This course will explore the artist book as both an independent art form with a long history and as a creative tool within a broader contemporary art practice. Students will research and produce a range of book models in the studio, culminating in an independent project which creatively explores the potential of the book as art. Work health and safety instruction is an integral component of this course.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. in response to set tasks, competently utilise a range of skills relevant to book design;
2. independently explore the potential of material/s relevant to the book as an art form;
3. experiment with the application of concepts and processes relevant to book design; and
4. critically engage with historical and theoretical contexts relevant to the artist book.

Field Trips

Week 5: excursion to the National Library of Australia.

Additional Course Costs

Student contribution amounts under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA) and tuition fees support the course described in the Class Summary and include tuition, teaching materials, and student access to the workshops for the stated course hours. The Material Fee is payable to the School of Art & Design to supply consumables and materials that become your physical property. The Additional Materials Fee is payable for Materials you use in addition to those supplied as part of the course. You can purchase additional material from the Workshop and take advantage of the GST-free status. These materials are also WHS and workshop process compliant.

Students have the option to obtain After hours Access to workshop and studio spaces outside of class delivery. After hours Access is defined as access to workshop and studio spaces outside of business hours between 6.00pm and 10:00pm Monday to Friday and 9am – 4pm Saturday - Sunday. It is afforded to students by paying an After hours Access Fee each semester. For further information and to Pay Materials and Access Fees go to: https://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/required-resources-and-incidental-fees

Students are responsible for their own transport to the National Library of Australia in Week 5.

Examination Material or equipment

Works to be installed in a physical presentation for assessment.

Required Resources

General drawing materials (pencils, pens, etc), visual diary, personal protective equipment (PPE).

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying online, 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:

• verbal comments
• written comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, and in group critiques

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: Destruct/Construct - strategies of intervention and the artist's book.Course introduction and WHS briefing Exercise: Redact/Rewrite/Repair - collaborative newspaper republishing
2	Seminar: Broadsheet Broadcast - artist publishing, distribution and DIY.Exercise: simple binding variationsIntroduction to imposition.Assessment task 1 introduced.	Contributions to class activities contribute to demonstrating assessment task criteria.
3	Risograph induction. Project 1 development and printing.
4	Risograph printing, zine folding, box making.Assessment task 2 introduced.	Assessment task 1 due.
5	Excursion: artist's book collection, National Library of Australia (TBC)	Contributions to class activities contribute to demonstrating assessment task criteria.
6	Research presentations.	Assessment task 2 due.
7	Seminar: Materiality and narrative.Studio: binding and collation as ways to direct the reader/viewer.Exercise: coptic binding.Assessment task 3 introduced.	Contributions to class activities contribute to demonstrating assessment task criteria.
8	Seminar: The book as collection or archiveStudio: strategies for containment - folders, folios and boxes.Exercise: making a cloth covered box.	Contributions to class activities contribute to demonstrating assessment task criteria.
9	Independent studio work on Assessment task 3 maquettes.Individual project support.
10	Maquette presentations; group critique	Contributions to class activities contribute to demonstrating assessment task criteria.
11	Independent studio work; individual project support.
12	Independent studio work; individual project support.

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	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Project 1	25 %	15/03/2024	29/03/2024	1, 2, 3
Research Project	25 %	29/03/2024	19/04/2024	2, 4
Project 2	50 %	*	27/06/2024	1–4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Extenuating Circumstances Application
• 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

Participation in studio workshops are integral for completing the studio based assessment tasks for this course.

Examination(s)

Works to be installed in a physical presentation for studio-based assessment tasks.

Assessment task 2 to be examined in both written and presentation formats.

Assessment Task 1

Project 1

Zine Library: Each student will create a zine in response to the project outline. This will be produced as a multiple using the risograph printer. On completion, the class zines will be collated and boxed, with each set forming a portable library.

Value: 25%

Due date: 15/03/2024

Rubric

Critera	HD	D	CR	P	F
Skill in use of materials and techniques (LO 1)	The student always demonstrates extensive skill/s in the introduced materials and techniques	The student consistently demonstrates a high level of skill in the introduced materials and techniques	The student demonstrates competence of the introduced materials and techniques	Skill in the introduced materials and techniques is still developing	Technical skills are below standard
Create a body of studio-based works/examples (LO 2)	The portfolio creatively combines material, process, idea and technique showing a sophisticated interpretation of the set project	The portfolio demonstrates an accomplished understanding of how materials, processes, ideas or techniques can be combined or used relevant to set project	The portfolio demonstrates a competent understanding of some combinations or uses of material, process, idea or technique relevant to set project	The portfolio demonstrates basic understanding of materials, process and technique	Incomplete or flawed body of work
Developing understanding between concepts and techniques (LO 2, 3)	The student can clearly articulate and evaluate a range of concepts and how these relate to materials and techniques	The student can explain concepts and how these relate to materials and techniques	The student can explain introduced concepts and is developing an understanding of how these relate to materials and techniques	The student is developing an understanding of the relationship between introduced concepts and techniques	Concepts and techniques are not explained

Assessment Task 2

Research Project

Students will be assigned an artist’s book to research. A written response (500 words) that evaluates the work and reflects on its contextual framework will be submitted, then discussed in a panel format in class.

Value: 25%

Due date: 29/03/2024

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Identify and reflect on examples of the book as an art form (LO 2, 4)	Artworks are analysed, evaluated and contextualised to inform a critical reflection	Artworks are analysed, evaluated and contextualised	Artworks are described rather than analysed to form basic reflections. There is limited understanding of the broader context	Artworks are described but not reflected on. An understanding of context is not demonstrated	The student does not identify or reflect on examples of artist books
Research and reflect on relevant theoretical and philosophical framework (LO 4)	A range of relevant material including journal articles, essays, podcasts, interviews are referenced to build a comprehensive review of the topic	Relevant material including journal articles, essays, podcasts, interviews to explore the general topic	The student looks only to familiar sources for theoretical material. References are unrelated to the topic	The student is not familiar with relevant theoretical material. References are unrelated to the topic	There is no evidence of engagement with theoretical material
Explain research and articulate a position on a topic (LO 4)	The student clearly articulates their research in detail. Responses to questions indicate well-formulated positions on the topic	The student clearly articulates broad research. Responses to questions indicate thought out positions on the topic	The student can explain their research. Responses to questions indicate that a position on the topic is still developing	The student can speak about their research but explanations are unclear. Responses to questions indicate an unformed position on the topic	The presentation does not explain research
Use academic referencing where required (LO 4)	Academic referencing is used correctly	Academic referencing is used correctly	Academic referencing requires further attention to the style guide	Academic referencing is inconsistent	Academic referencing is not used

Assessment Task 3

Project 2

Development and completion of an artist's book/publication that responds to the project outline. Support work including idea development, experimentation, research and technical tests should also be submitted, along with a short artist's statement.

Value: 50%

Due date: Exam period, date TBC.

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Skill in use of materials and techniques (LO 1)	The student always demonstrates extensive skill/s in the introduced materials and techniques of book design	The student consistently demonstrates a high level of skill in the introduced materials	The student demonstrates competence in the introduced materials and techniques of book design	Skill in the introduced materials and techniques of book design are still developing	Technical skills in book design are below standard
Plan and produce a body of studio-based works using the book as an art form (LO 2)	The student works independently to identify and research an original approach to the project brief. The portfolio creatively combines materials, techniques and ideas to achieve a sophisticated interpretation of the book as an art form, where concept and book design are closely interwoven	The student works independently to identify a relevant approach to the project brief. The portfolio demonstrates an accomplished understanding of how materials, techniques and ideas can be combined when working with the book as an art form. The work effectively translates a concept through book design	The student relies on guidance to develop an appropriate approach to the project brief. The portfolio demonstrates a competent understanding of some combinations of materials, techniques and ideas relevant to the book as an art form, that shows the student is developing a connection between a concept and the book design	The student responds to the project brief without planning the aims, process or intended outcomes of the work. The portfolio demonstrates basic understanding of the materials, techniques and ideas relevant to the book as an art form. The work presents a concept that is unconnected to the book design	The student does not plan or produce an independent project
Engage with experimental approaches to investigate the potential of techniques (LO 1, 2, 3)	Continuous testing, analysis, and repetition demonstrates thorough exploration of the process. Experimentation with different approaches informs decision making	Testing, analysis, and repetition demonstrates considered exploration of the process. Experimentation with different approaches is evident in decision making	There is minimal evidence of testing, analysis, or repetition to explore the process. A predefined idea rather than experimentation guides decision-making	There is no evidence of testing, analysis, or repetition to explore the process. The work presented is unresolved due to limited consideration of composition and a lack of experimentation	The student does not experiment to complete works
Reflect on the artist book discipline through independent research and studio practice (LO 2, 4)	The portfolio is informed by critical analysis and reflection on historical, theoretical, and contemporary contexts of the artist book	The portfolio is informed by consistent analysis and reflection on historical, theoretical, and contemporary contexts of the artist book	The portfolio adequately considers historical, theoretical, and contemporary contexts of the artist book	The portfolio includes basic references to historical, theoretical, and contemporary contexts of the artist book	There are insufficient connections between studio practice and historical, theoretical, and contemporary contexts of the artist book

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

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 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.

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

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 all ANU students