Unit Outline

Painting is a dynamic art form that continues to captivate both artists and audiences alike. This course is tailored to students with a keen interest in contemporary art and a desire to acquire the fundamental principles of painting. By engaging in this unit, you will gain an understanding of painting and its significance within the realm of visual culture. You will have the opportunity to delve into a rich historical background of this medium as well as explore innovative directions. You will work through a series of exercises and undertake two set projects, all under the guidance of experienced teachers who will introduce you to traditional methods as well as contemporary approaches in painting. These exercises and projects will equip you with essential skills that can be further developed and experimented with. Your learning experience will be enriched through critical discussions and contextual research, enabling you to broaden your artistic horizons. Workplace health and safety are paramount in any art studio. This unit will provide you with vital information to ensure that you can work safely and sustainably with painting media.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Apply knowledge and skills to manipulate tools, materials and techniques in a range of paint media.
2.	Respond to, and interpret a brief, to produce finished work.
3.	Use writing and documentation to explore, develop and contextualise your engagement with paint media.
4.	Apply WHS practices relevant to painting techniques, materials, equipment and workspaces.
5.	Work collaboratively, constructively, and respectfully within group and individual learning contexts

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	WHS Quiz	See the MyLO site for the due date	0 %	LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Folio of technical exercises	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO1, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Adaptation and Critique	See the MyLO site for the due date	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 4:	Beyond the Still Life	See the MyLO site for the due date	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: WHS Quiz

Task Description:

n/a

Task Length:

Quiz

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate knowledge of WHS practices relevant to painting techniques, materials, equipment and workspaces.	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Folio of technical exercises

Task Description:

Completed folio of technical exercises

Task Length:

A folio of at least one attempt at each exercise

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	The application of technical skill in response to set exercises	LO1, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Adaptation and Critique

Task Description:

Students make a finished painting adapting a painting that they find through research. Their process of painting and research into the original work are presented to the class.

Task Length:

• 1 finished painting (A4 min) • 3 minute illustrated / annotated presentation

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply knowledge of formal and conceptual properties of art and design to produce your own creative work in response to the task	LO1, LO2, LO4
2	Communicate, document and contextualise your work in terms of relevant artwork, conceptual and stylistic references, and challenges and successes	LO3
3	Constructive and respectful participation in critique activities	LO5

Assessment Task 4: Beyond the Still Life

Task Description:

Students undertake the development of a painting within a genre determined by the Unit Coordinator. The painting, plus journal and supporting work are submitted long with a written statement.

Task Length:

• Folio of creative works (1 painting and support work) • Studio journal (min 24 pages) • Written reflection (300-500 words)

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply knowledge of formal and conceptual properties of painting to produce your own creative work in response to the task brief.	LO1, LO2, LO4
2	Exploration via Journal and Support work.	LO2, LO3
3	Describe and reflect on the exploration and refinement of ideas, formal properties, and outcomes, connecting these to relevant artworks or contexts.	LO3
4	Work collaboratively, constructively, and respectfully within group and individual learning contexts	LO5

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.