VIS 4000 Studio Practice and Project Development

STAFFING:

RATIONALE:

Students undertaking the Honours course in Visual Arts will work in a specific studio area. Its selection will be based on proven expertise in one of the five areas offering specialization: ceramics, painting, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, provided suitable supervision and studio space is available. Studio practice should indicate a firm emergence of an individual visual language as well as a high level of technical and artistic competence. Students will submit a comprehensive project proposal outlining both the concept and practice of their particular interest. The context of their research is a significant factor. This should take into account personal and studio positions in relation to Australian and international concerns with appropriate historical underpinnings linked to concepts of modern theoretical thinking. The Project Development proposal should also include a selection of comprehensive supportive drawings, photographs, marquettes, folios, etcetera of the work in progress as well as an indication of the final exhibition format.

SYNOPSIS:

Students undertaking the Honours program in Visual Arts will normally explore studio-based practice. Studio selection will be based on proven expertise in one or more of the seven areas offering specialization: ceramics, painting printmaking, sculpture, textiles, drawing, curatorial studies provided suitable supervision and studio space is available. Studio practice should indicate a clear emergence of an individual visual language as well as a high level of technical and artistic competence. Students will submit a comprehensive project proposal outlining both the concept and practice of their particular visual field. The context of their research is a significant factor. This should take into account personal and studio positions in relation to Australian and international concerns. Appropriate historical underpinnings should be linked to concepts of contemporary theoretical thinking. The Project Development proposal should also include a selection of comprehensive supportive drawings, photographs, marquettes, folios, etcetera of the work in progress as well as an indication of the final exhibition format.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of the Studio Practice and Projects Development course students should be able to demonstrate:

1. an advanced level of creative practice which predicts the eventual Project resolution;
2. an ability to document the various stages in the research and development of the work;
3. a knowledge of the integration of theory and practice in their studio practice in both a specific and general context.

TOPICS:

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

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STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

NOTES:

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Final assessment of the studio practice and project proposal will be by submission of the work to a relevant panel of assessors.

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:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item. In order to pass the course students must have progressed satisfactorily in both the theory and practice components. Failure in one area will result in an F.
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 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. If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances, then a penalty up to a maximum of 20% of the assigned mark shall normally apply for each working day late.
2. In order to pass the course students must have progressed satisfactorily in both the theory and practice components. Failure in one area will result in an F. The Faculty grading system will apply. The Final grade is determined on the basis of accumulated points across all items of assessment.