This course introduces students to the potential of learning through and with materials. Material thinking and material language contribute to, and can be a critique of, the ways in which knowledge is valued and can help us find our place in the world. Knowledge in this instance, focuses on forms of making, opening pathways to interconnect what and how we make with other forms of thinking and being. Each of the topics and discipline combinations on offer investigate a particular theme. These thematics enable students to explore and develop technical, material and conceptual aspects of contemporary craft through safe and culturally informed practices. 

Learning Outcomes

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

1. creatively explore and integrate ideas, materials and techniques through group and individual studio projects;
2. apply a range of introductory technical skills relevant to visual art, craft and design
3. identify historical and theoretical contexts in response to studio projects; and
4. investigate and develop critical approaches to making through the creative manipulation of materials and in writing.

Research-Led Teaching

This course is driven by practice-led research model. Research methods are introduced at an introductory level and include the visual analysis of historical and contemporary work precedents, critical evaluation of literary sources, visual and haptic investigation of material properties and processes. The research findings are documented and exploited to inform new ideas and critical perspectives that are developed in the creation, documentation, and dissemination of art and design works to enable reflexive assessment of their impact.

Additional Course Costs

Optional Worksop Fee. Please see Wattle for details.

Examination Material or equipment

At assessment times, students will present their completed works, support materials, folios, and contextual research in response to set projects. Additional self-directed research and experimentation is highly encouraged. All materials will be set up and/or uploaded ahead of nominated assessment sessions. Assessments requirements will be discussed during class, and teaching staff is available for any question related to the assessment process. Online-only assessment is available through submission through Wattle.

Required Resources

Access to a computer with internet access.

Suitable work clothes and PPE ( personal protective equipment)

Sketch and notebooks, drawing and graphic visualisation tools ( camera, computer, pens/pencils/brushes etc),

Specialist Ceramics and Glass workshop tools .

A complete list of required resources is available on the Wattle course website.

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.

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.

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OPTIONAL WORKSHOP FEE 

Optional fees provide students with additional access to the workshops, use of its equipment, tooling and consumable items outside of class 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. The fees for the 2021 course and method of payment will be advised on the Wattle course site.

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. Fee amounts will be advised via the Wattle and can be made using the School's online payment system.

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

Staff Feedback

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

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

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

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction to course , assessment tasks and the Hold Everything theme "Contain: Connect" Group A Glass : Gather/ shape Group B Ceramics : Bend and stretch: Introductory material exploration exercises. The cycles: an overview of material & processes used in ceramics and glass.	Students become familiar with ARTV2038 Wattle page and View Course introductory lecture before class commences. Studio WHS inductions in class.
2	"Contain: Connect" 1 Group A Glass : Gather/ shape Group B Ceramics : clay - origin and character . Studio process exercises Exploration - Thing therapy : what do objects mean to us ?	Equipment WHS inductions
3	"Contain: Connect" 1 Group A Glass : Inflate/ vessel Group B Ceramics: opposing forces - wheel forming 1 Studio process exercises Exploration - Under the skin : Topology and symbolism in the vessel	Assessment Task 1 A due : short case study, and follow up wattle posts
4	"Contain: Connect" 1 Studio process exercises Group A Glass : Inflate/ vessel Group B Ceramics: caressing the void - wheel forming 2 Studio process exercises Exploration - Give or take: function and affordance.
5	"Contain: Connect" 1 Group A Glass : Cast / layer Group B Ceramics: Trial by fire - surface finishes, glazing and kiln firing Studio process exercises
6	"Contain: Connect" 1 Group A Glass : Cast / layer Group B Ceramics: Re - cycle - Studio task completion. Assessment preparation discussion and problem solving	Prepare Task 2 studio work and documentation for assessment in week 7 class
7	Students present work for assessment, then swap for studios for the remaining 6 weeks. "Contain: Connect" 2 Group A Ceramics : Bend and stretch: Introductory material exploration activities. Group B Glass : Gather/ shape An overview of material & processes used in ceramics and glass.	Mid semester assessment. Tasks 1B, 2A due Studio tours, WHS, and Introductory activities.
8	"Contain: Connect" 2 Group A Ceramics : Clay - origin and character . Group B Glass : Gather/ shape Studio process exercises Exploration - Objects and Agency : who's in control?	Equipment WHS inductions
9	"Contain: Connect" 2 Group A Ceramics: opposing forces - wheel forming 1 Group B Glass : Inflate/ vessel Studio process exercises Exploration - Material Morality and hidden agendas.
10	"Contain: Connect" 2 Studio process exercises Group A Ceramics: caressing the void - wheel forming 2 Group B Glass : Inflate/ vessel Studio process exercises
11	"Contain: Connect" 2 Group A Ceramics: Trial by fire - surface finishes, glazing and kiln Group B Glass : Cast / layer Studio process exercises
12	"Contain: Connect" 2 Group A Ceramics: Re - cycle Group B Glass : Cast / layer Studio task completion. Assessment preparation, problem-solving, and presentation. Studio task completion.	Prepare Task 2 studio work and documentation for final examination.
14	Students present physical work in studios for assessment and submit documentation to Wattle .	Final Examination: Tasks 1B, 2B

Tutorial Registration

Tutorial Groups will be defined on the course Wattle site

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Written research report, critical discussion and documentation of work	30 %	1,2,3,4
A portfolio of Completed creative projects in Ceramic and Glass responding to the theme “Contain: Connect”	70 %	1,2,3,4

* 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 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

130 hours of total student learning time made up from:

a) 48 hours of contact over 12 weeks comprising lectures, demonstrations, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice

b) 82 hours of independent student research, reading, writing and independent studio practice.

Student participation is a requirement of this course. It is key in developing skills and knowledge relevant to the material, and essential in acquiring safe working methods. Participation is assessed through written and visual evidence of your specific contributions to class and online activities.

If you cannot commit to the set class times and the self-directed workload please consider enrolling in a different course. 

Participation is assessed through attendance and engagement in technical classes, self-directed sessions, group discussions, lectures and scheduled workshop activities. Additionally, all students are required to participate in clean-up at the end practical sessions. 

Examination(s)

At assessment times, students will present their completed works, support materials, folios, and contextual research in response to set projects. Additional self-directed research and experimentation is highly encouraged. All materials will be set up and/or uploaded ahead of nominated assessment sessions. Assessments requirements will be discussed during class, and teaching staff are available for any question related to the assessment process. Online-only assessment is generally through submission through Wattle, but may also include the use of other electronic repositories.

Assessment Task 1

Written research report, critical discussion and documentation of work

Project A Comparative Case study and critical response: 10% of course marks

Research the work, studio practices, and thinking of two artists /makers/designers from a given list. Submit a 500 word illustrated comparative case study document to Wattle. Write a forum response to two case studies submitted by your peers on the wattle forum, responding with your own critical insights to the content and perspectives presented. 

Due Date: Case study 11/3/21, forum posts Estimated return date: 25/3/21

Learning outcomes 1,3,4. See Assessment Rubrics on Wattle

Project B Journal and Participation. 20% of course marks

 A visual journal developed during the course documenting your research, study progression, development of your ideas, course participation, critical analysis of your work and reflection on your studies; and presentation of your project work.

Part 1: Due week 7 (10%) Submit online to Wattle & present in Class via Zoom

Presentation of a visual journal, weekly Pinterest posts in weeks 1-6, and 3 online forum contributions in week 7 following the mid-semester assessment.

Due Date 22/4/21 Estimated return date: 29/4/21

Learning outcomes 1- 4. See Assessment Rubrics on Wattle

Part 2: Due Exam Week  (10%) Submit online to Wattle & present in Class via Zoom. 

Presentation of a visual journal, weekly Pinterest posts in weeks 7-12 , and a 500-word reflection on your coursework progress.

Due Date 4- 9/6/21 Estimated return dates: 23/6/21

Learning outcomes 1- 4. See Assessment Rubrics on Wattle

Assessment Task 2

A portfolio of Completed creative projects in Ceramic and Glass responding to the theme “Contain: Connect”

Create 2 bodies of creative work, one in glass and the other in ceramic. Submit one body of work for Week 7 assessment, and the other during Examination Week, in the medium you have been studying leading up to each assessment point.

For each, present the completed work for assessment with supporting research samples, progress works, prototypes, and studio experiments. Document the work as a digital catalogue, video or combination of both and submit to Wattle . 

Creative works in Glass (value 35%) Creative works in Ceramic (value 35%) 

Due Dates : 

• 22/4/21 (Week 7 submission)

Estimated return date: 29/4/21

Learning outcomes 1- 4. See Assessment Rubrics on Wattle

• 4 - 9 /6/ 2021 (Examination Week submission)

Estimated return date: 23/6/21

Learning outcomes 1- 4. See Assessment Rubrics on Wattle

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

The ANU uses 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. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

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

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

Studio work will not be held by staff after assessment. Staff will keep a photographic record of work presented for review and final assessment.

Physical studio work submitted for assessment may be collected following assessment at the advised time and location.

Digital submissions will be marked and responses returned via Wattle, or to your ANU student email address.

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

Resubmission of works is not common in a studio-based course, as students can seek feedback on projects throughout the semester. Requests for resubmission will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

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