What makes works of art special? Is it because they are unique, original, or rare? What about works of art that are multiple rather than singular: copies, casts, serials, sets, mechanical reproductions and digital works? This course addresses those questions through a historical, theoretical, and technical investigation of multiples. You will explore diverse ways of making and circulating art, and consider how the meaning, impact and value of art works is affected by multiplication. The course will be delivered with a combination of lectures, seminars, studio visits, and field trips. You will engage with studios and workshops at the School of Art and Design, collections of Canberra’s national cultural institutions, and the historical and theoretical expertise of the Centre for Art History and Art Theory to investigate the cultural and historical contexts of multiple works of art and design.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. distinguish and understand the historical development of technical processes for multiples;
2. understand the theories relating to multiples, sets, analogue and digital copies;
3. be familiar with the place of multiple works of art and design historically;
4. research, access, and critically evaluate information on multiples; and
5. speak and write with confidence on multiple works of art and design.

Research-Led Teaching

Lectures and tutorials are delivered by staff and associates of the School of Art & Design who draw on their own expertise in collections, archives and creative practice in teaching this course.

Field Trips

This course includes two or more field trips to cultural collections during tutorial periods which will be both on and off campus. Students will be required to make their own way to these.

Additional Course Costs

Students may need to purchase low-cost art supplies to undertake some practical activities.

Students attending field trips off campus may need to pay for parking. There will not be any costs associated with entry to cultural institutions.

Required Resources

Students will require internet-ready portable devices with photographing capabilities (ie mobile phone or tablet) in order to document some class activities for assessment items.

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying remotely, 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	Introduction: Originals and Multiples
2	Earliest Cultures	Activity: Copies
3	Early Urbanising Societies
4	Antiquity	Activity: Impressions
5	Middle Ages
6	Early Modern Period	Activity: Casting
7	Early Modern Period	Activity: Printmaking
8	Industrial Revolution
9	Late Modern Period	Activity: Photomechanical Reproduction
10	Twentieth Century
11	The Digital Age	Activity: Digital
12	AI Futures

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Multiples Process Journal Part 1 (Processes 1 to 3)	20 %	06/04/2023	1,4,5
Multiples Process Journal Part 2 (Processes 1 to 6)	20 %	25/05/2023	1,4,5
Persuasive Interview	50 %	*	1,2,3,4,5
Participation	10 %	*	1,2,3,5

* 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 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.

Assessment Task 1

Multiples Process Journal Part 1 (Processes 1 to 3)

Instructions:

> Students will complete six multiples processes throughout the semester.

> Keep a journal (physical or digital) documenting these activities and respond to a series of prompts for each one (provided on Wattle). It is recommended that you complete your journal entries week by week rather than trying to do them all at once.

> You will submit the journal in two parts:

>> part one of your journal (entries for processes 1 to 3) is due by 6 April

>> the entire journal (entries for processes 1 to 6) is due by 25 May.

> Your journal can be on paper or digital, but for submission on Wattle you will need to convert it to PDF. Guidelines for this will be provided for students who need advice.

Word Count: You may write as much as you like in your documentation of each activity, but your responses to the prompts should be c. 300-350 words per activity (2000 words in total).

Part 1 Value: 20%

Part 1 Due Date: 6 April 2023

Part 2 Value: 20%

Part 2 Due Date: 30 May 2023

Return Date: Approx. 2 weeks after each submission

Rubric: See Wattle

Linked Learning Outcomes: 1,4,5

Assessment Task 2

Multiples Process Journal Part 2 (Processes 1 to 6)

See Task 1 for details

Part 2 Value: 20%

Part 2 Due Date: 30 May 2023

Return Date: Approx. 2 weeks after each submission

Linked Learning Outcomes: 1,4,5

Assessment Task 3

Persuasive Interview

This assessment takes the form of an informal one-on-one interview between the student and their tutor, in which the tutor will evaluate the student's learning of course content. The student will choose a topic from the list provided on Wattle and prepare for the interview by reviewing course content, thoroughly researching their chosen topic using appropriate primary and secondary sources, establishing their position on the topic, selecting case studies, and constructing a persuasive argument for their position. The interview is not a presentation, but takes the form of a back-and-forth discussion in which the student explains their position and the tutor responds with comments and questions.

> The student must prepare a series of slides with images (and/or videos) of works of art relevant to their argument. Images should be appropriately captioned (see guidelines on Wattle) and the last slide should list the research sources consulted, formatted according to Chicago bibliography style. There should be no other text on the slides.

> The slides must be submitted to Wattle prior to the interview.

> The student cannot read from a script, but may bring notes to prompt their memory if desired.

> The interview audio may be recorded to assist course staff with student evaluation. The recording will only be available to course staff and will be deleted after grades are finalised. Please notify your tutor early in the semester if you have any concerns.

Interview Length: 20 minutes

Value: 50%

Due Date: Interviews will take place during the end of semester exam period, 1-16 June.

Return Date: 30 June

Rubric: See Wattle

Linked Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5

Rubric

Learning Outcome	Fail: does not meet Learning Outcomes objectives	Pass: needs development	Credit: emerging proficiency	Distinction: proficient	High distinction: exemplary
LO1: Knowledge of the historical development of technical processes for multiples.	Unable to describe historical development of technical processes covered in classes.	Can describe historical development of one or two technical processes covered in classes.	Can describe historical development of all technical processes covered in classes.	Can describe historical development of all technical processes covered in classes and the relationships between them.	Can describe historical development of all technical processes covered in classes and the relationships between them, and other processes not covered in the classes.
LO2: Understand the theories relating to multiples, sets, analogue and digital copies.	Unable to explain any theory covered in classes.	Can describe some theories covered in classes.	Can describe and apply some theories covered in classes.	Can apply and evaluate most theory covered in classes, and explain relationships between these.	Can apply and evaluate theory covered in classes and others not covered in classes, explain relationships between these, and construct original ideas.
LO3: Be familiar with the place of multiple works of art and design historically.	Unable to describe the historical place of multiples covered in classes.	Can describe the historical place of multiples with reference to one or two periods and/or societies covered in classes.	Can describe the historical place of multiples across most of the periods and/or societies covered in classes.	Can describe the historical place of multiples across the periods and societies covered in classes.	Can describe the historical place of multiples across the periods and societies covered in classes, and others not covered in classes.
LO4: Research, access, and critically evaluate information on multiples.	Has not developed research skills: few/no sources consulted. Most sources do not pass the TRAAP test.	Has developed few research skills: limited sources consulted, but most sources pass the TRAAP test.	Has developed basic research skills: adequate range of sources consulted and all sources pass the TRAAP test, but no critical engagement with sources.	Has developed proficient research skills: wide range of sources consulted. All sources pass the TRAAP test and student critically engages with sources.	Has developed high-level research skills: extensive range of credible and scholarly sources consulted; student critically engages with sources and situates own work with reference to prevailing scholarship.
LO5: Speak and write with confidence on multiple works of art and design.	Does not communicate persuasively about works covered in classes or those researched for assessment.	Can only communicate persuasively about works researched for assessment.	Communicates persuasively about works covered in classes and researched for assessment.	Communicates persuasively about works covered in classes and researched for assessment, and can interpret related works which are unfamiliar.	Communicates persuasively about works covered in classes and researched for assessment, and can interpret unrelated works which are unfamiliar.

Assessment Task 4

Participation

A student's participation in this course will be assessed according to their engagement with course content, contribution to class discussions and preparation for tutorials.

Value: 10%

Lecture Participation:

Students will have the opportunity to participate in discussion during lectures.

Tutorial Participation:

Each tutorial centres on one or more activities. Students are required to prepare for and participate in tutorials by:

1) Attending or watching the week's lecture before the tutorial,

2) Completing any required reading or tutorial preparation before attending the tutorial,

3) Actively participating in tutorial activities and discussions.

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 submissions for this course.

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

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

Students will receive written feedback on their assignments via Wattle.

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

Students may only resubmit assignments if the original submission receives a grade between 45 and 49. Resubmissions will only be awarded a pass (50) or fail grade.

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