Workshop Atelier is a special topic-based course that takes the form of a studio-based workshop led by a specialist practitioner or practitioners in the visual arts. It provides the opportunity for students to undertake interdisciplinary study in a focused area of studio practice under the tutelage of a leader in the field. Workshop Atelier aims to utilise the skills of visiting artists to the School of Art, or to tap the specific skills of existing staff, in projects designed to expand the technical and conceptual skills of students that can then be applied and developed in their own studio discipline.

This course may be delivered as a semester length course or offered as an intensive.

This course is repeatable for credit, up to a maximum of 24 units, and if repeated must be repeated with a different topic each time.

In Semester 1, 2023 we are offering TWO different Workshop Atelier projects: Photoaccess R & D Lab AND Print and Space. Each project is described below.

Photoaccess R & D Lab is an experimental “think tank” where students will be working in collaboration with staff at Photoaccess, Canberra’s leading centre for contemporary art, photography and the moving image, to deliver a public-facing project for their 2023 programme. 

The Lab will explore the expanded field of 21st century image-making (from AI to drones, selfies and social media) and consider how cultural organisations, artists and the public can come together to explore and question contemporary image culture. The final outcomes of the Lab will be determined by participants in dialogue with Photoaccess, and can include the production of new works, discursive events, and institutional interventions. In addition to deepening your understanding of your own creative practice, the project offers the opportunity to acquire skills in public programming, creative project management and experience working with curators in public cultural institutions. The project will be suitable for students in visual arts, design, communications, art history and curatorship.

Print and Space focusses on the central role of print and printmaking within contemporary art practice. The materiality, history and logic of print will be explored through a series of guided and self-directed projects. Students will consider how print and printed matter populate and mediate both digital and physical space and how these strategies can be employed effectively within art, craft and design.

Drawing on and further developing existing printing skills students will extend their critical knowledge alongside their practical skills. This course offers students the opportunity to develop a body of work which combines skills and material investigations across more than one discipline exploring the potential of print and spatial practice. 

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Learning Outcomes

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

1. demonstrate an understanding of techniques, processes and concepts taught as part of the course;
2. synthesise new techniques and concepts with their established studio-based skills; and
3. show awareness of historical and theoretical contexts relevant to the course.

Research-Led Teaching

Dr Deidre Brollo's research and practice seeks to situate printmaking within the broader historical and social frameworks of print culture. In so doing, it seeks to interrogate the print with reference to its logic, agency and cultural operations.

This focus on the agency of the printed image (and the technology that produces and reproduces it) provides a means to investigate the vernaculars of mark-making that are specific to print, and to explore how these print languages can be understood and employed within contemporary art practice.

Dr Rebecca Mayo's research and practice draws upon histories and practices of textiles and plant based printing and dyeing. She aims to activate collaborative aspects of printmaking in the field (outside the studio). One way she has done this is through The Plant Sensibilia Machine which brings plant and human voices together on site. She is interested in how contemporary Australian artists use print logic and histories to examine contemporary issues in relation to our histories.

Field Trips

Occasional field trips may be scheduled throughout the semester.

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

Examination Material or equipment

For scheduled assessments, reviews and critiques, students will present their work to date, completed works, support material and tests, folios, relevant contextual research, as described in the Assessment Task. All materials will be set up ahead of assessment sessions, which staff will review over the course of scheduled assessment window. All assessments requirements will be discussed during class, and teaching staff are available for any question related to the assessment process.

Please note that in the event of implementing Covid safe work practices, such as working from home, it may be necessary for student work to be documented and uploaded for assessment.

Required Resources

Note: Students must have completed a Work Health and Safety induction and be approved by the Head of Workshop in order to access specialist equipment and processes in the screen, lithography, book, relief and/or etching studios, outside class time.

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

Recommended Resources

Reading lists and other resource lists will be available on Wattle.

Staff Feedback

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

• Weekly individual studio feedback
• Group discussion and review
• Formal review and assessment sessions

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	Seminar - Course overview WHS induction Studio demonstration & practice	Participation in seminars contributes to: a) Research and Documentation assessment tasks b) building studio based theory which contributes to folio assessment tasks.
2	Seminar - discussion Studio demonstration & practice	Participation in seminars contributes to: a) Research and Documentation assessment tasks b) building studio based theory which contributes to folio assessment tasks.
3	Seminar - discussion Studio demonstration, practice	Participation in seminars contributes to: a) Research and Documentation assessment tasks b) building studio based theory which contributes to folio assessment tasks.
4	Seminar - discussion Studio demonstration, practice	Participation in seminars contributes to: a) Research and Documentation assessment tasks b) building studio based theory which contributes to folio assessment tasks. Due: Assessment Task 1
5	Seminar - discussion Studio demonstration, practice
6	Seminar - discussion Studio demonstration, practice	Due: IWP Draft submitted for feedback
7	Oral presentations	Due: Assessment Task 2 (Independent Work Proposal) Due: Assessment Task 3 (Pre-recorded 5 minute presentation)
8	Self-directed studio practice & individual critiques
9	Self-directed studio practice & individual critiques
10	Final group critiques and discussion Self-directed studio practice	Participation in critique sessions contribute towards Research Documentation assessment task.
11	Final group critiques and discussion Self-directed studio practice	Participation in critique sessions contribute towards Research Documentation assessment task.
12	Self-directed studio practice

Tutorial Registration

not required

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Print and the production of Space	25 %	15/03/2023	29/03/2023	1,2,3
(IWP) Independent Work Project Written Proposal	15 %	19/04/2023	03/05/2023	1,3
Pre-recorded 5 minute presentation	10 %	19/04/2023	03/05/2023	1,3
Self-directed studio project & Visual Diary	50 %	01/06/2023	29/06/2023	1,2,3

* 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

Studio teaching time: 4 hours per week

Independent research: 6 hours per week minimum

Students are expected to engage in class exercises and studio practice, mastering skills and techniques. An adventurous, experimental, individual and technically competent approach is encouraged. Personal research is a key requirement in the development of your independent project.

Tasks will be assessed according to the following criteria:

• Ability to conduct in-depth contextual research currently relevant to your project and discipline.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the technical, historical and/or theoretical context for your work.
• Demonstrate an ability to reflect upon and evaluate your engagement with broader developments in the visual arts and design fields.

Participation in the weekly classes is essential to fulfilling the learning outcomes of this course. If you cannot attend all of the scheduled classes, please consider a different course.

Examination(s)

All studio work and accompanying documentation is assessed in Examination Period at the end of the semester. In addition to the presentation of physical work students may use a laptop or tablet to present supporting material.

Assessment Task 1

Print and the production of Space

The central aim of this project is to prompt students to make connections between the role of printed material and the production of public and abstract space. Using Henri Lefebvre’s book “The Production of Space” as a starting point, students will explore materially and theoretically how space is shaped and that it is never neutral (never a blank canvas). Using print informed material investigations students will produce a series of exploratory tests. From these experiments they will produce a resolved artwork. This project will be completed outside class time and will be submitted in person in Week 4. Further details will be discussed during class and posted on wattle. A weekly framework of tasks will be provided to keep students on track.

Value: 25%

Due: Week 4

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Skill in use of materials and techniques (LO1)	Always demonstrates extensive skill/s in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Consistently demonstrates competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Demonstrates some competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Demonstrates skill in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Technical skills below standard
Create a body of tests & examples (LO2,3)	Folio creatively combines material, process, idea and technique showing a sophisticated interpretation of the set project	Folio demonstrates an accomplished understanding of how materials, processes, ideas or techniques can be combined or used relevant to set project	Folio demonstrates a competent understanding of some combinations or uses of material, process, idea or technique relevant to set project	Folio demonstrates some understanding of materials, process and technique	Incomplete or flawed body of work
Developing understanding between concepts and techniques evidenced in final resolved work (LO2,3)	Can explain and evaluate, to a very high level, a range of concepts and techniques and how these relate to materials, print languages and logic	Can explain a range of concepts and techniques and how these relate to materials, print languages and logic	Can explain introduced concepts and techniques and how these relate to materials, print languages and logic	Can explain introduced concepts and techniques with basic understanding of materials and print language and logic	Concepts and techniques not explained
Reflect on issues in the discipline via independent research and in response to set readings (LO3)	Sophisticated reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art via research and/or through discussion	Significant reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art via research and/or through discussion	Adequate reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art via research and/or through discussion	Basic reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art via research and/or through discussion	Insufficient engagement with the issues of the discipline

Assessment Task 2

(IWP) Independent Work Project Written Proposal

You will write a 500 word Independent Work Project Proposal in response to one of the prompts provided in class. This assessment task prepares you for Assessment Task 4 (Independent Work Project). The presentation (see assessment task 3) and written proposal will describe your project and will cover: artistic and historic precedents and references; methodology; rationale and timeline. The written proposal will include a properly referenced bibliography and will include at least 4 scholarly references and two contemporary artists.

Draft for review and feedback Due: Week 6

Value: 15%

Due: Week 7

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Communication of Project Proposal (LO1,3)	Demonstrates excellent written communication	Demonstrates good written communication	Overall good written communication, some lack of clarity	Has attempted written communication at a basic level	Communication is mostly unclear or insufficient
Research (LO1,3)	Extensive evidence of research connecting relevant artists and academic references to studio project	Good evidence of research connecting relevant artists and academic references to studio project	Developing evidence of connecting relevant artists and academic references to studio project	Some attempt at connecting artists and research to studio project	Insufficient evidence of research and/or in connection to studio project
Bibliography/ academic referencing	Full academic referencing : Chicago style	Full academic referencing : Chicago style	Academic referencing with minor errors: Chicago style	Academic referencing with major errors: Chicago style	No attempt at academic referencing

Assessment Task 3

Pre-recorded 5 minute presentation

Using your IWP proposal as a guide, you will prepare and present a 5 minute pre-recorded talk. The presentation will be available to all students and staff participating in this course. In this presentation you will briefly discuss your project (1 minute max). Then you will provide theoretical context and a discussion of two artists relevant to your project. You will explain how these artists inform the approaches you are planning to use. (4 minutes)

Your participation in group discussion in response to peer presentations is part of the assessment.

Value: 10%

Due: Week 7

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Communication of Project Proposal (LO1,2,3)	Demonstrates excellent verbal and visual communication	Demonstrates good verbal and visual communication	Overall good verbal and visual communication, some lack of clarity	Has attempted verbal and visual communication at a basic level	Communication is mostly unclear or insufficient
Participation and Engagement (LO1,2,3)	Generous and insightful participation. Provides relevant examples, asks useful questions and contributes to critically engaged discussion and feedback.	Valuable participation. Provides some relevant examples. Asks interesting questions and contributes to discussion and useful feedback.	Notable participation. Shows engagement through examples. Asks questions and joins discussion.	Some participation. Needs to consider relevance of contribution by listening more closely and developing reflective and critical skills.	Limited or no participation. Has provided irrelevant or disrespectful feedback.
Research (LO1,3)	Extensive evidence of research connecting relevant artists and academic references to studio project	Good evidence of research connecting relevant artists and academic references to studio project	Developing evidence of connecting relevant artists and academic references to studio project	Some attempt at connecting artists and research to studio project	Insufficient evidence of research and/or in connection to studio project

Assessment Task 4

Self-directed studio project & Visual Diary

Develop and complete a portfolio of work as outlined in your Independent Work Proposal. The project will demonstrate competencies in a range of relevant technical skills covered in the course and/or material and processual responses to print methods and logic via non-traditional printerly techniques and approaches. These approaches may build upon your existing knowledge and may explore how modes of production not typically associated with print can be explored through printmaking's particular languages, processes and materials.

A series, group or installation of resolved artworks will also demonstrate relevant historical, conceptual, contextual and creative responses to the ideas outlined in your proposal.

In addition to the resolved finished artwork(s) you will present proofs, experiments and test prints and your research (see Wattle for information on the purpose of a Visual Diary). This will demonstrate a sustained effort to engage with ideas and processes via studio practice.

Through evidence of relevant, independent research you will demonstrate a developing understanding of contextual and conceptual frameworks connecting print, contemporary art and space.

Value: 50%

Due: Exam period, exact date tbc

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Skill in use of materials and techniques	Always demonstrates extensive skill/s in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Consistently demonstrates competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Demonstrates some competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Demonstrates skill in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Technical skills below standard
Create a body of studio-based works/examples	Work creatively to produce a sophisticated body of work which combines material, process, idea or technique as relevant to the area	Work demonstrates a thorough and consistent understanding of many of the ways in which materials, processes, ideas or techniques of the area can be combined or used	Work demonstrates a competent understanding of some combinations or uses of material, process, idea or technique, as relevant to the area	Basic understanding of materials and processes demonstrated in work	Incomplete or flawed body of work
Explains concepts and techniques through discussion	Can explain and evaluate the chosen concepts, techniques and materials used in own project and/or through discussion	Can explain the chosen concepts, techniques and materials used in own project and/or through discussion	Can explain introduced concepts, techniques and materials used in own project and/or through discussion	Can explain introduced concepts and techniques in work and/or through discussion	Concepts and techniques not explained
Reflect on issues in the discipline via independent research and in response to set readings	Sophisticated reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art	Significant reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art	Adequate reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art	Basic reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art	Insufficient reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art

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

All studio work and accompanying documentation is physically presented and assessed in the end of the semester, except where otherwise stated (Oral Presentations). Please note that in the event of implementing Covid safe work practices such as working from home, it may be necessary for student work to be documented and uploaded for remote assessment. In this instance please keep a copy of the assignment 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.

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 collect their work following 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

N/A

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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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