VIS 2022 Studio Project 1

STAFFING:

REQUISITES:

RATIONALE:

This course provides the opportunity for the student to investigate and develop through an agreed thematic programme with relevant lecturers, the conceptual and theoretical processes which explore and extend visual art practice. These projects will demonstrate the integration of theory and practice. This is the first of five courses presenting students with opportunities for specialised, in-depth studio practice and related research projects in their chosen media.

SYNOPSIS:

This course offers an extension to the workshops undertaken in VIS2002 Visual Arts Practice 1. The student will undertake project work set by each of the three studio lecturers with whom he/she is studying in order to further extend his/her skills and conceptual processes in these disciplines. These projects will be addressed concurrently throughout the semester with the student presenting for regular critiques of work in progress. This is the first of a sequence of courses presenting students with opportunities for specialized, in depth studio practice, related research projects and/or Gallery Studies.

OBJECTIVES:

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

1. successfully achieve levels of creative practice by undertaking project oriented studies in visual arts practice;
2. achieve appropriate practical skills and levels of accomplishment, through the synthesis of theory and practice;
3. attain increased capability for developing selective, individual programmes of creative investigation, together with a capacity for constructive self-criticism;

TOPICS:

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

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

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.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

NOTES:

1.

Preparation and documentation of a body of work as directed by lecturers, due end Semester 2. 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 appropriately in all activities (such as workshops and consultation with supervisors) 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:
   Preparation and documentation of a body of work as directed by lecturers, due end Semester 2. Students must be in attendance at the end of semester assessment to discuss their work.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit work after the appointed date without prior approval or documented medical circumstances a fail grade will be awarded.
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 in each studio.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grade as per the Faculty's grading system will be arrived at by averaging the results in all studio areas as these have equal weighting.
6. Examination information:
   Not applicable.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Not applicable.
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