FINEARTS 212 : Studio Practice 2
Creative Arts and Industries
2020 Semester Two (1205) (30 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This course develops the skills needed for self-generating studio research methods, applying appropriate presentation strategies and observing meaning effects produced by artworks in preparation for more independent learning at studio 3 and 4. Media-based projects engage with material, conceptual and technical learning in a selected media area. Self-directed projects offer the opportunity for students to self-generate the questions and ideas of interest to them and to work with staff to develop the appropriate conceptual and technical research methods for achieving their goals. Underpinning all teaching and learning in this course are the cultural principals of partnership, participation and protection, explored through varying approaches to knowledge and ways of being in the world.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
Learning Outcomes
- Generate and apply a range of material languages and a variety of conceptual methods in response to set briefs and/or as self-initiated activity. (Capability 1.2 and 3.1)
- Develop skills in technical workshop processes and technologies and apply these to the development and realisation of art ideas. (Capability 1.1 and 5.2)
- Develop and demonstrate skills in studio research methods that are open-ended, experimental and reflexive. (Capability 2.2 and 3.2)
- Critically reflect on how your practice engages with Maori contexts and content (tikanga Maori) and other cultural, political, global, historical and ecological contexts. (Capability 4.1 and 5.1)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Project | 50% | Individual Coursework |
| Project | 50% | Individual Coursework |
| 2 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||
| Project | ||||||||||
| Project | ||||||||||
Pass Requirements
A total grade of 50% or higher is required to pass Fine Arts 212. Each of the two projects in this course is weighted at 50% of the total grade.
Teaching & Learning Methods
This studio course uses Project Based Learning as a main teaching and learning method. Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging, and complex question, problem, or challenge. In this course, staff authored studio project briefs and student self-directed briefs set students on a process of discovery. They offer students a means to conduct their own learning and development and to respond in individual and diverse ways. Studio class activities include discussions with lecturers, group feedback sessions, gallery visits, reading groups, technical workshops, seminars and lectures. These activities assist students and staff to draw out meaning and value, and to co-evaluate studio work. Assessment criteria provide a flexible framework for rewarding student learning.
Learning Resources
Students are expected to supply their own studio materials for this course. This will vary depending on the project being undertaken at the time. Lecturers and technical staff will advise students accordingly at the outset of each project.
Workload Expectations
Following University guidelines, a 30 point course represents about 300 hours of study. During a typical teaching week there will be a 1 hour of lecture time, 5 hours of studio class time (including workshops), and an expectation that students will spend 14 hours per week independent study time, e.g. making time, time in workshops, reading, reflection, preparing for formative and summative assessments. For the 12 teaching weeks this totals to 240 hours, leaving 60 hours of independent study time across study break periods.
Health & Safety
The mental, cultural and physical health and safety of students and staff takes priority above all other things. Full Health, Safety and Wellbeing guidelines are made available to students following enrolment in a studio course. Please refer to Canvas for these documents.
Other Information
We shall communicate with you via your university email. You are welcome to redirect these to a private email, but it is your responsibility to check these messages. Please note our announcements from Canvas go to your university email.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).
In the event of unexpected disruption
We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.
Copyright Warning Notice
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Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.