KVB210 Time-Based Art: Moving Images

Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal

Overview

This unit introduces the theory and practice of the moving image as an art form. It addresses ideas and languages in relation to contemporary video and filmic art and what it shares with television, cinema and other time-based media. These concepts inform the development of methods and skills in practical experience by creating moving-image artwork. The unit looks also at literacy in the meaning, formal codes and conventions of moving images in order to encourage critical and analytical thinking that can be used to effectively communicate concepts through creative practice. An expansive range of video, filmic and time-based imagery currently dominates the cultural landscape. This unit engages with the conceptual and artistic possibilities of moving images which constitute a crucial graduate capability for those committed to building a professional practice in visual meaning-making and communication.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Identify, demonstrate, and discuss knowledge of moving image techniques, concepts, and contemporary contexts in relation to creative practice.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in, and critical analysis of visual, material, and written languages appropriate to moving images, synthesising these cognitive and technical skills in your creative practice.
3. Communicate effectively in oral, written, and creative modes relevant to the moving image, and present your practice for professional contexts.
4. Apply creative and critical development of ideas and practical outcomes, through analytical reflection on your independent creative practice.

Content

Learning Approaches

This unit is delivered via a combination of lectures, tutorials, and computer labs. Activities are designed to investigate specific themes pertaining to the lecture series. They offer an opportunity to engage with teaching staff, classmates and with the language of moving images. Computer lab activities are designed to include practical demonstrations, class discussions, assessment item work and personal consultations.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

You will receive formative feedback on your progress in the unit, delivered during in-class consultations.

Assessment

Overview

To demonstrate your developing critical and creative literacy regarding moving images, you are required to submit two assessments. The first is an oral critique of a moving image work. For the second assignment you are required to create a moving image work and submit an accompanying exegetical statement.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information see the Canvas site for this unit.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Critique (oral)

You will present a critical formal analysis of a moving image work.

Assessment: Recorded/rendered creative work

You will create a moving image work. This will be accompanied by an exegetical statement articulating the key contexts, concepts, forms, and techniques employed in your creative work.

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.

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