In this course students will develop their creative research practice through experimentation with artistic methods, strategies, materials and concepts. Students will learn how to direct their ideas and existing knowledge and refine their skills, while identifying and articulating contextual links. The outcomes for this course will be the development and shaping of a personal methodology culminating in the creation of new work. A series of lectures from visiting artists, theorists, curators and scholars from various fields will introduce students to a range of ideas, contexts and methods of production.

Based on their own Independent Work Proposal (IWP), students will develop artistic approaches relevant to their area(s) of interest. This course encourages the students to self-direct their art practice. The aim of the course is for each student to develop their own framework, bringing together the skills and knowledge they have acquired to date.

A student’s participation in discussions around their project and their peers’ projects will be integral to the course. The course will provide a cross-disciplinary forum for critical and contextual discussions relevant to contemporary art practice. Students will be supported through group sessions across several disciplines as well as tutorials and discussions within the different Workshops.

Workplace Health and Safety instruction is an integral part of this course and will be handled within each Workshop.

This course is delivered by the following School of Art & Design disciplines: Animation and Video, Painting, Photomedia, Printmedia and Drawing, and Sculpture and Spatial Practice.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. demonstrate their knowledge of the concepts, processes, forms, materials and technologies relevant to their project;
2. develop and articulate an independent studio project;
3. experiment with concepts, objectives and appropriate processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively;
4. work independently and/or collaboratively in a studio environment in response to project demands; and
5. demonstrate their awareness of social, ethical, cultural, technological and environmental issues of creative practice, considering local and international perspectives.

Research-Led Teaching

In developing an Independent Work Proposal students develop their own lines of independent research. While this involves the exploration of a chosen theme, subject or concept, they will at the same time be encouraged to consider ways in which those ideas and processes lead them to explore the language and potential of their independent project in new ways. Students will develop the skills of articulating how their area of practice-based research can be contextualised both historically and in the contemporary field.

Additional Course Costs

OPTIONAL WORKSHOP FEE

This Workshop Fee is for additional access to the workshop and use of equipment, tooling and consumable items during extra hours. It is not essential to course completion. Payment of the Workshop Fee is optional, but if a student chooses not to pay it, access to the workshops outside of stated course hours is not allowed.

Payment can be made here:

http://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/required-resources-and-incidental-fees

Required Resources

Commonwealth supported students and domestic full-fee paying students generally must be able to complete the requirements of their program of study without the imposition of fees that are additional to the student contribution amount or tuition fees.

Provided that its payment is in accordance with the Act, a fee is of a kind that is into any one or more of the following categories:

(a) It is a charge for a good or service that is not essential to the course of study.

(b) It is a charge for an alternative form, or alternative forms, of access to a good or service that is an essential component of the course of study but is otherwise made readily available at no additional fee by the higher education provider.

(c) It is a charge for an essential good or service that the student has the choice of acquiring from a supplier other than the higher education provider and is for:

• (i) equipment or items which become the physical property of the student and are not consumed during the course of study; or
• (ii) food, transport and accommodation costs associated with the provision of field trips that form part of the course of study.

(d) It is a fine or a penalty provided it is imposed principally as a disincentive and not in order to raise revenue or cover administrative costs.

Staff Feedback

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

• Individual studio feedback

• Class discussion

• Group critique and review

• Wattle forum posts

• Assessment

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	Wednesday 9am -1pm Online lectures prior to class. Class individual and group activity: Site
2	Wednesday 9am -1pm Online lectures prior to class. Class individual and group activity: Process
3	Wednesday 9am -1pm Online lectures prior to class. Class individual and group activity: Context
4	Wednesday 9am -1pm In person round robin or speed-dating feedback - Assessment of task 1 : experimental early works in relation to Site, Process, and Context 10%	Assessment #1 (10%) Students hang in allocated spaces at the SOAD or upload online for remote students; all works, tests, notes, documentation etc, made in relation to the 3 activities from weeks 1-3. These will be marked in person with student present giving a 7 minute overview followed by 10 minute discussion.
5	Wednesday 9am -1pm Online lectures prior to class AND lecture/workshops on writing Point of Departure text.
6	Wednesday 9am -1pm ?Individual and group meetings on progression of individual WIP Assessment Task #2 (10%)	Assessment #2 (10%) a written and visual document that outline the areas you wish to investigate in ARTV3033, including the key terms that inform this project. A template will be provided in class.
7	Wednesday 9am -1pm ?Individual and group meetings on progression of individual WIP
8	Wednesday 9am -1pm Online lecture prior to class Group Crits - students responding to each others work in person OR online
9	Wednesday 9am -1pm ?Individual and group meetings on progression of individual WIP
10	Wednesday 9am -1pm ?Individual and group meetings on progression of individual WIP
11	Wednesday 9am -1pm Individual and group meetings on progression of individual WIP
12	Wednesday 9am -1pm Individual and group meetings on progression of individual WIP
13	exam period - Assessment of activity #3	Assessment #3 (3a) Independent body of work (70%) and (3b) Summary and Work Reflection (10%) 3a: Students will develop a body of studio-based research (including drawings, tests, models, prototypes, etc.) which investigate a declared area of interest as articulated in the Point of Departure Assessment #2. This body of speculative work will be informed by theoretical and visual contemporary craft/ art/design references and supported by sketchbooks, drawings, models and tests. 3b: A Summary and Work Reflection will present an overview of the work undertaken, its key aims and the methods employed, including relevant contexts explored and key decisions

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Experimental works in relation to Site, Process and Context	10 %	1-5
Point of Departure documentaion	10 %	1-5
Body of Work based on Point of Departure	70 %	1-5
Summary and Work Reflection	10 %	1-5

* 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 ANU Online website. 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 participate in discussion and feedback sessions and during group reviews.

Assessment Task 1

Experimental works in relation to Site, Process and Context

Value: 10%

Details of task:

Students present work in allocated spaces at the SOAD or upload online for remote students all works, tests, notes, documentation etc, made in relation to the 3 activities undertaken in Weeks 1-3. These will be marked in person with the student present and giving a 7 minute overview followed by 10 minute discussion.

Assessment Task 2

Point of Departure documentaion

Value: 10%

Details of task: Assessment #2 (10%) is a written and visual document that together outlines the areas you wish to investigate in ARTV3033, including the key terms that inform this project. A template will be provided in class. The Point of Departure document(s) provides an important opportunity for students to communicate and provide evidence of their contextual understanding and critical engagement with their subject matter.

Assessment Task 3

Body of Work based on Point of Departure

Value: 70%

Details of task:

Students will develop a body of studio-based research (including drawings, tests, models, prototypes, etc.) which investigate a declared area of interest as articulated in PoD Assessment #2. This body of speculative work will be informed by theoretical and visual contemporary craft/ art/design references and supported by sketchbooks, drawings, models and tests.

Rubric

CRITERIA	HD	D	CR	P	F
Idea & Context	Exceptionally relevant project that is critically aware of and engaged with its context.	Project exhibits a strong understanding of its context and idea of engagement with it.	Project exhibits a competent engagement with some identified context.	Project adequately identifies a context with which it is engaged.	Project insufficiently engages with a context outside of itself
Research	Conducts research at a very high level and critically integrates it into the project, substantiating the artistic outcomes.	Conducts research at a high level.	Conducts research at a competent level.	Conducts research at an adequate level.	Insufficient research to support the project and inadequate analysis and substantiation of the artistic outcomes.
Experimentation	Ambitious formal, material, or conceptual experimentation with critical reflection on the discoveries made.	A high level of formal, material, and/or conceptual experimentation.	Competent formal, material, and/or conceptual experimentation.	Adequate formal, material, and/or conceptual experimentation. Few risks taken	Insufficient experimental engagement with formal, material, or conceptual processes. Few risks taken.
Execution	Makes artworks that are very highly formally and technically resolved, in ways that are critically engaged with their conceptual frame.	Makes artworks that are highly formally and technically resolved, in ways that are highly appropriate to the conceptual frame.	Makes artworks that are formally and technically resolved, in ways that are appropriate to the conceptual frame.	Makes artworks that have some formal and technical resolution, in ways that are somewhat appropriate to the conceptual frame.	Artworks are insufficiently formally and technically resolved and are made in ways that are inappropriate to the conceptual frame.
Independent working	Works independently at a very high level, critically and thoughtfully integrating the feedback provided.	Works independently at a high level, thoughtfully reflecting on the feedback provided.	Works independently at a competent level, usually reflecting on the feedback provided.	Works independently at an adequate level, sometimes reflecting on the feedback provided.	Lack of independent motivation in relation to the project demands and the feedback provided.

Assessment Task 4

Summary and Work Reflection

Value: 10%

Details of task:

Summary and Work Reflection will present an overview of the work undertaken, its key aims, the methods employed, relevant contexts explored and key decisions. PPT of 15 slides and/or PDF with 1200 words maximum. Potential material would include: visual diary, visual source material, drawings, plans, roughs, failures, marquettes, etc.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community 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 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 University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

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

Students will be allocated a scheduled time slot and venue for display of their work for assessment during the exam period.

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.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions 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.

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