In this course students will extend and consolidate their creative research practice through refinement and development of artistic methods, strategies, materials and concepts. Students will direct their ideas and existing knowledge and further their skills, while identifying and articulating contextual links. This course will enable the realisation of a personal methodology culminating in the creation of original work suitable for exhibition. A series of lectures will provide students with range of contextual, historical and theoretical references in relation to contemporary art practices.

Based on their own Independent Work Proposal (IWP), students will explore artistic approaches relevant to their area(s) of interest. Students will expand their skills in writing and speaking about their work, and in presenting work in a professional setting. Students will learn how to research and articulate the context of their work, including theoretical, historical and critical frameworks.

A student’s continued participation in discussions around their project and their peers’ projects will be integral to the course. The course will provide a cross-disciplinary forum for critical and contextual discussions relevant to contemporary art practice. Students will be supported through group sessions across several disciplines as well as tutorials and discussions within the different Workshops.

At this level students will apply appropriate Workplace Health and Safety practices.

This course is delivered by the following School of Art & Design disciplines: Painting, Photography and Media Arts, Printmedia and Drawing, and Sculpture and Spatial Practice.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. demonstrate skill in executing an original independent project suitable for exhibition;
2. evaluate concepts and processes through creative, critical and reflective thinking;
3. clearly articulate the concepts and techniques underpinning the project;
4. work responsibly in a studio environment, either independently or collaboratively, in response to project demands; and
5. demonstrate comprehensive awareness of social, ethical, cultural, technological and environmental issues of creative practice, considering local and international perspectives.

Research-Led Teaching

In extended independent work proposal students further develop their own practice-led research methodology and consolidate their knowledge and skills through completing an Independent Project. Refined execution and considered presentation as well as experimental development all contribute defining the IWP and refining the Independent Project. Students are asked to consistently re-examine the relationship between the manifestation of their own work, its aspirations and the critical contexts they are researching. Building from the key themes presented by the SoA&D Research hubs in ARTV3033, students expand their learning to position their own research within a wider contemporary field of creative and critical practice. 

Additional Course Costs

REQUIRED RESOURCES AND INCIDENTAL FEES

Dear Student,

The School of Art & Design provides additional access to the workshop areas and use of equipment, tooling and consumable items during extra hours. For this access the School charges the Optional Workshop Fee. This is not a compulsory fee and is not essential to course completion, however if a student chooses not to pay it, access to the workshop areas and equipment outside of stated course hours is not allowed.

The School of Art & Design supplies materials that become your physical property on payment of the relevant material fee. You can choose to pay the Materials Fee and have these materials supplied through the School of Art & Design, allowing you to take advantage of the GST-free bulk purchasing power of the ANU. These materials are also WHS compliant.

Please go to the payment portal located on the Required Resources and Incidental Fees page here on the School of Art & Design website. Follow the prompts to the payment portal, select the relevant discipline and the fee you wish to pay for. 

If you need assistance please contact the Technical Officer in the relevant discipline or at the administration offices of the School of Art & Design.

Thank you

School of Art & Design

Required Resources

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.

Students are requested to refer to the School of Art website for information: http://soa.anu.edu.au/required-resources-and-incidental-fees

Wattle. Ensure that your details are correct as Wattle will be the primary method of communication between lecturers and students and assessment submission point.

Recommended Resources

Please see Wattle for readings and recommended resources

Staff Feedback

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

• Individual studio feedback

• Class discussion

• Group critique and review

• Wattle forum posts

• Assessment

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	Thursday July 28 9.00-13.00 9.00 Seminar SOA&D Lecture theatre 1.42 Honours information session Presentations from Honours and 3rd year alumni 10.30 Across Workshops Viewing of Semester 1 outcomes installed across several workshops Structured peer feedback 12.00 Seminar SOA&D Lecture theatre 1.42 Course introduction Task 1> IWP Written Proposal and 9 Week Plan Task 2>The body of work: final outcomes, development and research	Course Overview Task 1> IWP Written Proposal and 9 Week Plan Task 2> Independent Project: final outcomes, development and research
2	Thursday August 04 9.00-13.00 9.00 Studio Group discussion 1:1 tutorials	Task 1> IWP Written Proposal and 9 Week Plan Task 2> Independent Project: final outcomes, development and research
3	Thursday August 11 9.00-13.00 9.00 Studio Group discussion 1:1 tutorials	Submission: Task 1> IWP Written Proposal and 9 Week Plan via Wattle by Monday 15th August 9.00
4	Thursday August 18 9.00-13.00 9.00 Seminar SOA&D Lecture theatre 1.42 Thematic review and lectures 11.00 Studio Group discussion Structured peer feedback	Task 2> Independent Project: final outcomes, development and research
5	Thursday August 25 9.00-13.00 9.00 Studio Group discussion 1:1 tutorials	Task 2> Independent Project: final outcomes, development and research
6	Thursday September 1 9.00-13.00 9.00 Studio Group discussion 1:1 tutorials	Task 2>Independent Project: final outcomes, development and research
7	Thursday September 22 9.00-13.00 9.00 Studio Group discussion 1:1 tutorials	Task 2> Independent Project: final outcomes, development and research
8	Thursday September 29 9.00-13.00 9.00 Across Workshops finalise install of works Silent Critique, questions from the artist	Task 2> Independent Project: final outcomes, development and research
9	Thursday October 06 9.00-13.00 9.00 Studio Group discussion 1:1 tutorials	Task 2> Independent Project: final outcomes, development and research
10	Thursday October 13 9.00-13.00 9.00 Studio Group discussion 1:1 tutorials	Task 2> Independent Project: final outcomes, development and research
11	Thursday October 20 9.00-13.00 9.00 Studio & Seminar various locations Small group crits focusing on completed and nearly completed artwork Assessment Task 3 Reflective Presentations	Task 2> Independent Project: final outcomes, development and research Presentation : Task 3> Reflective Presentations
12	Thursday October 27 9.00-13.00 9.00 Studio & Seminar various locations Small group crits focusing on completed and nearly completed artwork Assessment Task 3> Reflective Presentations	Task 2> Independent Project: final outcomes, development and research Presentation : Task 3> Reflective Presentations

Tutorial Registration

Studio-based tutorials are scheduled within class time. Please consult the class overview for further details.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Independent Work Proposal & 9 week plan	20 %	15/08/2022	25/08/2022	1-5
Independent project: Final Outcomes, Development and Research	60 %	10/11/2022	01/12/2022	1-5
Reflective Presentation	20 %	20/10/2022	01/12/2022	1-5

* 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 assessed as part of this course. It is included in Task 2 as participation plays an important part in the development and refinement of your Independent Project and helps you hone a more critical approach. The standard of participation to aspire to is generous and insightful, sharing with the class or your group highly relevant examples of artist, ideas, parallel investigations, readings and cultural contexts. Please commit to building the skills to provide your peers with well-considered feedback in critique. Be a good listener. Whilst conversations need to be rigorous and opinions are very welcome, each contribution needs to be respectful and thoughtfully delivered. Be each other's best resource and make class and group engagement exciting and dynamic!

Assessment Task 1

Independent Work Proposal & 9 week plan

Value: 20%

Details of task: The Independent Work Proposal provides the basis for this course. Reflect upon the works made in ARTV3028/33 and review your IWP written at the end of last semester. Consider how you can further refine and define your own working methodology and the aims of your project. To support your IWP you will complete a 9 week plan that details time and resource management. 

Format: Written Independent Work Proposal of maximum 800 words. Project proposal 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 . Accompanying 9-week plan of maximum 200 words

Please refer to Wattle for full IWP and 9-week plan guidelines. 

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Knowledge application and articulation LO 1,2,3,5	A depth of knowledge and understanding has been applied to develop and contextualise the proposed project. Overall, the project, its context and aims are articulated with good academic rigour and excellent referencing.	A good grasp of knowledge and understanding has been applied to develop and contextualise the proposed project. Overall, the project, its context and aims are articulated with solid academic skill and referencing.	Competent knowledge and understanding has been applied to develop and contextualise the project proposal. Overall the project could benefit from more academic underpinning.	Basic knowledge has been applied to develop and contextualise the project. Overall the project needs more academic underpinning and knowledge needs to be deepened.	Limited knowledge has been applied. The project is inadequately contextualised for 3rd year level.
Project Organisation LO 1 & 4	Demonstrates excellent time management to support project demands. The project plan is detailed and realistic. The resources required are clearly identified	Demonstrates good time management skills to support project demands . The project plan is thorough. The resources required are identified	Demonstrates time management skills to support project demands . The project plan is complete but lacks some clarity or realistic expectation. Resources are identified	Has completed the project plan and identified resources but lacks detail. There are some concerns about meeting project demands	Has not completed project plan or adequately reported on resource usage. Ill-equipped to meet project demands
Project Innovation LO 1,2,3,5	Highly original, relevant and critically positioned project proposal. Demonstrates formal, technical and conceptual innovation through considered formats and a well-developed independent methodology- very exciting!	Exciting and a critically considered project proposal with relevance to contemporary debates. Demonstrates formal, technical and conceptual innovation through considered formats and a clear independent methodology.	Proposal shows potential and engages critically to a degree but lacks some innovation or relevance. Demonstrates potential for innovation with the need for further formal technical and conceptual engagement.	Proposal has been completed and has tangible objectives further critical engagement is required to foster innovation with more time and thought in the marrying of formal, technical and conceptual methods.	Proposal has limited trajectory and shows no innovation. The scope for criticality is not demonstrated. formal, technical and conceptual engagement is insufficient

Assessment Task 2

Independent project: Final Outcomes, Development and Research

Value: 60%

Details of task: Undertake your Independent Project using your Independent Work Proposal and 9 -week plan. Extend the methodology for independent practice that you developed in ARTV3033 to enable you to create ambitious critically positioned and well-executed artwork. As ARTV3033 was a springboard for this course, ARTV3034 consolidates the learning of your Visual Art degree as a whole and culminates in outcomes that are ready for public presentation (aka Grad Show and beyond).

Format: For assessment, students install their final outcomes along with associated formal development (sketches, tests, models, prototypes, screenshots of work in progress, documentation of trial run performances/events etc) and supporting further research or analysis ( analogue or digital visual diaries with pages most relevant to the rubric highlighted, including notes on further texts or analysis not covered by Task 1 or Task 3, mind maps, key notes from tutorials, analysis of own work as part of working methodology etc). The development material and further research takes the examiner into your decision making and provides a clear sense of your level of investment in your own project- how did you arrive at your final outcomes? What experiments did you undertake? What problem solving was necessary? What consolidation of ideas, elements within the work or aims was required? How did you analyse the successes of your artwork as your project progressed?

Please refer to Wattle for more extensive Independent Project guidelines. The presentation of final outcomes, development and research will be discussed in class and in 1:1 tutorials.

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	C	P	F
Formal and conceptual development LO 1,2,4	Extensive experimentation and a consistent progression of conceptual and formal qualities. Impressive problem solving.	Good level of experimentation and problem solving with a clear progression of conceptual and formal qualities. Engaged in working methods at a high level.	A degree of experimentation and problem solving, there is a tangible progression and engagement with conceptual and formal qualities.	Experimentation has been attempted with a basic level of progress from the project beginning to end. Project demonstrates adequate engagement with materials and concepts.	Demonstrates little to no experimentation. The project has not progressed from beginning to end. Inadequate levels of engagement.
Formal and conceptual execution and presentation of final work LO 1,2,5	Final artwork demonstrates a high level of formal and conceptual refinement . Presentation of work deliberately communicates the aims of the artwork and demonstrates a high level of awareness of the viewer experience. Overall the execution demonstrates the ability to critically position the work.	Final artworks are good but lack a further level of formal and/or conceptual sophistication. The presentation of artworks has clearly been considered. Overall the execution demonstrates critical engagement	Final artworks are resolved to a decent standard. The presentation of artwork has been attempted but is not entirely successful as a means of display.	Final artworks are not entirely resolved but still show promise and intent. The presentation distracts from the potential qualities of the work.	Final artworks are not resolved. The presentation is thoughtless.
Critical approach LO 3&5	Further research, development material and final outcomes demonstrate the ability to critically position the project. The relationship between highly relevant research context/s and the studio-based enquiry is continually re-examined and acutely analysed.	Further research, development material and final outcomes The relationship between the research context/s and the studio-based enquiry is clearly examined and well analysed.	Further research, development material and final outcomes The relationship between the research context/s and the studio-based enquiry is beginning to be analysed.	Further research, development material and final outcomes Basic relationship between the research context/s and the studio-based enquiry.	Further research, development material and final outcomes Relationship between the research context/s and the studio-based enquiry is tenuous.
Participation LO 1,2,3,4,5	Generous and insightful participation. Provides highly relevant examples. Asks pertinent questions and provides feedback with critical consideration.	Valuable participation.   Provides some relevant examples. Asks interesting questions and provides some quality feedback	Notable participation.  Shows engagement through examples. Asks questions and attempts thoughtful feedback.	Some participation. Needs to consider relevance of feedback by listening more closely and becoming more critically aware.	Limited to no participation. Has provided disrespectful or totally irrelevant feedback.

Assessment Task 3

Reflective Presentation

Value: 20%

Details of task: Referring to your 9 week plan and the aims of your IWP, summarise the ambitions of your project and how it has developed. Identify 3 key moments of learning from your project. Take us on a whirlwind tour of your research journey this semester. How has your research deepened or shifted? Provide a key artist and text from the beginning of the semester and a key artist and text from the end of the semester to illustrate how you have contextualised your project over time. 

Format: 7-minute PowerPoint presentation in class Weeks 11 &12

Please refer to Wattle for full Reflective Presentation guidelines

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Ambition LO 1,3,4,5	Ambitions of the project are well articulated and consistently pursued. Excellent use of time and resources. Has set out to push conceptual and formal boundaries, taking calculated risks, and has achieved this.	Ambitions of the project are clearly identified and pursued. Effective use of time and resources. Has achieved some success in pushing formal and conceptual boundaries with some risk taking.	There is an attempt to identify the ambitions of the project and use time and resources effectively. However, the student has played it safe or failed to successfully push boundaries they had hoped to surpass.	Ambitions of the project can be discerned but have not been directly identified. There is sufficient evidence of time and resources being adequately used but with basic aims	Ambitions of the project cannot be identified. There is insufficient evidence of time and resources being adequately used. Even basic aims have not been achieved.
Reflection and evaluation LO 1,2,3,4,5	Reflects on project with insight and honesty. Articulates the consolidation of a sophisticated independent methodology, shows a nuanced understanding of the ideation, development and outcomes of a project.	Reflects on project with some good insight and honesty Articulates the development of a solid independent methodology, shows a good understanding of the ideation, development and outcomes of a project.	Lack of sustained reflection. Demonstrates the beginning of an independent methodology, shows some good understanding of the ideation, development and delivery of a project.	Attempts reflection but needs to understand the depth and rigor required to fully develop an independent methodology that supports the ideas, development and outcomes.	Reflection is inadequately demonstrated. Concerns about ability to develop an independent methodology.
Knowledge LO 2,3,5	Depth and application of extensive knowledge is demonstrated through outstanding research methods. Knowledge has been consistently expanded and deepened throughout the project. Demonstrates the ability to critically integrate research into the project, substantiating the artistic outcomes.	Depth and application of good knowledge is demonstrated through thorough research methods. Knowledge has been expanded and deepened throughout the project. Research clearly informs the project, substantiating the artistic outcomes.	Depth and application of some good knowledge is demonstrated through developing research methods. Research has informed the artistic outcomes.	Depth and application of basic knowledge is demonstrated through developing research methods and has informed artistic outcomes sufficiently.	Insufficient depth and application of knowledge. Neith research methods nor artistic outcomes at a necessary standard.

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). This applies to Task 2 which will be installed within SoA&D Workshops during the examination period. Students will be allocated a scheduled time slot and venue for display of their work for assessment.

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

Task 2 Independent Project to be de-installed after assessment

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

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