Unit Outline

You will be supported and guided in the generation of ideas for art projects through speculative play and experimentation. You will develop an independent Project Proposal through iterations of research, making and reflection. You will develop your creative research practice and learn how to refine your intellectual, cultural and contextual interests in the creation of new work. You may continue to work within a specific medium or as your exploration dictates adopt other media and processes. You will participate in critical and analytical discourse and media expertise that is both in-depth and generalised.

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.	Initiate an inquiry and communicate strategies for implementation.
2.	Iterate and refine an inquiry through cycles of activity and reflection, evaluating the likely productivity of multiple avenues of further exploration.
3.	Identify and analyse relevant contexts for an inquiry.
4.	Identify, document and comprehensively implement WHS practices relevant to your project.
5.	Work collaboratively, constructively, and respectfully within group and individual learning contexts

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	25 credit points of intermediate units from studio practices major and FSA221, FSA222, FSA223
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following FSX311 or FSF311/FSF312 or FSP311/FSP312 or FSR311/FSR312 or FSG311/FSG312 or FSS311/FSS312 or FSE311/FSE312 or FSH311/FSH312 or FFE312/FFE313

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:	Project proposal	Week 6	25 %	LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 2:	Critique of folio of works demonstrating iterative approaches to a self-directed project	Week 9	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Journal and folio of works demonstrating iterative approaches to a self-directed project.	Week 14	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Critical reflection.	Week 15	10 %	LO1

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Project proposal

Task Description:

Written project proposal setting out a summary, literature review, methodology, WHS concerns and timeline.

Task Length:

1000 words

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Develop strategies to conceptualise and develop a self-initiated project proposal.	LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Identify appropriate project development and resolution strategies.	LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5
3	Synthesise relevant information to support and situate your project proposal.	LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5
4	Identify and apply occupational health and safety measures appropriate to the area of study.	LO4
5	Write with clarity, constructing a structured argument within the word limit supported by relevant and authoritative sources, using Harvard referencing conventions.	LO1, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Critique of folio of works demonstrating iterative approaches to a self-directed project

Task Description:

Oral and visual presentation situating your project

Task Length:

5 minutes

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Develop skills to articulate and develop an engaging and considered presentation to an audience.	LO2, LO3, LO5
2	Employ skills in research, expression and critical thought.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Identify contextual sources relevant to support the delivery of a presentation.	LO3, LO4
4	Participate in studio-based learning.	LO5

Assessment Task 3: Journal and folio of works demonstrating iterative approaches to a self-directed project.

Task Description:

Develop a body of work that is based on the identification and investigation of techniques, materials and processes appropriate to the proposal.

Task Length:

Folio

Due Date:

Week 14

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Initiate an enquiry and develop strategies for self-directed experimentation.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Adopt creative strategies and considered research practices to refine your inquiry through cycles of activity and reflection.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Synthesise technical, conceptual, and contextual knowledge to generate an iterative body of work	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 4: Critical reflection.

Task Description:

Write a reflective analysis of the development and implementation of the project, focusing on how iterations have informed your thinking and your engagement with materials and techniques.

Task Length:

300 words

Due Date:

Week 15

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describe and reflect on the ideas, processes, contexts, and outcomes of your project via an artist statement.	LO1

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.