In this course, students will investigate the relationships between surface and form in ceramic objects by exploring a range of approaches to the decoration of objects, the processes and technologies concerned, and their contribution to expressing ideas. Through project-based explorations, students will create a unique body of work with a focus on developing skills and knowledge of graphic and textural surface treatment in relation to the transformation of three dimensional ideas. Self-direction is emphasized in the development of skills that investigate, ideate and execute solutions. Students are expected to evidence substantial research, sophistication of design ideas and planning. This course alternates over two years (even and odd years). Even years will explore overglaze decoration. Odd years will explore underglaze decoration.

Learning Outcomes

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

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

1. Develop, research and evaluate concepts and processes thorough creative, critical and reflective thinking.
2. Demonstrate a competent range of skills relevant to surface decoration in response to projects.
3. Explore the potential of material/s used in the ceramics decoration process.
4. Engage with historical and theoretical contexts relevant to ceramic projects.

Research-Led Teaching

This course is taught with methods and processes that pertain to practice-led research. Students will engage in hands-on research in the studio, as well as contextual research. The course equips students to creatively integrate practice and concepts through exploration of materials and techniques and to identify historical and theoretical concepts for their work.

Field Trips

Where possible the College bus will be booked for field trips otherwise personal transport will be expected.  

Additional Course Costs

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.

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.

MATERIAL FEE

Each workshop sources appropriate specialist materials, which are made available to students to facilitate their working effectively, efficiently and safely within our programs. The School of Art is able to supply materials that don’t compromise ANU obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS), and that have been assessed as suitable for each course. 

The Material Fee is payable for the School of Art to supply materials that become your physical property. You can choose to pay the Materials Fee and have these materials supplied to you through the School of Art, allowing you to take advantage of the GST-free bulk purchasing power of the ANU. These materials are also WHS compliant.

Students have the choice of acquiring these materials from a supplier other than the School of Art, however students should note that many materials may not be WHS compliant (and therefore are not approved for use in the workshops), or are not available for individuals to purchase because they must be supplied and stored in a particular way in order to meet WHS regulations.

Examination Material or equipment

Students will be required to present a folio of completed work, tests, samples and journal to a panel comprising of permanent staff from the Ceramics Workshop. 

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

Throughout the semester, students will be given verbal feedback by staff and peers during group discussions. Students are expected to record feedback received in their sketchbook / journals.

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.

Other Information

Referencing requirements:

Please see the CASS referencing guidelines at

https://academicskills.anu.edu.au/resources/handouts/referencing-style-guides.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Task 1 Surfacing - replicate Introduction to Underglaze techniques 1 Additive & subtractive processes including; texture, erosion, carving	Press Moulded plate x 2
2	Surfacing - replicate continued	Pinched form
3	Task 2 Surfacing - colour way introduction to underglaze techniques 2 Working with colour including pencils, crayons, coloured slips, coloured clay, inlay and sgrafitto	Press Moulded plate x 4
4	Surfacing - colour way continued	Slab built form (hard construction)
5	Task 3 Surfacing - transfer introduction to underglaze techniques 3 Transfer print processes including; tissue, newsprint and monoprint	Press Moulded plate x 3
6	Surfacing - transfer continued	Slab built form (soft construction)
7	Task 4 Independent Studio Project - Interrelate	based on submission of Independent Studio proposal
8	Task 4 Independent Studio Project - Interrelate	based on submission of Independent Studio proposal
9	Task 4 Independent Studio Project - Interrelate	based on submission of Independent Studio proposal
10	Task 4 Independent Studio Project - Interrelate	based on submission of Independent Studio proposal
11	Task 4 Independent Studio Project - Interrelate	based on submission of Independent Studio proposal
12	Task 4 Independent Studio Project - Interrelate	based on submission of Independent Studio proposal

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Surfacing - Replicate	10 %	06/06/2019	04/07/2019	1-4
Surfacing - Colour way	10 %	06/06/2019	04/07/2019	1-4
Surfacing - Transfer	10 %	06/06/2019	04/07/2019	1-4
Independent Studio Investigation	50 %	06/06/2019	04/07/2019	1-4
Journals/documentation	20 %	06/06/2019	04/07/2019	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 ANU Online website. Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

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

Studio teaching time is 4 hours per week. Students should expect to spend at least an additional six hours per week undertaking independent research, experimentation, project development and documentation in addition to working in allocated teaching time. Students are expected to attend all classes and to contribute to class discussions and critique sessions.  

Examination(s)

Final assessment for this course will be conducted by portfolio assessment.  Student are required to present all work completed during the semester, including technical folders, tests, developmental works, sketches, journal, notebooks. Journals will be submitted on the day of the assessment. The assessment timetable will be published on wattle towards the end of semester.

Assessment Task 1

Surfacing - Replicate

A thematic studio based project that introduces students to a range of Underglaze processes. Students will explore the potential of the each process resulting in series of test plates. Following these experiments students will extend their investigations onto 3 dimensional forms investigating the relationship between surface and form.

Processes include: Adding & Subtracting surface including; texture, erosion, piercing, carving

Assessment Task 2

Surfacing - Colour way

A thematic studio based project that introduces students to a range of Underglaze processes. Students will explore the potential of the each process resulting in series of test plates. Following these experiments students will extend their investigations onto 3 dimensional forms investigating the relationship between surface and form.

Processed include: ceramic pencils, crayons, coloured slips, coloured clay, inlay and sgrafitto

Assessment Task 3

Surfacing - Transfer

A thematic studio based project that introduces students to a range of Underglaze processes. Students will explore the potential of the each process resulting in series of test plates. Following these experiments students will extend their investigations onto 3 dimensional forms investigating the relationship between surface and form.

Processes include: Transfer printing, tissue, newsprint and monoprint transfer

Assessment Task 4

Independent Studio Investigation

Students will develop a portfolio of studio-based work that extends on the experimental data achieved in Tasks 1, 2 & 3. The Independent Studio Investigation will reflect the student's interpretation of a given thematic - Interrelate. It will demonstrate the students creative, critical and reflective thinking. Emphasis should be given to the relationship between surface and form and demonstrate an awareness of historical and theoretical contexts relevant to ceramics.

Students will submit a Work Proposal (template provided) on Friday 26 April .

All studio outputs and supporting materials including tests and experiments will be submitted for assessment.

Assessment Task 5

Journals/documentation

Students are required to keep a visual diary or journal to support their ongoing visual research and explorations, ideas, information and thoughts about exhibitions visited, lectures, art/design works, books, journals etc. These journals should reflect the development of ideas over the semester, experimentation and reflections on their own work and that of other artists. Working drawings of work & image of demonstrated techniques making & decorating.

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

Not applicable.

Hardcopy Submission

Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

No submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date will be permitted. If an assessment task is not submitted by the due date, a mark of 0 will be awarded.

OR

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 take works with them following assessment. 

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.

Resubmission of Assignments

Not applicable.

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