportive element of this course. Studio workshops will be underpinned by the history and theory component of the program.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will:

1. continue to develop additional handskills, knowledge of materials and their chosen application through practice in selected areas;
2. demonstrate increased understanding and application of design elements necessary for expanding perception and the quality of visual expression;
3. continue to develop a broader understanding of the aesthetic and historical background to their prepared studies;
4. have increased ability to exercise personal creative potential through deeper involvement in chosen area/areas of practice;
5. further develop the ability to critically evaluate individual creative products and work by other artists.

TOPICS:

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).

Will relate to the individual programme of work as undertaken by the individual student.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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

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

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

NOTES:

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Assessment Details: Work submitted with relevant journals and materials. Regular studio critiques lead to the final assessment of all work as requested by staff. This submission is assessed by a staff panel using the USQ grading system. Students must be in attendance at the end of semester assessment to discuss their work.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriate 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 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:
   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. Regular studio critiques lead to the final assessment of all work as requested by staff. This submission is assessed by a staff panel using the USQ grading system. Students must be in attendance at the end of semester assessment to discuss their work.
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