This project-oriented course focuses on how the intended use or function of an object provides an important framework for how it is made and understood. This course will develop and extend students' technical, material and conceptual skills, and may include the use of hand making skills, engineering equipment and/or other processes. By applying critical thinking to a broad range of materials and processes, students will devise individual responses to the broad concept of utility or function. Studio theory is undertaken to examine historical and contemporary contexts where utility is a formative framework for an original work or object. 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. demonstrate an understanding of utility as a framework for knowing how objects function both technically and conceptually;
2. apply appropriate skills and techniques to produce utilitarian forms in response to set tasks;
3. experiment with the application of concepts and processes to make and engage with utilitarian forms; and
4. critically engage with historical and theoretical contexts relevant to the production, display, viewing and use of jewellery and objects.

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). 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 content, related themes and Assessment Tasks. Introduction to 'Analytical Audit' research task. and Technical Exercise 1.	Progress on the Portfolio of at least 4 Technical Excercises will be presented for Mid semester review during class in Week 7.
2	Group discussion around progress on 'Analytical Audit' research task. and Technical Exercise 2.	Progress on the Portfolio of at least 4 Technical Excercises will be presented for Mid semester review during class in Week 7.
3	Group discussion around progress on 'Analytical Audit' research task. and Technical Exercise 3.	Progress on the Portfolio of at least 4 Technical Excercises will be presented for Mid semester review during class in Week 7.
4	Technical Exercise 4.	Progress on the Portfolio of at least 4 Technical Excercises will be presented for Mid semester review during class in Week 7.
5	Technical Exercise 5.	Progress on the Portfolio of at least 4 Technical Excercises will be presented for Mid semester review during class in Week 7.
6	Technical Exercise 6.	Progress on the Portfolio of at least 4 Technical Excercises will be presented for Mid semester review during class in Week 7.
7	Formal Mid Semester Progress Review.	Progress on the Portfolio of at least 4 Technical Excercises will be presented for Mid-Semester Review THIS WEEK.
8	Individual consultation with staff and group critique, toward completion of assessment during completion of and Assessment Task 1, 2, 3.	All works will be presented for assessment during examination week
9	Individual technical support and consultation with Lecturer and group critique, toward completion of and Assessment Task 1, 2, 3	All works will be presented for assessment during examination week
10	Individual technical support and consultation with Lecturer and group critique, toward completion of and Assessment Task 1, 2, 3	All works will be presented for assessment during examination week
11	Individual technical support and consultation with Lecturer and group critique, toward completion of and Assessment Task 1, 2, 3	All works will be presented for assessment during examination week
12	Individual technical support and consultation with Lecturer and group critique, toward completion of and Assessment Task 1, 2, 3	All works will be presented for assessment during examination week

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Technical Samples / Exercises	20 %	08/06/2021	11/06/2021	1,2
Utility As Context - Portfolio of Major Works.	60 %	08/06/2021	11/06/2021	1,2,3,4
Journal / Documentation / Presentation	20 %	08/06/2021	11/06/2021	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 Academic Integrity . 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

Participation is compulsory throughout the course. Participation in classes Weeks 1-6 will consist of detailed workshop based demonstration in a range of material processes, which will need to be practiced and explored outside of class time also. Classes will also include participating in group discussions around readings, discussions around individual project ideas and decisions. Participation in Weeks 8-12 will consist of active engagement in Group Presentations and Progress Critiques.

Assessment Task 1

Technical Samples / Exercises

Value 20% of overall course grade - Learning outcomes: 1, 2.

There will be 6 separate technical process exercises outlined and detailed though class handouts and workshop demonstrations.

Each student must submit material explorations and experimentation within at least 4 of these separate technical exercises. It is important to learn the possibilities and limitations of these processes, through self directed material exploration/experimentation with view to their possible application in Assessment Task 2.

Practice and familiarisation with at least 4 technical processes will then enable you to utilise the processes with much greater control within you major project Assessment Task 2.

The presentation of progress on this task is to be presented during Formal Mid-Semester Review during class in Week 7 on the April 24th (While it will not be formally assessed at this point, the presentation of staisfactory progress at Mid Semester Review will be considered a Hurdle Task)

Assessment Task 2

Utility As Context - Portfolio of Major Works.

Value 60% of overall course grade - Learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3.

For this project all idea development must begin from the foundation of a chosen mode of function. The selection of appropriate relationships between form, material and processes, is to be directed by their 'Analytical Audit' broadly investigating the origins and social and cultural history of their chosen function.

The research and idea development lead towards a portfolio of resolved completed objects that reinvigorate the chosen function; nding new possibilities for furthering the conventions of functional objects.

Assessment Task 3

Journal / Documentation / Presentation

Value: 20% of overall course grade - Learning outcomes: 1, 3, 4

Students are required to keep a comprehensive visual diary or journal to record their ongoing visual research, information and critical reectionsofcreativeworkstheyconsiderpotentiallyrelevanttotheirowncreativeideas/interests. Thiswillalsoincludearesearch component we call an 'Analytical Audit' which broadly investigates the origins and social and cultural history of their chosen function for Assessment Task 2.

This should not be limited only to content that is directly related to the this eld of study, it could also include any content with potential linkages to course projects, drawn from exhibitions visited, lectures attended, art/design works witnessed, books and journals read etc.

An aspect of this, in consultation with the course lecturer, will be given as a 10minute presentation during Weeks 8-12 class times.

Rubric

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically, committing to honest and responsible scholarly practice and upholding these values with respect and fairness.

The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to 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 be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, 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 Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

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.

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.

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