| Semester 2, 2021 Online | |
| Short Description: | Artists&their Studio Practice |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Creative Arts |
| Student contribution band : | 2021 Grandfather Funding Cl 2 |
| ASCED code : | 100301 - Fine Arts |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Enrolment is not permitted in VIS1402 if VSA2001 has been previously completed.
Rationale
Fundamental knowledge about visual art ideas and processes is essential for both students of art and practising artists. As such, students should learn how to critically engage with, and form an understanding of, artists’ intentions, and how these are realised through process and material. The aim of this course is to provide students with the foundational skills required to critically examine art practices. This knowledge underpins both the ongoing discussion of art and ideas, and the studio practices of individual artists engaged with professional art industries.
Synopsis
This course will examine multifaceted approaches to art practice and aesthetics, positioned within the focus of 20th and 21st century cultural and artistic theories. Students will view and research key artists and the ways in which they articulate conceptual intentions to reach creative outcomes. The knowledge obtained from this course will form the basis for subsequent courses about art and ideas, and provides key information for students engaged in studio-based courses or activity, who will need to become critically reflective of their own work, as practicing artists. This course will also introduce students to discussions about the public reception of artworks, and how works can become a conversation between artist and viewer.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- Assess individual artistic practices and the concepts and processes which are seminal in the formation of visual outcomes and ethical research;
- Apply critical and creative thought processes through the analysis of visual arts practice;
- Communicate effectively in a range of modes but especially in writing, particularly by clearly and logically expressing ideas pertaining to aesthetic and conceptual visual arts perspectives and outcomes;
- Work independently and be responsible for developing and adapting knowledge to articulate concepts that relate to individual artist analysis.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Examining key artists – works and processes |
25.00 |
| 2. |
How artists talk and write about their art practices |
25.00 |
| 3. | How to discuss and critically analyse art works and processes | 25.00 |
| 4. | Discussing and interpreting artist intention versus viewer reception | 25.00 |
Text and Materials
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=02&subject1=VIS1402)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference Materials
(If you require assistance with writing, this is a good resource.)
ARTAND
Eyeline
Art in America
Frieze
Parkett
Elephant
Art Monthly
Australian Art Collector
Australian Art Review
Artlink
Juxtaposed
Monster Children
Cabinet magazine
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Curator (.
Student Workload Expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 65.00 |
| Lectures or Workshops | 30.00 |
| Private Study | 70.00 |
Assessment Details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Objectives Assessed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHORT ANSWER (500 WORDS) | 100 | 20 | 09 Aug 2021 | 1,3 | |
| ARTIST INTERVIEW (600 WORDS) | 100 | 30 | 06 Sep 2021 | 3,4 | |
| WRITTEN ESSAY (1250 WORDS) | 100 | 50 | 22 Oct 2021 | 2,3,4 |
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
On-campus Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures and tutorials) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
ONL Attendance Requirements:
There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students’ responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Deferred and Supplementary examinations will be held in accordance with the Assessment Procedure . -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment Notes
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Referencing in assignments must comply with the Harvard (AGPS) referencing system. This system should be used by students to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The Harvard (APGS) style to be used is defined by the USQ library’s referencing guide. This guide can be found at .