In this course students extend their technical and theoretical skills in painting via set projects and conceptual prompts. Students will investigate painting's pivotal role in contemporary art via studio projects and lectures which critique and activate the possibilities of what painting can be. For example, students may engage with histories, theories and material aspects of painting. By reflecting on painting on histories and possibilities students will make paintings in context and dialogue with contemporary art.

Students may complete this course up to five times for a maximum credit value of 30 units, provided they enrol in a different topic in each instance/semester. Please note that the course content, assessment structure, and reading list will change depending on the topic and the expertise of the lecturer convening the course. Please refer to the class summary for the specific term in which you wish to enrol for a detailed description.

Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Approaches to Composition and Colour in Painting
• Introduction to Abstract Painting

This course introduces principles for the development of abstract paintings, considering a variety of historical and contemporary examples. This includes abstraction developed out of organic sources, geometric principles, optical effects, materiality and hybrid social forms. Studio projects expand the student's conceptual and historical understanding of abstract painting, introduce a range of paint-handling skills, develop knowledge of acrylic, oil and other media and the understanding of how formal and material qualities contribute to the generation of meaning and affect. Studio work is informed by lectures, seminars and group discussions.

• Painting in the Photo-Digital Age

This course explores the ways photography and media practices (digital and analogue) have influenced approaches to painting both historically and in a contemporary context. Students' progress is supported by lectures, group discussions, and studio projects that focus on the nexus between the mediation of visual experience and painting.

• Studio Methodology for Painting
• Painting Materiality, Environment and Meaning

Learning Outcomes

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

1. demonstrate competency with a range of advancing technical skills in relation to studio area & contemporary art practice;
2. independently explore the potential of material/s & methods relevant to the studio area and set projects; 
3. recognise and analyse precedents and influences on artistic practice; and 
4. evaluate chosen studio methodologies on the outcomes of studio projects. 

Research-Led Teaching

The course encourages students to research the historical, theoretical and material frameworks that inform contemporary photo-digital painting beyond provided course information.

Field Trips

TBC

Additional Course Costs

Students are responsible for the purchase of their own materials (canvas, paint, brushes, etc.) in order to complete the course.

Required Resources and Incidental Fees – ANU School of Art

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.

There will be a range of shared class materials for students to use for a fee of $30, these materials support your project development in addition to your own materials.

For further information and to Pay Materials and Access Fees go to: https://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/required-resources-and-incidental-fees 

An Optional Workshop Access Fee of $60- is paid as a one-off access fee for any student enrolled in Painting courses. This Workshop Fee is for additional access to the workshop and use of equipment, tooling and consumable items during extra hours. It is not essential to course completion. Payment of the Workshop Fee is optional, but if a student chooses not to pay it, access to the workshops outside of stated course hours is not allowed. Even if you are enrolled in more than one Painting course in any semester, you only pay this fee once per semester.

Students have the option to obtain access the 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 

Please bring your own protective clothing, such as painting shirts, disposal gloves, cotton rags. You will also need smaller plastic containers with lids such as empty yogurt etc... containers to store unused paint.

Required Resources

Student contribution amounts under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA) and tuition fees support the course described in the Course Outline/Class Summary and include tuition, teaching materials and student access to the workshops for the stated course hours.

Recommended Resources

Please refer to the course Wattle Site

http://www.artpractical.com/feature/sight-free_seeing/

http://www.artbabble.org/video/sfmoma/robert-bechtle-paintingstillness

https://www.gerhard-richter.com/en/ Interview with Gerhard

Gerhard Richter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExfNJDh4K1g

Books:

Achim Hochdörfer, David Joselit with Manuela Ammer, 2016 Painting 2.0: Expression in the Information Age. Edition. Prestel

Batchen, Geoffrey 1999, Burning with Desire, The Conception of Photography, The MIT Press, Massachusetts

Hoptman Laura, 2015, The Forever Now Contemporary Painting in an Atemporal World, Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Fergusson, Russell 2005, The Undiscovered Country cat, exhibition presented at The Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, 3 October 2004-16 January 2005.

Schwabsky, B (ed.) Vitamin P2: 2011, New Perspectives in Painting, Phaidon Press Limited, London.

Smith, B, Smith, T, Heathcote C, 1991, Australian Painting 1788-1990, Oxford University Press.

Rugoff, Ralph, Silverman, Kaja, Schwabsky, Barry, Christov-Bakarglev, Carolyn, Herber, Martin 2008, The Painting Of Modern Life, Hayward Publishing, London.

Staff Feedback

Students will receive individual formative verbal feedback during the studio workshops. Students will also receive verbal feedback from staff and students during group discussions

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	Wednesday February 19, 2-6pm Painting Crit Space 1.13 and Painting Studio 1.21, SOA&D Bldg 105 On Campus.
2	Wednesday February 26, 2-6pm Painting Crit Space 1.13 and Painting Studio 1.21, SOA&D Bldg 105 On Campus.
3	Wednesday March 05, 2-6pm Painting Crit Space 1.13 and Painting Studio 1.21, SOA&D Bldg 105 On Campus.
4	Wednesday March 12, 2-6pm Painting Crit Space 1.13 and Painting Studio 1.21, SOA&D Bldg 105 On Campus.
5	Wednesday March 19, 2-6pm Painting Crit Space 1.13 and Painting Studio 1.21, SOA&D Bldg 105 On Campus.
6	Wednesday March 26, 2-6pm Painting Crit Space 1.13 and Painting Studio 1.21, SOA&D Bldg 105 On Campus.	Work in progress folio due.
7	Wednesday April 16, 2-6pm Painting Crit Space 1.13 and Painting Studio 1.21, SOA&D Bldg 105 On Campus.
8	Wednesday April 23, 2-6pm Painting Crit Space 1.13 and Painting Studio 1.21, SOA&D Bldg 105 On Campus.
9	Wednesday April 30, 2-6pm Painting Crit Space 1.13 and Painting Studio 1.21, SOA&D Bldg 105 On Campus.
10	Wednesday May 07, 2-6pm Painting Crit Space 1.13 and Painting Studio 1.21, SOA&D Bldg 105 On Campus.
11	Wednesday May 14, 2-6pm Painting Crit Space 1.13 and Painting Studio 1.21, SOA&D Bldg 105 On Campus.
12	Wednesday May 21, 2-6pm Painting Crit Space 1.13 and Painting Studio 1.21, SOA&D Bldg 105 On Campus.

Tutorial Registration

This course has a single class only and does not require 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
Work in progress folio and visual documentation	30 %	26/03/2025	31/03/2024	1,2,3,4
Visual Diary, research and participation	20 %	30/05/2025	18/06/2025	1,2,3
Final Folio	50 %	30/05/2024	18/06/2024	1,2,3,4

* 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.

Examination(s)

Final semester folio and visual diary are assessed during exam week

Assessment Task 1

Work in progress folio and visual documentation

This folio will contain experimentation and process-based work in the form of paintings, drawings, photos, digital collages, image transfers, AI generated imagery and class notes that demonstrate progress towards the final project commensurate with course workload expectations.

Value: 30%

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	C	P	F
Utilise and experiment with paint materials and photo-digital processes commensurate with course workload expectations. [LO 1-4]	Work in progress folio demonstrates a high quantity of work with a high level of experimentation and application of material processes.	Work in progress folio demonstrates a substantial quantity of work with a good level of experimentation and application of material processes.	Work in progress folio demonstrates a competent quantity of work with a range of skills.	Applies limited range of skills at an adequate level.	Application of skills and processes below adequate standard.

Assessment Task 2

Visual Diary, research and participation

Visual Documentation and Research/Participation

Value: 20%

Keep an ongoing visual diary (physical/digital or hybrid) that documents your engagement with the course content, lectures, personal extended research and records the steps of your process throughout the semester.

This documentation should address the follow criteria:

• Ability to conduct in-depth research relevant to your project.
• Your engagement with course content.
• Your documentation and reflection upon processes utilised throughout the semester.

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	C	P	F
Engage, document and reflect on material processes and theoretical contexts related to course content. [LO 1-3]	High level of critical engagement and reflection evident in visual documentation.	Significant level of critical engagement and reflection evident in visual documentation.	Competent level of engagement evident in visual documentation.	Attempts are made to engage with course content evident in visual documentation.	Inadequate engagement, with course content.

Assessment Task 3

Final Folio

This folio will contain a series of independently driven resloved works that combine painting with photo-digital processes

Rubric

CRITERIA	HD	D	C	P	F
Utilise and experiment with paint materials and photo-digital processes. [LO 1-4]	Consistently experiments and applies various processes to an exceptionally high level.	Consistently applies processes to a high level.	Applies broad range of skills at a competent level.	Applies limited range of skills at an adequate level.	Application of skills and processes below adequate standard.
Recognition of relationship between concepts and process apparent in folio and visual documentation. [LO 1-4]	Insightful and independent links established between concepts, process and final folio.	Clear relationships links established between concepts, process and final folio.	Work reveals links between concepts, process and final folio to a competent level.	Work reveals links between concepts, process and final folio to a satisfactory level but lacks higher level awareness.	Insufficient level understanding between concepts, process and final folio.
Create and resolve a body of work that combines photo-digital processes with painting commensurate with course workload expectations. [LO 1-4]	A highly sophisticated and resolved body of work combining photo-digital processes with painting in an innovative and independent way.	A resolved body of work combining photo-digital processes with painting in an independent way.	A competent body of work that demonstrates a level independent enquiry and innovation with photo-digital processes and painting.	An adequate body of work with some gaps missing in the final resolution and engagement with photo-digital processes.	An inadequate amount of work and experimentation with photo-digital processes and painting.

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

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. Any use of artificial intelligence must be properly referenced. Failure to properly cite use of Generative AI will be considered a breach of academic integrity.

Returning Assignments

Folio will be available to be picked up after the exam period.

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

An assignment may be resubmitted on medical grounds.

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.

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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
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• ANU Academic Skills supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
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