VIS 4004 Studio Project, Exhibition and Dissertation B

STAFFING:

SYNOPSIS:

The Studio Project constitutes a major commitment as it necessitates the production of a body of original work taken through to exhibition status. The mounting of the resulting exhibition in a thoroughly considered, appropriate and approved space is an assessable component of the course. To support the studio project students are required to write a dissertation that articulates their practice. This paper will detail the concept of the work in the context of personal development, supported by appropriate work-in-progress documentation. Its placement in a wider national and international context will be important. Reference must be made to an historical and cultural perspective that indicates an understanding of contemporary art theory.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of the Studio project exhibition and dissertation students should be able to demonstrate:

1. the ability to produce and analyse a body of work in a selected studio;
2. an advanced ability to document in detail the stages in the process and development of the work supported by research and contextual analysis;
3. the skills necessary to curate an exhibition of a body of original work in an approved gallery space.

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Students will be advised of assessment due dates.

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.
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 meet the requirements of designated examiners.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade for Part 2 of Dissertation/Project courses (where IIP is a possible temporary grade for Part 1) - If the progress reports are deemed satisfactory by the student's supervisor and the course examiner, the student will be awarded an interim grade of IIP, indicating satisfactory performance in the course. When the Dissertation/Project has been assessed in its entirety, the grade of IIP for the first part of the Dissertation/Project will be changed to the final grade. For example, if the student received an HD for his/her dissertation/project at the completion of Dissertation/Project 2, then the grade of IIP for the first part would be changed to an HD.
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.

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