In this course students extend their technical and theoretical skills in sculpture and spatial practice via set projects and conceptual prompts. Students will investigate the pivotal role of sculpture and spatial practice in contemporary art via studio projects which critique and activate the possibilities of sculpture. For example, students may engage with histories and theories of sculpture and spatial practice and its capacity to shape both architectural and social spaces. By reflecting on the histories and possibilities of sculpture and spatial practice, students will create work that puts sculpture and spatial practice in context and dialogue with contemporary art.
Students may complete this course up to four times for a maximum credit value of 24 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:
- Politics of Bodies: Sculpture, Figure Modelling, Performance and Choreography
- Politics of Spaces: Installation, Sculpture and Spatial Practice
This course introduces students to site-responsive installation as a conceptual framework to address the theme of monuments and monumentality. It explores contemporary artistic methods for responding to and intervening in existing sites and creating new spaces. Through conceptual and intuitive approaches, students use media most conducive to the project. Site responsive projects are ubiquitous in biennials and other contemporary art exhibitions around the world, and in developing their own projects, students will examine the genealogy of art practice that current approaches have developed from and consider new directions.
- Socially Engaged Art Practice: Authorship, Dialogue and Community
This course experiments with "social practice" and "social sculpture", where the structure and relationships that constitute the art situation are activated to become politically engaged. The experimental nature of the construction of situations does not determine what the artwork is in advance of its audience. It is constituted by the dialogue or interaction that the situation elicits. The course will centre on student-led projects developed within specific contexts. This requires context-specific research and knowledge acquisition. These projects will not necessarily be undertaken individually, and how students become involved in each other's projects will be an important exercise in negotiating different roles. Social practice is also becoming an important form of outreach for museums, and so the projects will address the future implications of this as well as situate their methods concerning the history of dialogue and participation in art practice.
- Active Materials: Casting, 3D Modelling and Bio Art
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- demonstrate competency with a range of advancing technical skills in relation to studio area & contemporary art practice;
- independently explore the potential of material/s & methods relevant to the studio area and set projects;
- recognise and analyse precedents and influences on artistic practice; and
- evaluate chosen studio methodologies on the outcomes of studio projects.
Research-Led Teaching
This course is based on current discourses and practices in the international field of contemporary art engaged in research-led historiographic and ethnographic art practices of political storytelling
Field Trips
There will be an excursion to the National War Memorial in week 2 and a walking tour of the city in week 7
Additional Course Costs
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 formaterials 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. Thesematerials 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 studiospaces 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 AccessFee each semester.
For further information and to Pay Materials and Access Fees go to: https://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/required-resources-and-incidental-
Examination Material or equipment
Students are required to present completed work, written reflections, documents and statements about their presentations. Students will present their work for assessment in anominated time and place within the classroom
Required Resources
See CANVAS
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:
- 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 |
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| 1 | Monumentality | |
| 2 | Monumentality | |
| 3 | Monumentality | Assessment Task 1 due in class (20%) |
| 4 | Contested Spaces | |
| 5 | Contested Spaces | |
| 6 | Contested Spaces | Assessment Task 2 due in class (20%) |
| 7 | Site Specific Art | |
| 8 | Site Specific Art | |
| 9 | Site Specific Art | Assessment Task 3 due in class (20%) |
| 10 | Collaboration and Collective Practice | |
| 11 | Collaboration and Collective Practice | |
| 12 | Collaboration and Collective Practice | Assessment Task 4 due in class (20%) |
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 |
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| Monumentality | 20 % | 06/08/2025 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Contested Spaces | 20 % | 27/08/2025 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Site Specific Art | 20 % | 01/10/2025 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Collaboration and Collective Practice | 20 % | 22/10/2025 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Reflective blog | 20 % | 30/10/2025 | 1,3,4 |
* 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 ‘Canvas’ 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
Respectful, generous and intellectually rigorous participation in group critique and other group learning formats is required
Attendance to all classes is expected unless you have a medical certificate or other valid reason. This is a practice-based studio course, which means your ability to achieve the learning outcomes will be affected by absences. More than one absence will significantly affect your engagement with the course. Students are expected to attend class from start to finish, and lateness of more than 15 minutes will be considered an absence. Remote participation is possible.
Weekly attendance at the Sculpture and Spatial Practice Meeting is expected
Participation in weekly Clean Up of the Sculpture and Spatial Practice Workshop is expected.
Examination(s)
Final assessment requires that students submit their work as outlined by the Sculpture and Spatial Practice Workshop before your allocated examination time during the examination periods
Assessment Task 1
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4
Monumentality
For this Assessment, students consider the concept of the Monument, choose an existing statue that they do not like because of what it represents and values. Create a proposition that questions or propositions for its removal, relocation, or reframing. Present this as a 3-5-minute presentation in class. Students may use PowerPoint, video, performance or objects to support their proposal.
Documentation of the assessed artwork and the statement is to be uploaded to Wattle by 5pm the day after assessment are presented.
Rubric
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Assessment Task 2
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4
Contested Spaces
Students will present an artwork installed in an agreed upon location for a critical feedback session with teachers and reflection with peers. Students will submit documentation of the presentation of their work in situ along with a written 150 word statement addressing key themes relating to topic.
Design or build a monument, anti-monument, or counter-monument for a contested space.
Documentation of the assessed artwork and the statement is to be uploaded to Wattle by 5pm the day after assessment are presented.
Rubric: Same as Assessment Task 1
Assessment Task 3
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4
Site Specific Art
Students will present an artwork installed in an agreed upon location for critical feedback session with teachers and reflection with peers. Students will submit documentation of the presentation of their work in situ along with a written 150 word statement addressing key themes relating to topic.
Design, enact, and document a walk or site-specific event. The assessment presentation will be a documentation of your walk. Your documentation can take any form. For example: a map, a sound file, a score, a video, photographs, or an installation. We will use the classroom and the courtyard to present your work.
Documentation of the assessed artwork and the statement is to be uploaded to Wattle by 5pm the day after assessment are presented.
Rubric: Same as Assessment Task 1
Assessment Task 4
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4
Collaboration and Collective Practice
Students will present an artwork installed in an agreed upon location for critical feedback session with teachers and reflection with peers. Students will submit documentation of the presentation of their work in situ along with a written 150 word statement addressing key themes relating to topic.
Design and present a monumental action in groups.
Documentation of the assessed artwork and the statement is to be uploaded to Wattle by 5pm the day after assessment are presented.
Rubric: Same as Assessment Task 1
Assessment Task 5
Learning Outcomes: 1,3,4
Reflective blog
Each week throughout the semester, students will write weekly reflections on topic area, including readings, artists, and previous class discussion (200 words per week). The blog entries are to be uploaded before class each week. A final pdf containing all weekly reflections are to be uploaded via Wattle by 5pm on the due date.
Requirements: Complete 200-word posts on the online discussion forum in response to weekly prompts.
Rubric
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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 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. 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.
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 Accessibility 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 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.
- ANUSA supports and represents all ANU students
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