The practices of tending, gathering and processing natural materials can embed a knowledge of plants and place into crafted objects. This knowledge can then be carried, worn and shared. The focus of this course is to gain an insight into local knowledge, plants and places and to deepen that understanding through material processes. Students will learn how to undertake a materials-based investigation of their immediate environment and how to communicate these processes and outcomes. Through research and experimentation students will develop skills and knowledge relating to the rich historical, social and cultural meanings embedded in these processes and produce creative and conceptual projects.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. demonstrate creative exploration, experimentation and integration of ideas, materials and techniques through group and individual studio projects;
2. apply a range of introductory technical skills relevant to visual arts and the discussed topics;
3. identify historical and theoretical contexts in response to studio projects; and
4. communicate reflective and critical approaches through the creative process.

Field Trips

Occasional field trips may be scheduled throughout the semester.

Additional Course Costs

REQUIRED RESOURCES AND INCIDENTAL FEES

Dear Student,

The School of Art & Design provides additional access to the workshop areas and use of equipment, tooling and consumable items during extra hours. For this access the School charges the Optional Workshop Fee. This is not a compulsory fee and is not essential to course completion, however if a student chooses not to pay it, access to the workshop areas and equipment outside of stated course hours is not allowed.

The School of Art & Design supplies materials that become your physical property on payment of the relevant material fee. You can choose to pay the Materials Fee and have these materials supplied through the School of Art & Design, allowing you to take advantage of the GST-free bulk purchasing power of the ANU. These materials are also WHS compliant.

Please go to the payment portal located on the Required Resources and Incidental Fees page here on the School of Art & Design website. Follow the prompts to the payment portal, select the relevant discipline and the fee you wish to pay for. 

If you need assistance please contact the Technical Officer in the relevant discipline or at the administration offices of the School of Art & Design.

Thank you

School of Art & Design

Examination Material or equipment

Studio work and accompanying documentation is assessed during and at the end of the semester (see assessment due dates). In addition to the physical presentation of the work students may use a laptop or tablet to present supporting material. Please note that in the event of implementing Covid safe work practices, such as working from home, it may be necessary for student work to be documented and uploaded for assessment.

Required Resources

Student contribution amounts under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA) and tuition fees support the course described in the Course Outline and include tuition, teaching materials and student access to the workshops for the stated course hours.

Students are requested to refer to the School of Art website for information: http://soa.anu.edu.au/required-resources-and-incidental-fees

Wattle. Ensure that your details are correct as Wattle will be the primary method of communication between lecturers and students. 

See Wattle for reading lists and other resources.

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying remotely, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

Note: Students must have completed a Work Health and Safety induction and be approved by the Course Convenor in order to access specialist equipment and processes in the screen, lithography, book, relief and/or etching studios, outside class time.

Reading lists will be provided to students via Wattle. Articles and books will be available through the ANU libraries or as a PDF / link on wattle.

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). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introductory seminar, WHS induction, course overview /expectations Commence studio demonstration and practice: plant colour experiments and instruction
2	Studio demonstration and practice
3	Seminar: Textiles (Memory & Place) Introduce Project One: Memory & Place Studio demonstration and practice
4	Work on Project One lecturer / student appointments
5	Group critiques for Project One work in progress Studio practice	Participation in critique sessions contribute towards Research Documentation/visual diary.
6	Finalise Project One Introduce Project Two: Collaborative Self-directed Project Seminar: Plants, collaboration, site	Project One Due 1st April 2022 (this will include tests and experiments you made in weeks 1-3)
7	Assessment task 2: Student Collaborative Project Presentations	You will prepare your presentations together with your collaborator over the mid-semester break. Participation in discussion during presentations contributes towards Research Documentation/visual diary.
8	Seminar: textiles in the expanded field Working on collaborative projects lecturer / student appointments (In collaborative pairs) Studio and technical instruction / demonstration as necessary	Assessment Task 2 (Project outline and presentation summary) Due 21st April
9	Working on collaborative projects lecturer / student appointments (In collaborative pairs)Studio and technical instruction / demonstration as necessary
10	Working on collaborative projects lecturer / student appointments (In collaborative pairs) Studio and technical instruction / demonstration as necessary
11	Group critiques for Collaborative Projects	Participation in critique sessions contribute towards Research Documentation/visual diary.
12	Working on collaborative projects lecturer / student appointments (In collaborative pairs)

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
1. Memory & Place	20 %	01/04/2022	21/04/2022	1,2,3,4
Collaborative Independent Work Presentation	15 %	21/04/2022	05/05/2022	1,3
Collaborative Independent Work Project	50 %	02/06/2022	30/06/2022	1,2,3,4
Visual Diary, Documentation, Research	15 %	02/06/2022	30/06/2022	1,3,4

* 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 Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Guideline and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

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 Skills 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 engage in class exercises and studio practice, mastering skills and techniques. An adventurous, experimental, individual and technically competent approach is encouraged. Personal research is a key requirement in the development of your independent project.

Tasks will be assessed according to the following criteria:

Ability to conduct in-depth contextual research currently relevant to your project and discipline.

Demonstrate knowledge of the technical, historical and/or theoretical context for your work.

Demonstrate an ability to reflect upon and evaluate your engagement with broader developments in the visual arts and design fields.

Students are expected to participate in group discussion and critical debate during seminars, group critiques and studio demonstrations and activities. The collaborative independent project will require you to work co-operatively and constructively with your collaborator.

Assessment Task 1

1. Memory & Place

An exploratory work made in response to the project outline using plant colour. This will include tests and experiments created during weeks 1-6. 

Due Date: April 1, 2022 (Week 6)

Rubric

Criteria	HD 80-100	D 70-79	CR 60-69	P 50-59	F 0-49
Skill in use of materials and techniques	Demonstrates refined  skill/s in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Consistently demonstrates  competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Evidence of developing competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Demonstrates elementary skill in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Technical skills below standard
Create a body of work in response to project outline: Memory & Place: plant colour and matter	Rigorous conceptual and visual resolution of project producing a body of work demonstrating a strong understanding of materials.	A conceptually and visually well considered body of work showing a clear understanding of materials	A consistent body of work with some connections between conceptual, visual and material sensibilities.	A body of work that shows limited connection between concept, material and visual qualities	The work is an inadequate response to the project outline
Presentation/ installation of final works	The presentation of this work is sophisticated and demonstrates  a range of installation options have been tested and audience engagement has been carefully considered	The presentation of the work shows consideration of installation methods and audience engagement	The presentation of the work considers installation methods adequately with some consideration of audience	The presentation of the work show limited consideration of installation method	The presentation of the work is not considered
Explains concepts and techniques	Can explain and evaluate relevant concepts and techniques and how these relate to project and materials, in the work and/or through discussion	Can explain relevant concepts and techniques and how these relate to their project and materials, in the work and/or through discussion	Developing capacity to explain concepts and techniques and how these relate to their project and materials, in the work and/or through discussion	Limited capacity to explain introduced concepts and techniques in their work and/or through discussion	Unable to explain concepts and techniques used in the work

Assessment Task 2

Collaborative Independent Work Presentation

A ten-minute presentation prepared in pairs (with your collaborator) about 2 artists relevant to your proposed Collaborative Independent Project.

(Presented during class Week 7)

Plus a 300-word summary and bibliography detailing Project aims, methodology and proposed outcome. (Due: 21 April, Week 8)

Rubric

Criteria	HD 80-100	D 70-79	CR 60-69	P 50-59	F 0-49
Identify, analyse and evaluate artistic practices engaging with plants, textiles and place	The student demonstrates critical and in-depth analysis and evaluation of independently identified examples of relevant contemporary artists and practices.	The student can successfully identify, analyse and evaluate examples of relevant contemporary artists and practices.	The student can identify relevant contemporary artists and practices with potential for further development in analysis and evaluation	The student can identify relevant examples of contemporary artists and practices with limited analysis and evaluation	The student does not demonstrate analysis and evaluation of examples of relevant contemporary artists and practices.
Situate a chosen topic within a philosophical and/or theoretical framework	The presentation critically engages with the topic and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the relevant philosophical and/or theoretical framework	The presentation thoughtfully engages with the topic and demonstrates a sound understanding of the relevant philosophical and/or theoretical framework	The presentation engages with the topic and demonstrates developing understanding of the relevant philosophical and/or theoretical framework	The presentation introduces the topic with limited understanding of the relevant philosophical and/or theoretical framework	The presentation does not demonstrate understanding of the topic or the relevant philosophical and/or theoretical framework
Explain and articulate research in a presentation format with academic referencing	The presentation clearly articulates and critically engages with detailed research. Full academic referencing	The presentation articulates research with some critical engagement. Full academic referencing	The presentation introduces research with some explanation. Adequate academic referencing, further attention to detail may be required	The presentation introduces research concepts. Adequate academic referencing, further attention to detail may be required	The presentation does not explain research or meet the requirements of academic referencing

Assessment Task 3

Collaborative Independent Work Project

Plan and produce a Collaborative Independent Project expanding on introduced techniques and concepts. You will be working with a randomly selected peer for this project.

Due: examination period

Rubric

Criteria	HD 80-100	D 70-79	CR 60-69	P 50-59	F 0-49
Plan an independent project relevant to course content and relevant to you and your collaborators interests	The students work collaboratively & independently to identify an engaging topic and thoroughly articulate the aims and intended outcomes	The students work collaboratively & independently to identify a relevant topic and clearly articulate the aims and intended outcomes	The students are developing their collaborative and self-directed skills to identify a topic and explain the aims and intended outcomes	The student does not work independently to identify a topic and explain the aims and intended outcomes	The student does not plan an independent collaborative project
Create a resolved body of work that connects conceptual framework to studio practice and materials	The body of work thoroughly connects a conceptual framework through critical engagement with studio practice and sophisticated material choices	The body of work successfully connects a conceptual framework with studio practice and considered material choices	The body of work is developing a connection between a conceptual framework, studio practice and materials	The body of work presents a conceptual framework and studio practice that is unconnected to material choices	There is an insufficient or incomplete body of work presented
Skill in use of materials and techniques	Always demonstrates extensive skill/s in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Consistently demonstrates competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Evidence of developing competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Demonstrates elementary skill in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Technical skills below standard
Presentation/ installation of final works	The presentation of this work is sophisticated and demonstrates  a range of installation options have been tested and audience engagement has been carefully considered	The presentation of the work shows consideration of installation methods and audience engagement	The presentation of the work considers installation methods adequately with some consideration of an audience	The presentation of the work shows limited consideration of installation methods	The presentation of the work is not considered

Assessment Task 4

Visual Diary, Documentation, Research

Documentation in a journal and/or digital form of studio practice and research throughout the semester. 

Due: examination period

15%

Rubric

CRITERIA	HD 80-100	D 70-79	CR 60-69	P 50-59	P 0-49
Document and reflect on studio practice, work in progress, tests and experiments	The student documents a high level of reflection on course content and consistently contributes valuable participation in group discussions and critique sessions	The student documents thoughtful reflection on course content and consistently participates in group discussions and critique sessions	The student documents sufficient reflection on course content and participation in group discussions and critique sessions	The student documents limited reflection on course content and participation in group discussions and critique sessions	The student does not document reflection on course content and does not participate in group discussions and critique sessions
Document and reflect on research of relevant contemporary art, theory and philosophical framework	The student documents critical reflection on extensive research into relevant contemporary art and connects it to course content and studio practice	The student documents thoughtful reflection on research into relevant contemporary art and connects it to course content and studio practice	The student documents sufficient reflection on limited research into relevant contemporary art with potential to connect it to course content and studio practice	The student documents limited reflection on contemporary art	The student does not document reflection on relevant contemporary art
Evidence of the progressive creative development and reflection of your studio practice, including drawings, written notes, testing ideas	Exceptional level of enquiry and exploration in set projects evident via rigour and consistency of drawings, tests and experiments for each project	High level of enquiry and exploration in set projects evident via consistency of drawings, tests and experiments for each project	Developing level of enquiry and exploration in set projects evident via sporadic drawings, tests and experiments for each project	Limited level of enquiry and exploration in set projects evident via some drawings, tests and experiments for each project	Insufficient enquiry and exploration in set projects

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

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.

All studio work and accompanying documentation is physically presented and assessed in two stages: mid-Semester and at the end of the semester during the examination period.

Please note that in the event of implementing Covid safe work practices such as working from home, it may be necessary for student work to be documented and uploaded for remote assessment. In this instance please keep a copy of the assignment 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

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.

Returning Assignments

Students will collect their work following assessment.

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

N/A

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 Access 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