In this course students are introduced to the central place of concepts in contemporary art practice and simultaneously, how to work with those concepts using metal and other sculptural materials to make their own artworks. Through various group critique and discussion formats, students develop critical skills to evaluate and understand contemporary artworks in relation to their historical context. Students are introduced to essential skills, techniques and processes of three-dimensional construction and installation and are given dynamic group instruction into the use of hand and power tools to construct objects from steel. Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) instruction is an integral part of this course.

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. use, create and discuss methods and strategies in Modern and Contemporary art practice;
2. realise, document and present artworks that critically engage with historical and contemporary art practices;
3. conduct research into the practices and discourses around Modern and Contemporary Art and apply findings to creative production; and
4. analyse and substantiate artistic outcomes with research and rationale.

Field Trips

In Week 6 there will be a field trip to Sydney to see The National all day on both Monday 1 April - Tuesday 2 April. Transportation and accommodation must be arranged by students themselves.

Additional Course Costs

Required Resources and Incidental Fees

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.

Sculpture: Concepts and Metal Fees

$100 Materials Fee

$100 Optional Workshop Fee

Examination Material or equipment

Students are required to present completed work, test pieces, visual diaries, drawings and other support material.

Students will present their work for assessment in a nominated time and place within the Sculpture and Spatial Practice Workshop.

Required Resources

Please see Wattle

Recommended Resources

Students should actively use the School of Art Library and should not rely solely on web searches. Students should subscribe to Eflux and Art Agenda mailing lists and regularly read periodicals including: Eflux Journal, Texte zur Kunst, Mousse Magazine, Artforum, Frieze and Spike Art Quarterly. Students should actively visit museums, art spaces and galleries in Canberra and further afield and are expected to have an up-to-date knowledge of current prominent international contemporary art exhibitions.

Lincoln Welder links for welding and cutting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNp5uU6jF2w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd1L_9nljdg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2ixRV9VBkU

Staff Feedback

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

• Notes on submitted oral presentation paper
• Verbal comments on studio work and oral presentation to the whole class during critique sessions
• Verbal comments to individuals on studio work during individual tutorials

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	Topic: What is Sculpture and Spatial Practice? (Alex Martinis Roe and Nick Stranks) Introduction to key ideas in Sculpture and Spatial Practice. Discussion of Class Summary, assessment tasks, expectations and requirements. Technical Instruction: (Nick Stranks) Introduction to the metal workshop area. Introduction to conceptual and practical development processes. Introduction to Sculpture Workshop codes of practice, equipment and WHS.	WHS: Evidence of induction through signature of student and TO in relevant equipment folder.
2	Topic: Modernist Aesthetics (Alex Martinis Roe) Technical Instruction: (Nick Stranks) Equipment Induction Divide group in two, half introduction to Cutting, half introduction to Forming	Required Class Preparation: Set reading on Wattle Exercise Due: (part of Studio Work 70%) First of six maquettes/3D drawings due Required Technical Tests: (part of Studio Work 70%) Cutting or Forming
3	Topic: The Legacy of Pop and Minimalism (Sean Dockray) Technical Instruction: (Nick Stranks) Joining metal	Required Class Preparation: Set reading on Wattle Exercise Due: (part of Studio Work 70%) Second of six maquettes/3D drawings due Required Technical Tests: (part of Studio Work 70%) Joining metal WHS: Students to complete sign off on equipment in the metal area
4	Topic: Conceptual Art and the Genealogy of Post-Medium Contemporary Art (Sean Dockray) Technical Instruction: (Nick Stranks) Introduction to finishes and presentation	Required Class Preparation: Set reading on Wattle Exercise Due: (part of Studio Work 70%) Third of six maquettes/3D drawings due Required Technical Tests: (part of Studio Work 70%) Various finishes
5	Topic: Installation and Institutional Critique / Supports and Display Strategies (Sean Dockray and Nick Stranks) Review: (Nick Stranks and Alex Martinis Roe)	Required Class Preparation: Set reading on Wattle Exercise Due: (part of Studio Work 70%) Fourth of six maquettes/3D drawings due Review: All four completed maquettes/3D drawings, visual diary, and all other research must be presented for Review.
6	Field Trip: TBC (Jacqueline Bradley) Workshop: What to make art about?	Required Class Preparation: Set reading on Wattle Exercise Due: Journal-based exercises will be set and completed during the excursion
7	Topic: Feminist Strategies (Jacqueline Bradley) Technical Instruction: Sewing/soft materials	Required Class Preparation: Set reading on Wattle Exercise Due: (part of Studio Work 70%) Fifth of six maquettes/3D drawings due Required Technical Tests: Sewing/soft materials
8	Topic: Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art Practice and Land Art (Jacqueline Bradley) Project development: Individual tutorials and group critique	Required Class Preparation: Set reading on Wattle Exercise Due: (part of Studio Work 70%) Sixth of six maquettes/3D drawings due WHS: Students to complete sign off on equipment.
9	Topic: Developing a narrative about your work (Nick Stranks) Work on creating a narrative to support and extend your work Use of a mind map to develop a language to discuss your work Topic: Methods and Strategies: ?4 Student oral presentations Project development: Individual tutorials; work on final works	Assessment Task Due: Research (30%): 5 minute oral presentation based on 650 word paper fully referenced and with images and captions. Submit your paper directly after your presentation.
10	Topic: Methods and Strategies: (Nick Stranks) 4 Student oral presentations Project development: Individual tutorials; work on final works	Assessment Task Due: Research (30%): 5 minute oral presentation based on 650 word paper fully referenced and with images and captions. Submit your paper directly after your presentation.
11	Topic: Methods and Strategies: (Nick Stranks) 4 Student oral presentations Project development: Individual tutorials; work on final works	Assessment Task Due: Research (30%): 5 minute oral presentation based on 650 word paper fully referenced and with images and captions. Submit your paper directly after your presentation.
12	Project development: Finish and resolve final works for assessment Exhibition of final works and group critique (Nick Stranks and Alex Martinis Roe)	Assessment Task Due: Research (30%): Critical Reflection due.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
20% Contextualizing Research	20 %	07/05/2019	21/05/2019	1, 3, 4
70% Studio work	70 %	05/03/2019	06/06/2019	1, 2, 3, 4
Critical Reflection	10 %	28/05/2019	06/06/2019	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 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

• Respectful, generous and intellectually rigorous participation in group critique and other group learning formats is required
• Attendance to all classes is expected unless you have a medical certificate or other valid reason. This is a practice-based studio course, which means your ability to achieve the learning outcomes will be affected by absences. More than one absence will significantly affect your engagement with the course. Students are expected to attend class from start to finish, and lateness of more than 15 minutes will be considered an absence.
• Weekly attendance at the Sculpture and Spatial Practice Meeting and Critique on Thursdays from 2-3pm is expected
• Participation in weekly Clean Up of the Sculpture and Spatial Practice Workshop on Thursdays from 3-4pm is expected

Examination(s)

Final assessment requires that students install their finished works, developmental work and research in an allocated space in the Sculpture and Spatial Practice Workshop during the examination period (depending on which class group you are in) before your allocated examination time.

Assessment Task 1

20% Contextualizing Research

Oral Presentation and Paper:

Duration/Word Length: 5-minute presentation based on 650-word paper fully referenced and with images and captions

Due: Weeks 9-11 - Students are allocated a week for their oral presentation. The paper is due on the day of oral presentation.

Task: Presentation responds to the question: which art historical genealogy interests you the most and why? What is its relevance to contemporary art? 

References at least one idea that has been discussed in theory seminars or set readings

Includes analysis of works by at least two prominent artists (check with your lecturer if your choice is appropriate in this regard), one of whom should belong to the art historical movement that interests you, and one who became prominent in the last thirty years.

Bibliography:

• Include at least four scholarly references formatted in the Chicago style (see below). These may not be websites. You may access peer-reviewed journals online using the University's databases, but otherwise, online content does not count towards the four scholarly references.
• At least one of these scholarly references must be about the artworks by other artists that you speak/write about.
• At least one reference must be a theoretical/philosophical text which contributes to your thinking/methodology.
• Only two of your references may be from the required and recommended reading for this course.
• Chapters in an edited volume by different authors constitute one reference each.

Style and Format:

• The oral presentation paper must be fully footnoted using the Chicago style of referencing. Footnotes and bibliography must be formatted precisely using the Chicago style. Please refer to this link for further information: http://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/referencing-guidelines
• The format of the captions for your images must also follow the Chicago style.
• The oral presentation paper should be submitted digitally and in hardcopy.
• The text should be double-spaced, in size 12 Times New Roman format, unless you want to work with the graphic design as part of your assignment. If so, please provide a short 50-100 word statement about why you have designed the assignment in the way you have. If you do choose to experiment with design, you still need to fully reference your work with all information required by the Chicago Style included.
• Pages should be numbered consecutively.
• Include a header on each page with your name and student number
• Margins: Left-hand 30mm, Right-hand 20mm, Top 20mm, Bottom 30mm
• The assignment should be printed double-sided using recycled paper
• Staple the assignment in the top left corner

Submission:

• Email your finished paper and slideshow to your lecturer before your presentation and before the start of class that week.
• Submit a hardcopy (stapled double-sided and printed on recycled paper) following your presentation.

Rubric

Criteria	HD 80-100	D 70-79	CR 60-69	P 50-59	<>
Use, create and discuss methods and strategies in Modern and Contemporary art practice	Uses, creates and discusses methods and strategies in Modern and Contemporary art practice to a very high level.	Uses, creates and discusses methods and strategies in Modern and Contemporary art practice to a high level.	Uses, creates and discusses methods and strategies in Modern and Contemporary art practice to a competent level.	Uses, creates and discusses methods and strategies in Modern and Contemporary art practice to an adequate level.	Use, creation and discussion of methods and strategies in Modern and Contemporary art practice is insufficient.
Conduct research into the practices and discourses around Modern and Contemporary Art and apply findings to creative production.	Conducts research into the practices and discourses around Modern and Contemporary Art and applies findings to creative production to a very high level.	Conducts research into the practices and discourses around Modern and Contemporary Art and applies findings to creative production to a high level.	Conducts research into the practices and discourses around Modern and Contemporary Art and applies findings to creative production to a competent level.	Conducts research into the practices and discourses around Modern and Contemporary Art and applies findings to creative production to an adequate level.	Insufficient research into the practices and discourses around Modern and Contemporary Art, with limited application of research to creative production.
Analyze and substantiate artistic outcomes with research and rationale.	Analyzes and substantiates artistic outcomes with research and rationale to a very high level.	Analyzes and substantiates artistic outcomes with research and rationale to a high level.	Analyzes and substantiates artistic outcomes with research and rationale to a competent level.	Analyzes and substantiates artistic outcomes with research and rationale to an adequate level.	Artistic outcomes are inadequately analyzed and substantiated with research and rationale.
Organize, format and reference assignments according to academic standards and use clear, correct English.	Organizes, formats and references assignments accurately and rigorously according to academic standards and uses excellent, clear and correct English.	Organizes, formats and references assignments accurately according to academic standards and uses good, clear and correct English.	Organizes, formats and references assignments according to academic standards and uses clear and correct English.	Organizes, formats and references assignments according to some academic standards with an adequate use of English.	Organization, format and referencing of assignments does not meet academic standards and/or use of English is not clear and correct.

Assessment Task 2

70% Studio work

• Two resolved works that result from research, conceptual and technical development due on date of final examination during the examination period.
• 6 maquettes / 3D drawings. These will be discussed in class in weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 and assessed in the examination period.
• Visual journal due on date of final examination during the examination period.
• Examples demonstrating technical skills acquired over the semester due on date of final examination during the examination period.

Rubric

Criteria	HD 80-100	D 70-79	CR 60-69	P 50-59	N <>
Use, create and discuss methods and strategies in Modern and Contemporary art practice.	Uses, creates and discusses methods and strategies in Modern and Contemporary art practice to a very high level.	Uses, creates and discusses methods and strategies in Modern and Contemporary art practice to a high level.	Uses, creates and discusses methods and strategies in Modern and Contemporary art practice to a competent level.	Uses, creates and discusses methods and strategies in Modern and Contemporary art practice to an adequate level.	Use, creation and discussion of methods and strategies in Modern and Contemporary art practice is insufficient.
Realise, document and present artworks that critically engage with historical and contemporary art practices.	Realises, documents and presents artworks that critically engage with historical and contemporary art practices to a very high level.	Realises, documents and presents artworks that critically engage with historical and contemporary art practices to a high level.	Realises, documents and presents artworks that critically engage with historical and contemporary art practices to a competent level.	Realises, documents and presents artworks that critically engage with historical and contemporary art practices to an adequate level.	Artworks demonstrate insufficient critical engagement with historical and contemporary art practices.
Conduct research into the practices and discourses around Modern and Contemporary Art and apply findings to creative production	Conducts research into the practices and discourses around Modern and Contemporary Art and applies findings to creative production to a very high level.	Conducts research into the practices and discourses around Modern and Contemporary Art and applies findings to creative production to a high level.	Conducts research into the practices and discourses around Modern and Contemporary Art and applies findings to creative production to a competent level.	Conducts research into the practices and discourses around Modern and Contemporary Art and applies findings to creative production to an adequate level.	Insufficient research into the practices and discourses around Modern and Contemporary Art, with limited application of research to creative production.
Analyze and substantiate artistic outcomes with research and rationale.	Analyzes and substantiates artistic outcomes with research and rationale to a very high level.	Analyzes and substantiates artistic outcomes with research and rationale to a high level.	Analyzes and substantiates artistic outcomes with research and rationale to a competent level.	Analyzes and substantiates artistic outcomes with research and rationale to an adequate level.	Artistic outcomes are inadequately analyzed and substantiated with research and rationale.
Make artworks that are technically resolved with materials appropriate to the conceptual frame.	Makes artworks that are very highly technically resolved with materials that are very highly appropriate to the conceptual frame.	Makes artworks that are highly technically resolved with materials that are highly appropriate to the conceptual frame.	Makes artworks that are technically resolved with materials that are appropriate to the conceptual frame.	Makes artworks that have some technical resolution with materials that are somewhat appropriate to the conceptual frame.	Artworks have insufficient technical resolution and are made using materials that are inappropriate to the conceptual frame.

Assessment Task 3

Critical Reflection

Word length: 1000 words written on your two finished works to be handed in at your final assessment

Due: 9am of your week 12 class

Use these headings to structure your reflection:

1. Titles for your works/project
2. Short description of the works including the research and technical methods you used to make them (100 words)
3. Rationale: why did you make these works the way you made them? Why did you work with the concepts you worked with? Why did you use the materials and techniques you used? How do you situate the work in an art historical genealogy and contemporary art context? (700 words)
4. Critical Reflection: how successful are the works? What would you do differently if you made them again? Are there particular significations to discuss? Are there poetic accidents or intuitive outcomes that can be analyzed? (200 words)

• Follow Bibliographic, Style and Format guide above
• Submission: The Critical Reflection should be submitted digitally before class and in hardcopy at 9am of your week 12 class.

N.B. Marking rubric is the same as for the Oral Presentation

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

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 must remove all of their work at the completion of their assessment.

Notes on oral presentation paper will be returned within a fortnight of the oral presentation given.

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

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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.

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• 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