VIS 3016 Visual Research Project

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SYNOPSIS:

As the primary concern of research is directed toward the critique and innovation of theory and/or practice, students engaged in the study of visual arts should be empowered and prepared for professional practice with relevant skills and experience for continued inquiry in the field. This course provides students with the opportunity to pursue an in-depth study of a topic which is relevant to their professional and/or personal development. The project will be conducted under the guidance of appropriate staff within the relevant fields, and will develop concurrent with and related to the course Visual Research Methods, and may be studio and/or theory based. Appropriate outcomes will be realised through exhibition and supporting visual and written documentation, as a research report.

OBJECTIVES:

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

1. conduct a valid study of a problem through the application of appropriate investigative procedures;
2. demonstrate an ability to undertake a systematic investigation to find answers to a problem in the visual arts;
3. acquire a basic practical understanding of research processes pertinent to the visual arts;
4. document and critically evaluate a research study in the visual arts in a logical and sensible manner;
5. demonstrate the ability to appropriately link practice to theory for the enhancement of their professional practice.

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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).

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

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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 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.
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. The assessment format and requirements will be established as part of the original contract, and ratified by the Visual Arts Course Team.