FINEARTS 409 : Studio 4 B

Creative Arts and Industries

2020 Semester Two (1205) (60 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Building on Studio 4A this course will assist students to develop further their creative practice through the production of a coherent body of studio-based work. Students will further develop their understanding and articulation of concepts and discourses relevant to their studio work. The course promotes a reflexive understanding of creative practice and strategies for its professional presentation.

Course Overview

This is a 12 week core studio-based course. It provides students with an opportunity to develop and extend their art/design practice in relation to a set of technical processes and a topical idea or a cultural issue. In individual and group learning settings the course encourages students to expand their conceptual, interpretive skills to better understand how the outcomes of their studio-practice are interpreted by others. In developing such an understanding, alongside technical skill, the student will extend their capacity to become an independent artist/designer.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: FINEARTS 408 Restriction: FINEARTS 404, 405

Semester Availability

Monday 27th July - Friday 30th October

Course Co-ordinator

James Cousins j.cousins@auckland.ac.nz

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. 1. Realise an original body of work through independent studio activity (Capability 1.1 and 1.2)
  2. 2. Initiate and develop a personal set of ideas in relation to a projected body of work (Capability 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3)
  3. 3. Exhibit a sophisticated understanding of the relationship between self-generated ideas and art/design outcomes; utilise these ideas effectively in the development of their studio work (Capability 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 6.1 and 6.2)
  4. 5. Have an ability to visually and verbally articulate the ideas and sensibilities associated with their practice (Capability 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Coursework 100% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Coursework

A total grade of 50% or higher is required to pass Fine Arts 408. The final project in this course is weighted at 100% of the total grade.

Pass Requirements

A total grade of 50% or higher is required to pass Fine Arts 408. The final project in this course is weighted at 100% of the total grade.

Teaching & Learning Methods

In this course there are regular group feedback sessions and  conversations seeking  to actively engage students in open, supportive and critically constructive dialogue. These group meetings aim to be student centred and student led with an emphasis on student participation, informed debate, and  collegial discussion.  Small group meetings with  the lecturer/s will regularly take place as well, these meetings can be used to group students with similar interests (or tasks) facilitating an individualised and collective learning experience.  In addition, the course lecturer/s will regularly be available for face-to-face meetings with individual students. These meetings will support individual studio learning and add to group learning experiences offered within the course.  Students may also supplement their learning to take advantage of the technological and discipline based workshops on offer within the school. Students are encouraged to book one-to-one sessions with the lecturer/s teaching on the course. It is our expectation that each student will have at least one such meeting each fortnight. We would also encourage students to meet in small groups with teaching staff when appropriate to their practice.
 

Workload Expectations

The  workload expectation for this course is 32 hours of independent studio-based and 8 hours of class/contact time each week. Activities within this 8 hour period include one-to-one meetings, studio critiques, visiting art galleries, lectures.

Health & Safety

The mental, cultural and physical health and safety of students and staff takes priority above all other things.
For rules pertaining to health and safety please refer to Canvas

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.

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings.
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.

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

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 https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/student-support/personal-support/students-with-disabilities.html

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

This material is protected by copyright and has been copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license. You may not sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of this course pack/material to any other person. Where provided to you in electronic format, you may only print from it for your own private study and research. Failure to comply with the terms of this warning may expose you to legal action for copyright infringement and/or disciplinary action by the University.

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.

Published on 24/06/2020 11:21 a.m.