FINEARTS 761 : Contemporary Practice 1
Creative Arts and Industries
2021 Semester One (1213) (30 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
The development of ideas and approaches will be informed by; an introduction to common methodologies, designed to provide a basis for independent invention, initiation into protocols of engagement and exploration and the exchange of readings (provided and found as a result of independent research).
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
- 1. Demonstrate a high order of skill in the iterative development of ideas through an exploration of material effects, using highly specialised and advanced processes of studio experimentation. (Capability 1.1 and 1.3)
- Demonstrate initiative in the development of an original and highly specialized working knowledge in response to materials being handled and meaning effects produced. (Capability 2.1 and 3.1)
- Develop advanced research skills that include a range of material, conceptual and contextual methodologies and apply these to independent and substantial studio production and an exploratory research portfolio. (Capability 2.3 and 3.1)
- Develop a critical awareness of relevant local and global art practices as well as current issues and debates in the field. (Capability 2.1, 2.3, 4.1 and 6.1)
- Develop advanced skills in critical and reflexive dialogue for an academic audience. (S.S.3, C.E.2) (Capability 3.2, 4.2 and 5.3)
- Acheive a personally useful, original and compelling process of capturing and sharing their development as artists. (Capability 2.1 and 5.3)
- Demonstrate the ability to be an effective facilitator of a personal practice and possess the ability to support the practice of others. (Capability 3.1 and 3.2)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100% | Individual Coursework |
| 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||||
| Coursework | ||||||||||
A total grade of 50% or higher is required to pass Fine Arts 761
Teaching & Learning Methods
This course moves between group studio teaching and intensive learning opportunities that take place in the studio environment. Achievement is explored and reflected on within a shared studio conversation. Students will learn through a combination of iterative experimentation and academic dialogue while also becoming experienced in presentation as a result of their participation in studio dialogue.
As is the case with co-requisites courses 762,763 learning occurs with a disciplinary base.
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 30 point course. An involvement of 20 hours per week is expected. For this course, you can expect 3 hours of academic contact in the studio each week. Student independent study time is additional and includes; preparatory reading, estimated to require 2 hours per week and approximately 17 hours of self-directed study each week.
300 hours total
● 36 studio contact hours (3hrs per week) which includes:
● 24 hours preparatory reading (2 hr per week)
● 240 hours of assessed self-study (17 hrs per week)
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is [required/expected] at scheduled activities including [labs/tutorials/studios/clinics] to [complete/receive credit for] components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including [seminars/tutorials/labs/studios] will [be available/not be available] as recordings.
The course [will/will not] include live online events including [group discussions/tutorials].
Attendance on campus is [required/not required] for the [test/exam].
The activities for the course are scheduled as a [standard weekly timetable/block delivery].
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.
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.