This course examines contemporary craft and design within a matrix of issues ranging from the inheritances of modernism to craft's important role within material culture. The debate concerning the unique art object versus production for industry is dealt with in terms of the related issues of new technology and media, craft skills, and new positions on function. Some other issues addressed in the course are historical revival, appropriation and the revival of ornamentalism, as well as an examination of the ways in which the meanings of craft practices are being explored across media and cultures.

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 knowledge of major issues affecting contemporary craft and design.
2. Relate major issues in contemporary craft and design to popular culture and contemporary visual culture.
3. Analyse and interpret contemporary craft and design objects.
4. Present written and oral arguments about contemporary craft and design.

Research-Led Teaching

Seminars will be delivered by staff and associates of the School of Art & Design, and by external creative practitioners, experts and professionals. Course content is consequently informed by the research expertise of academics and the professional experience of individuals working in the field.

Field Trips

There will be one field trip during the teaching intensive to CraftACT in Civic, which is approximately 20- 25 minutes' walking distance from ANU. Students will be required to make their own way there.

Additional Course Costs

N/A

Required Resources

Students will require internet-ready devices in class during the teaching intensive. Laptops would be the most suitable, but tablets are also adequate.

Recommended Resources

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.

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	Monday 5 September: Craft, Art and Design in History Introductions Defining the field Crafts and decorative arts in art history	Group activity 1
2	Tuesday 6 September: Theorising Craft Contemporary theories of craft, skill and making Expert and amateur practitioners The revival of popular crafts Craft practice as research	Group activity 2
3	Wednesday 7 September: The Politics of the Handmade Craft's political potency Craft in contemporary art Craft and cultural expression	Group activity 3
4	Thursday 8 September: Practicing Contemporary Craft Professional crafts practice Curating craft and decorative arts	Group activity 4
5	Friday 9 September: Crafts in the gallery space Craft organisations Field trip	Group activity 5

Tutorial Registration

There are no tutorials for this course. Students are required to attend all 5 days of intensive seminars in person from 9am to 5pm, Monday 5th to Friday 9th September.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Reading List Assignment	25 %	29/08/2022	16/09/2022	1 2
Group Activities	25 %	09/09/2022	23/09/2022	1 2 3 4
Research Essay	50 %	24/10/2022	14/11/2022	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 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' participation will be evaluated according to their individual contributions to the group assignments which will be completed during the teaching intensive.

Examination(s)

There are no examinations for this course.

Assessment Task 1

Reading List Assignment

This exercise is due the week before the teaching intensive and will prepare you for discussions and group work in class. Read the set list of required readings on Wattle and complete the questionnaire provided.

Value: 25%

Word limit: 1200

Submission Deadline: 29 August 2022

Assessment return: 16 September 2022

Assessment Task 2

Group Activities

During the September teaching intensive, students will work in small groups on a series of collaborative activities designed to promote group learning and critical engagement with course content. These activities can only be completed in-class. The group's work will be graded collectively but students' grades for this task will be weighted according to their individual contributions to group work.

Value: 25%

Deadline: 9 September 2022

Assessment return: 23 September 2022

Assessment Task 3

Research Essay

Choose one of the essay questions provided on Wattle. The essay should demonstrate skills you have developed over the semester and your ability to research, observe, analyse and construct arguments in relation to craft and decorative design objects and the concepts we will cover during the semester. You must supply footnotes and bibliography to provide evidence of your research, and these should be formatted according to the Chicago Manual of Style.

Value: 50%

Word limit: 2500

Submission Deadline: 24 October 2022

Assessment return: 14 November 2022

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

There are no hardcopy assessment items in this course.

Late Submission

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.

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

Assessment items will be returned via Wattle with feedback and grades 2-3 weeks after submission.

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

Assignments may not be resubmitted.

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