VIS1001 Introduction to Studio Practice

Contents

• Staffing
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Other requirements
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

SYNOPSIS

This course is concerned with building a practical foundation in all six studio areas. By exploring a variety of methods and materials students will be encouraged to develop their technical, conceptual and observational skills. Studio practice will be supplemented with project work which will be undertaken in the two-dimensional disciplines of Drawing, Painting and Printmaking and in the three-dimensional disciplines of Ceramics, Sculpture and Textiles, and Gallery Studies. Studio practice will be reinforced by lectures and discussion on contemporary arts/crafts practice, analysing the work of established professionals in order to increase student insight into concepts expressed visually in all aspects of studio practice. This will be underpinned by history and theory lectures in associated visual arts courses.

OBJECTIVES

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

1.

demonstrate an understanding of materials and how to manipulate them through practice and experimentation in each of the two- and three-dimensional areas offered;

2.

demonstrate an ability to apply principles of design to their two- and three-dimensional product;

3.

demonstrate the ability to see things analytically, and record or exhibit them appropriately;

4.

demonstrate the ability to use materials and techniques to conceptually convey ideas;

5.

demonstrate a growing appreciation of the nexus between theory and practice;

6.

demonstrate skills in the correct, safe handling of materials and processes in each workshop discipline;

7.

demonstrate the responsible attitudes and work habits essential for continuing studio practice.

8.

demonstrate an ability to understand curatorial issues and concepts.

9.

be responsible for studio space including cleaning of work areas and respect for equipment.

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).

To be advised by the lecturer in each area.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Art and Australia,

ArtForum,

Art in America,
(709.73 P1)

Object,
(745.5 P7)

Art International,
(700 P7)

Ceramics: art and perception,
(738.05 P1)

Arnheim, R 1954, Art and visual perception: a psychology of the creative eye, University of California Press, Los Angeles.
(also revised edition 1974. 701.15 ARN)

Colchester, C 1993, The new textiles: trends and traditions, Thames & Hudson, London.
(746 COL)

Constantine, M, and Larsen, J 1981, The art fabric: mainstream, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York.
(746.0904 CON)

Gablik, S 1984, Has modernism failed?, Thames & Hudson, London.
(709.04 GAB)

Godfrey, T 1990, Drawing today: draughtsmen in the eighties, Universe Books, New York.
(741.09 GOD)

Herbert, R L (ed) 2000, Modern artists on art, 2nd edn, Dover, New York.
(709.04 MOD)

Jung, C G 1978, Man and his symbols, Pan Books, London.
(154 JUN)

Krauss, R 1981, Passages in modern sculpture, MIT Press, Cambridge, MA.
(735.23 KRA)

Nelson, G C 1971, Ceramics: a potter's handbook, 3rd edn, Holt, Rinehart & Winston, New York.
(738.14 NEL)

Pogany, W 1996, The art of drawing, Madison Books, Lanham.
(741.2 POG)

Preble, D, Preble, S & Frank, P 1999, Artforms, 6th edn, Longman, New York.
(700 PRE)

Print Council of Australia Imprint,
(Quarterly Journal - no longer subscribed since 2006. 769.994 P1)

Saff, D and Sacilotto, D 1978, Printmaking: history and process, Holt, Rinehart & Winston, New York.
(760.28 SAF)

Simpson, I 1987, The encyclopedia of drawing techniques, Headline Book Publishing, London.
(R741.203 SIM)

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Further details about the due dates will be announced by examiner. The practical work undertaken throughout this course is aligned with all stated objectives.

2.

Further details about the due dates will be announced by examiner. The practical work undertaken throughout this course is aligned with all stated objectives.

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. For this course, normal class attendance consists of active participation in all studio areas - 6 hours per week.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances and without prior approval, then a penalty of a maximum of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late, up to a maximum of 10 working days, at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade, a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks 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

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. There will be regular studio critiques to review students' work in progress.
2. Students will be expected to satisfactorily complete all studio requirements in order to pass the course.
3. It is essential from the point of view of sequential learning and an understanding of workplace, health and safety issues and practices that students aim at full attendance in all workshops. Medical certification or appropriate documentation must be produced in cases of non attendance.

This version produced 28 Aug 2009.