This course continues training in research principles and methods as they relate to practice-led research.  Research writing modes and methods, studio investigative processes and methodologies, critical thinking and analysis are all extended. Students refine skills relevant to individual research projects and present a research portfolio to their peers and to staff in an Honours Seminar, explaining their choice of materials and methods, and situating their project in the wider field.

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. Explore materials and processes critically to demonstrate the ability to assemble and install/exhibit a coherent body of artworks.
2. Explore materials and processes critically to create an imaginative, focused and speculative body of artworks.
   
3. Critically reflect on the research project and explain the decision-making processes.
   
4. Synthesise studio and related research and articulate research questions.
   
5. Analyse and evaluate relevant historical and contemporary practices and relate them to the project's concerns.
   
6. Critically evaluate the project, analyse the decision-making processes and coherently articulate the research question.

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: Outlines and Dates
2	Working on Presentations: Research Questions, Framing and Methodologies.
3	Artwork Workshops: Articulating practices and arguments
4	Research and Contexts: Comparative Strategies
5	Feedback and workshopping presentation questions
6	Presentations due in class
7	Exegesis Planning: Plans, layout, references, style guides.
8	Exegesis Writing and Workshopping	Bring hardcopy plan into class for workshopping
9	Exegesis Writing and Workshopping	Bring hardcopy drafts into class for workshopping
10	Exegesis Writing and Workshopping	Bring hardcopy drafts into class for workshopping
11	Exegesis Writing and Workshopping	Bring hardcopy drafts into class for workshopping
12	Exegesis Due Friday

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Seminar Presentation	30 %	3,4,5,6
Exegesis	70 %	1,2,3,4,5,6

* 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.

Assessment Task 1

Seminar Presentation

Students will make a presentation overseeing their research this year. This presentation should include:

1. An introduction to your research topic and methods - what have you set out to achieve and why is this interesting and important to your discipline?
2. Contexts - Who are the writers/artists/researchers that have informed your practice so far? How have they impacted on your work?
3. Survey of key works and strategies you have undertaken (about 3 key works, but this can vary). Remember it is completely fine to discuss challenges as well as successes as this is a part of the research process.
4. The way forward - where you are heading?
5. Conclusion - return to your research question/topic and confirm how your project is answering this.

CRITERIA:

A 15 minute presentation of studio research that:

1. Clearly articulates the scope of the research project with careful attention to presentation, communication and structure (LO 4)
2. Critically reflects on the research trajectory and process (LO 3, 6)
3. Contextualises the research with relevant historical and contemporary practices, carefully referenced. (LO 5)

Rubric

Criterion	HD	D	C	P	F
Clearly articulates the scope of the research project with careful attention to presentation, communication and structure (LO 4)	Outstanding articulation of the scope of the research project with perfect attention to presentation, communication and structure (LO 4)	Excellent articulation of the scope of the research project with close attention to presentation, communication and structure (LO 4)	Good description of the scope of the research project with good attention to presentation, communication and structure (LO 4)	Some articulation of the scope of the research project with some attention to presentation, communication and structure (LO 4)	Unclear articulation of the scope of the research project with limited attention to presentation, communication and structure (LO 4)
Critically reflects on the research trajectory and process (LO 3, 6)	Deftly evaluates trajectory of experiments and processes, clearly articulating where the new knowledge has been generated and applied and where the research is headed (LO 3, 6)	Excellent evaluation of the trajectory of experiments and processes, articulating where the new knowledge has been generated and applied with guidelines with next steps for the research (LO 3, 6)	Some good discussion of the outcomes of experimentation but more attention could be applied to the research trajectory.	Some evaluation of the research undertaken but it is unclear how this relates to the research questions	Limited to no evaluation of the research undertaken so far or articulation of the processes employed.
Contextualises the research with relevant historical and contemporary practices, carefully referenced. (LO 5)	The research is outstandingly contextualised with perfectly referenced contemporary and historical practices and theories with a clear argument for its importance.	The research is contextualised articulately with well referenced contemporary and historical practices and theories with a clear argument for its importance.	There is good contextualisation with historical and contemporary practices and theories but the connections between these and the research could be more clearly articulated with more attention paid to referencing.	There is some discussion of historical and contemporary practices and/or theories but unclear context and/or connections between these and the research. Referencing limited.	Limited to no context with contemporary and historical practices and theories and/or limited to no referencing.

Assessment Task 2

Exegesis

Students will write a 6,000 exegesis on the practice-lead visual art research they have undertaken this year that:

1. Clearly articulates the scope of the research project with careful attention to presentation, communication and structure (LO 4)
2. Demonstrates an ability to research and present a coherent body of artworks (LO 1)
3. Explores materials and processes in ways that are experimental and informed (LO 2)
4. Contextualises the research with relevant historical and contemporary practices, carefully referenced. (LO 5)
5. Critically evaluates the research trajectory and process (LO 3, 6)

Rubric

Criterion
Clearly articulates the scope of the research project with careful attention to presentation, communication and structure (LO 4)	Outstanding articulation of the scope of the research project with perfect attention to presentation, communication and structure (LO 4)	Excellent articulation of the scope of the research project with close attention to presentation, communication and structure (LO 4)	Good description of the scope of the research project with good attention to presentation, communication and structure (LO 4)	Some articulation of the scope of the research project with some attention to presentation, communication and structure (LO 4)	Unclear articulation of the scope of the research project with limited attention to presentation, communication and structure (LO 4)
Demonstrates an ability to research and present a coherent body of artworks (LO 1)	Artworks are refined, exhaustive and coherent, presented in a way that is sensitive and nuanced.	Artworks are refined, and coherent, presented in a way that is sensitive and nuanced.	Artworks are presented well, although some areas for further refinement and consideration have been flagged.	More artworks and/or further refinement to present a coherent body of artworks is needed.	Some works presented but further investigation needed to present a coherent body of works.
Explores materials and processes in ways that are experimental and informed (LO 2)	A vast array of experimentation and innovation within the practice is presented and clearly articulated.	Experimentation is documented and clearly articulated.	Some experimentation and exploration of materials and processes is documented but further investigation could be undertaken.	Some exploration of materials and processes has been carried out but low level of experimentation and/or discussion of how these processes have been undertaken.	Limited to no evidence of experimentation and exploration of materials and processes.
Contextualises the research with relevant historical and contemporary practices, carefully referenced. (LO 5)	The research is outstandingly contextualised with perfectly referenced contemporary and historical practices and theories with a clear argument for its importance.	The research is contextualised articulately with well referenced contemporary and historical practices and theories with a clear argument for its importance.	There is good contextualisation with historical and contemporary practices and theories but the connections between these and the research could be more clearly articulated with more attention paid to referencing.	There is some discussion of historical and contemporary practices and/or theories but unclear context and/or connections between these and the research. Referencing limited.	Limited to no context with contemporary and historical practices and theories and/or limited to no referencing.
Critically evaluates the research trajectory and process (LO 3, 6)	Deftly evaluates trajectory of experiments and processes, clearly articulating where the new knowledge has been generated and applied and where the research is headed (LO 3, 6)	Excellent evaluation of the trajectory of experiments and processes, articulating where the new knowledge has been generated and applied with guidelines with next steps for the research (LO 3, 6)	Some good discussion of the outcomes of experimentation but more attention could be applied to the research trajectory.	Some evaluation of the research undertaken but it is unclear how this relates to the research questions	Limited to no evaluation of the research undertaken so far or articulation of the processes employed.

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

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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
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