Impactful creative practitioners often participate across a range of different communities and contexts. This course expands upon what it is to craft, by looking at the objectives as much as the objects of crafting in public, educational and social situations. Students will be exposed to diverse professional opportunities such as devising and presenting workshops, community projects and engagement strategies in institutions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Australian art and design sectors;
2. research and critically analyse the market for textile artists/designers;
3. research and develop products within specific guidelines; and
4. practical experience of working on textile art/design projects with public outcomes.

Research-Led Teaching

This course exposes student to an innovative pedagogical approach enabling them to develop and deliver real-world public institution supported outcomes, as part of coursework.

Field Trips

There will be multiple field trips involved in this course. At this stage in Weeks 1, 3-4 and 8-10. All locations will be accessible by public transport. Students are asked to meet at the designated location at their own travel cost. There will be no other associated costs with field trips.

Additional Course Costs

Material Fee: $60

Payable to ANU Textiles Workshop, please refer to Wattle for further information.

Examination Material or equipment

Please refer to Wattle for Assessment requirements and support material.

Required Resources

PPE and basic materials provided. Students are required to bring an analogue or digital visual diary to class each week, and to be able to take photographic documentation of class activities.

Recommended Resources

Please refer to Wattle. A concentration of readings will be posted in Weeks 1-4

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction to Social Fabric The fabric of experience: I Weave What I Have Seen, The War Rugs of Afghanistan	WHS: Textiles Workshop general induction 9.00: Introduction @ ANU Textiles Workshop 10.30: The fabric of experience @ the Drill Hall Gallery ANU Assessment Task 1-3
2	The fabric of experience: Soft Circuits	9.00: Soft Circuits @ ANU Textiles Workshop Assessment Task 1-3
3	The fabric of experience: Institution visits and roving class	9.00 Institution visits and roving class @ Canberra-based location to be confirmed Assessment Task 1-3
4	The fabric of experience: Institution visits and roving class	9.00 Institution visits and roving class @ Canberra-based location to be confirmed Assessment Task 1-3 *Assessment Task 1 due for final submission via Wattle: Friday 20th August @ 9.00
5	Group Project Development Phase: dynamics, decisions and development	9.00 Group Project Development @ ANU Textiles Workshop Assessment Task 2-4 *Assessment Task 2 due for submission via Wattle: Friday 27th August @ 9.00
6	Group Project Development Phase : Building terms and frames of reference Determining aims, processes and materials Peer feedback on Assessment Task 2	9.00 Group Project Development @ ANU Textiles Workshop Assessment Task 3 & 4 *Each group to provide a materials list by Friday 3rd September @ 9.00
7	Group Project Development Phase: trialling, testing	9.00 Group Project Development @ ANU Textiles Workshop Assessment Task 3 & 4
8	Group Project Delivery	9.00 Institutional and public engagement @ Canberra-based location to be confirmed Assessment Task 3 & 4 *Assessment Task 4 delivered and graded in class
9	Group Project Delivery	9.00 Institutional and public engagement @ Canberra-based location to be confirmed Assessment Task 3 & 4 *Assessment Task 4 delivered and graded in class
10	Group Project Delivery	9.00 Institutional and public engagement @ Canberra-based location to be confirmed Assessment Task 3 & 4 *Assessment Task 4 delivered and graded in class
11	Group Project: analysis and reflection	9.00 Group Project reflection @ ANU Textiles Workshop Assessment Task 3 & 5
12	Group Project: present analysis and reflection	9.00 Group Project reflection @ ANU Textiles Workshop Assessment Task 3 & 5 *Assessment Task 5 Group analysis and reflection presented and partially graded in class

Tutorial Registration

Registration for tutorials is not required.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Weekly Wattle Forum engagement	15 %	20/08/2021	01/09/2021	1-3
Individual Oral Presentation	15 %	27/08/2021	09/09/2021	1-3
Individual Development Folio	30 %	10/11/2021	02/12/2021	1-4
Group Project Delivery	20 %	29/09/2021	*	1-4
Group Project Analysis and Reflection	20 %	10/11/2021	02/12/2021	1-4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Integrity . In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

• Students are expected to engage in ways that are productive, critical and considered. Everyone is responsible for building the dynamic of the class and to reflect on their own contribution.
• This course requires a significant commitment to group work. Please be well-organised, treat each other fairly and do not let your group down.
• This course gives students the opportunity to work directly with cultural institutions and in public space. Please embrace this opportunity to craft a professional approach and think about the positive precedence this collaboration could have for future students as well as yourselves.

Examination(s)

Please refer to Wattle for further details. Final assessment requires that students submit their work as outlined by the ANU Textiles Workshop by your allocated examination time during the examination period.

Assessment Task 1

Weekly Wattle Forum engagement

Format: Cumulative online analysis, reflection and discussion submitted via Wattle

Between Week 1-4 students will be asked to engage with a series of readings and reflective prompts posted on Wattle. The goal is to instil a sense of criticality and community from the outset of the course.

Individual Submission

Value: 15%

Further details and rubric will be provided on Wattle.

Assessment Task 2

Individual Oral Presentation

Format: Pre-recorded 8 minute Oral Presentation with a maximum of 12 slides to be submitted via Wattle end of Week 5

Choose 2 art projects that have engaged with community as a fundamental premise of the work.

• As concisely as possible, describe the two works in terms of what they consist of, where and when they were held, who devised the work and who participated in it.
• Outline the conceptual and material strategies of each project
• Compare the two projects: What could they learn from each other?
• Summarise what you have learnt from your research and analysis of these projects and what you would like to apply from this learning in the course.
• Identify a text that could support or help further interrogate what you have learnt from these two projects.

Presentations must include a bibliography slide providing references formatted in the Chicago style.

These oral presentations will provide invaluable groundwork for terms and frames of reference in the Group Projects.

Individual Submission

Value: 15%

Further details and rubric will be provided on Wattle.

Assessment Task 3

Individual Development Folio

Format: PowerPoint Folio to be submitted via Wattle during assessment period

Each week, students will be provided with a template for PowerPoint slides to complete as homework. The goal is to capture the accumulation of knowledge, experience and experimentation throughout the course. Students will be asked to identify breakthrough moments, problem solving and negotiation; along with a solid and dynamic development of ideas and expertise.

Individual Submission, including documentation and reflection on group work.

Value: 30%

Further details and rubric will be provided on Wattle.

Assessment Task 4

Group Project Delivery

Format: final format of institutional/public engagement to be determined by each group. Students in groups of 4-5. Delivery Week 8-10

Working with a Canberra-based institution, students will devise and delivery a form of participatory engagement. This could, for example, be a workshop, tour or public intervention.

Group Project Delivery assessed as a whole

Value: 20%

Further details and rubric will be provided on Wattle.

Assessment Task 5

Group Project Analysis and Reflection

Format: Group Oral presentation of 10 minutes to be delivered in Week 12, followed by a consolidated written paper, maximum of 900 words to be submitted via Turnitin/Wattle

• Including at least 1 key artistic reference and 1 key text, articulate your agreed terms and frames of reference for the project and how these informed your initial approach to developing a participatory work.
• What further research did you do into your partner institution and how did this inform your approach?
• Summarise the development of the project - how did your terms and frames of reference change as your aims and delivery strategy became more defined? Did other texts and artists become more applicable?
• How did the processes and materials you used help you meet the project aims?
• What were the successes and the failures of the project delivery?
• How would you further craft your form of engagement to meet the needs of participants?
• Speculate on how your project format and delivery could be adapted for another kind of context or community.

Slides and written paper to include a bibliography providing references formatted in the Chicago style.

Group presentation and written paper assessed as a whole

Value: 20%

Further details and rubric will be provided on Wattle.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically, committing to honest and responsible scholarly practice and upholding these values with respect and fairness.

The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with.

The Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Students will be required to submit their assignments electronically or to present them in person. No physical aspects of the assignments should need to be returned.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Resubmission can be negotiated on a case-by-case basis with the course convenor under exceptional circumstances.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students