FINEARTS 220 : Nga Toi Taketake: Fibre and Textile
Creative Arts and Industries
2021 Semester One (1213) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
The focus for this course in 2021 is exploring a Maori approach to fibre and dye practices as a starting point for developing a contemporary textile practice in Aotearoa. By developing a relationship with Harakeke (Phormium Tenax) and experimenting with natural dyes, students will develop a personal template for harvesting and working with natural fibres and dyes in their personal art practice.
Students will be given guidance in the Tikanga associated harvesting Harakeke and experiment with preparing it for various fibre practices. They will learn how to source, prepare, weave, and dye muka (flax fibre). Students will build their own basic weaving tool kit, as well as produce their own individual and / or collaborative woven outcomes for this course.
They will also conduct research into relevant creative practices in order to build a contextual understanding of the contemporary Maori approaches to dyeing and weaving fibre. Lastly, students will experiment and engage with presentation strategies for their material outcomes that effectively highlight the conceptual and material strengths or possibilities of their work.
This course is for students interested in fibre / textile practices and natural dyes.
Course Requirements
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 |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Tikanga: Demonstrate an understanding, and application of Tikanga associated with the areas of knowledge / practice covered in this course (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 4.1 and 6.2)
- Rangahau: Demonstrate knowledge of relevant historical and contemporary practices relevant to this course (Capability 1.3)
- Mātauranga: Employ the techniques, processes and methods learnt within the course towards the creation of an individual or collaborative piece of work (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 and 5.2)
- Whakaaturanga: Demonstrate skills in resolution and presentation (Capability 1.2, 2.1, 2.3 and 4.2)
- Whakawhanaungatanga: demonstrate healthy studio relationships and practice (Capability 1.2, 2.2, 3.1, 5.2 and 5.3)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Coursework | 70% | Individual Coursework |
| 2 types | 100% |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||
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Teaching & Learning Methods
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course comprising of:
150 hours total
- 36 hours studio time (3 hours per week)
- 114 hours self directed study
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is expected at scheduled activities to complete components of the course.
The course will not include live online events.
Attendance on campus is not required for the examination.
The activities for the course are scheduled as part of a standard weekly timetable, however students will also be required to undertake further, self- directed activities outside of class as part of their learning.
Health & Safety
Elam School of Fine Arts places the highest priority on ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff and students. We are equally committed to creative freedom, but this does not mean we shouldn’t concern ourselves with the risks we take in our creative practice. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the Health, Safety and Wellbeing guidelines for Elam students – these can be found under Files on Canvas.
Whilst engaged in this course, students are expected to follow University and Elam guidelines on respectful and inclusive behaviour with each other: in person, and, by email, zoom or other communication methods. This includes during class time, and, whilst communicating outside of class time with your colleagues and your lecturer/s.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.