KVB117 Visual Arts Open Studio 1

Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal

Overview

This unit introduces current creative visual arts practices - their processes, reception and contribution to society. It looks at individual visual art practice through applying creative processes, 'art thinking' and the development of a conceptual/contextual framework to support studio activities. The open-ended conditions of current creative practices are diverse, complex and multi-layered. With its emphasis on transmedia experimentation, the studio facilitates the understanding of these conditions to develop creative skills. This unit supports independent, self-directed art practice. By exploring a range of transmedia strategies for art practice and identifying your individual perspectives and interests, you will develop ways of engaging with the possibilities and challenges arising from the practice of contemporary art. This unit also fosters communication skills, self-motivation, sense of inquiry and openness to new ideas, media and ways of working.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Identify, demonstrate, and discuss knowledge of Visual Arts techniques, concepts, and contemporary contexts in relation to creative practice.
2. Develop literacy in visual, material, and written languages appropriate to Visual Art in your creative practice.
3. Communicate effectively in oral, written, and creative modes relevant to the Visual Arts.
4. Apply creative and critical processes to the development of your ideas and practical outcomes through reflection on your independent art practice.

Content

Learning Approaches

The creative community of the Open Studio is established in professional quality artist studios, with access to gallery, installation, digital and workshop spaces and resources. Staff and student consultations will be supported by a range of approaches, including practical activities, lectures, tutorials, maintenance of a visual diary, exhibitions, site visits, readings, critiques, collaborative tasks, negotiated goal setting and independent investigation and research.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

Staff will provide formative feedback on your work throughout the tutorials, and studio sessions for this unit. This process will include a mid-semester review of your portfolio.

Assessment

Overview

The two individual assessments for this unit require you to prepare an oral presentation and a portfolio of your creative work. The two assignments are integrated and demonstrate your application of creative and critical processes.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information see the Canvas site for this unit. This includes information about assignment submission, late assignments and assignment extensions.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Presentation (oral)

This assessment requires you to give an oral presentation (accompanied by a written submission) that describes and contextualises features of your studio practice.

Assessment: Portfolio

You are required to submit a portfolio of work that documents your entire body of work undertaken during the semester, with written and researched studio rationale and contextual review.

This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.

Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Requirements to Study

Costs

The unit has a materials levy. Alternative arrangements may be available for students experiencing financial hardship. Refer to the unit Canvas site for more information.

Resources

Risk Assessment Statement

All students and staff are required to complete the Tier 1 CIF General Health and Safety Induction for access to campus buildings and facilities. This must be completed online.

This unit also requires a Tier 2 CIF Health and Safety Induction which is provided by the technician on site in the theatre, workshop or studio. Not all students are required to complete the Tier 2 induction.

This unit also requires a Tier 3 CIF Health and Safety Induction which is a hands on induction on specific machinery. Not all students are required to complete the Tier 3 induction.

You will be instructed on safe procedures and the required safety gear for all studio and workshop processes that are demonstrated. Health and Safety files are readily available for all materials and machinery in all studios areas. Technical supervision is provided for workshops and available on a regular basis during the week. Technical supervision is mandatory in 3D workshop and printmaking studios. A minimum of three students is required for after-hours access to studios. Risk assessment forms must be completed and submitted before project work starts. You have an obligation to make yourself familiar with and adhere to the Visual Arts Studio Health and Safety Procedures and Health and Safety Documents. Refer to the QUT Health and Safety website.

Course Learning Outcomes

KK34 Bachelor of Fine Arts

1. Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
   Relates to: ULO1
2. Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and concepts underpinning your field of creative practice.
   Relates to: ULO1
3. Demonstrate complex problem solving through iterative experimentation and the creative and critical development of ideas and outcomes.
   Relates to: ULO2
4. Demonstrate technical proficiency in at least one area of your field of creative practice.
   Relates to: ULO2
5. Communicate independent learning clearly and coherently in diverse modes relevant to your field of creative practice.
   Relates to: ULO3
6. Represent and promote your work in ways relevant to your creative field.
   Relates to: ULO3
7. Discern, critically analyse and synthesise knowledge in complex creative practice settings.
   Relates to: ULO4
8. Formulate and apply an independent perspective through reflection and by acting on the informed critique of others.
   Relates to: ULO4