VIS 3000 Issues in Professional Development

STAFFING:

SYNOPSIS:

Graduates in creative arts need an understanding of the issues related to a profession in the arts. This course provides students with an understanding of the commercial, legal and administrative aspects of the profession. Through information and procedures it will prepare the artist and craftsperson to function competently and professionally in a visual arts career. The criteria involved in making sound aesthetic decisions will be reviewed as will the role of art criticism and theory and its relevance to a personal philosophy. The development of a positive personal concept will be encouraged through research and analysis.

OBJECTIVES:

Through successful completion of this course students will have:

1. an understanding of the role and responsibility of both the artist and the gallery.
2. an understanding of the procedures involved in the photography of art work to the high standard required by galleries, journals, and funding bodies.
3. a familiarization with the procedures relating to grant application at regional, state, national, and international level.
4. acquired an understanding of taxation and its application to the artist.
5. developed an understanding of legal issues such as insurance responsibilities, contracts, copyright implications, as pertaining to artists.
6. an appreciation of the importance of the use of archivally sound materials, and the conservation and handling of art work.
7. an understanding of the financial framework of business in respect to self-employment and marketing as they apply to the artist.
8. an awareness of the networks and arts-related organizations in place to assist and advise arts workers in matters of professional development.
9. an understanding of curatorial procedures, informed aesthetic decision making, and art criticism as applied to arts practice.
10. an understanding and perception of responsibilities and requirements in preparing and mounting an exhibition.
11. The specialist lectures will inform the students of issues stated in these objectives. Assignments will endorse personal understanding as well as offer practical examples to develop confidence and awareness of issues of professional development within the arts industry.

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).

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

All Arts related publications from ARTS-LAW, QUEENSLAND.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

NOTES:

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NB: NEW ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: All Faculty of Arts written assignments must be lodged in the Faculty Assessment Area on the Ground Floor of Q Block no later than 12 noon on the due date.

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Assessment Description: Reference/Resource File and Tutorial Journal (including Tutorial Preparation and Participation).

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: (i) satisfactorily completing assignments; and (ii) obtaining at least 50% of the total weighted marks for all summative assessment items.
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