This studio-based course explores a range of experimental approaches to drawing and its relationship to contemporary art practice. In the twentieth century, many artists made line the subject of sustained exploration and in this course students will have the opportunity to extend and expand these investigations. Using a range of materials and processes, combined with lectures and seminars, students will work through a series of projects aimed at developing a broader understanding of the extraordinary range of possibilities offered by drawing. Work health and safety (WHS) instruction is an integral component of this course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and the skills to:

1. competently utilise a range of skills relevant to experimental drawing in response to set projects;
2. explore the potential of a range of materials and processes used in drawing;
3. investigate the inventive application of concepts and processes relevant to experimental drawing; and
4. engage with historical and theoretical contexts relevant to the set projects.

Field Trips

Occasional excursions may be scheduled throughout the semester.

Additional Course Costs

The School of Art & Design provides additional access to the workshop areas and use of equipment, tooling and consumable items during extra hours. For this access the School charges the Optional Workshop Fee. This is not a compulsory fee and is not essential to course completion, however if a student chooses not to pay it, access to the workshop areas and equipment outside of stated course hours is not allowed.

The School of Art & Design supplies materials that become your physical property on payment of the relevant material fee. You can choose to pay the Materials Fee and have these materials supplied through the School of Art & Design, allowing you to take advantage of the GST-free bulk purchasing power of the ANU. These materials are also WHS compliant.

Please go to the payment portal located on the Required Resources and Incidental Fees page here on the School of Art & Design website. Follow the prompts to the payment portal, select the relevant discipline and the fee you wish to pay for.

If you need assistance please contact the Technical Officer in the relevant discipline or at the administration offices of the School of Art & Design.

Examination Material or equipment

In addition to the physical presentation of the work students may use a laptop or tablet to present supporting material.

Required Resources

Student contribution amounts under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA) and tuition fees support the course described in the Course Outline and include tuition, teaching materials and student access to the workshops for the stated course hours. Students are expected to purchase basic art materials for this course. Costs may be incurred for scheduled excursions.

Students are requested to refer to the School of Art & Design website for information: http://soa.anu.edu.au/required-resources-and-incidental-fees

Recommended Resources

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See Wattle for reading lists and other resources.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Individual feedback in studio practice class time
• Group critique sessions
• Class discussions
• Wattle forum posts
• Via email if requested

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Seminar: Course overview and introduction to Project 1 (Rock Paper Scissors) Studio practice: Project 1
2	Group discussion responding to set material Studio practice: Project 1 Introduction to Project 2 (Oral Presentation) Feedback meetings with lecturer	Independent study and participation in group discussions contribute towards Research Documentation assessment task.
3	Seminar: Project 3 (Moving image) Project 1 Critique session	Independent study and participation in critique sessions contribute towards Research Documentation assessment task.
4	Group discussion responding to set material Demonstration and studio practice: Project 3 Feedback meetings with lecturer	Independent study and participation in group discussions contribute towards Research Documentation assessment task.
5	Group discussion responding to set material / artist talk TBC Studio practice: Project 3 Feedback meetings with lecturer	Independent study and participation in group discussions contribute towards Research Documentation assessment task.
6	Project 3 Critique session Oral presentation discussions	Project 1 (Rock paper scissors) due. Project 2 (Oral presentation) due. Independent study and participation in critique sessions contribute towards Research Documentation assessment task.
7	Seminar: Project 4 (Chance and control) Studio practice: Collaborative drawing 1 (non-human collaborators)	Project 3 (Moving image) due.
8	Group discussion responding to set material / artist talk TBC Studio practice: Collaborative drawing 2 (systems)	Independent study and participation in group discussions contribute towards Research Documentation assessment task.
9	Seminar: Project 5 (Independent Work Project) Studio practice: Collaborative drawing 3 (mobility)	Independent study and participation in group discussions contribute towards Research Documentation assessment task.
10	Studio practice: Project 5 Group discussion responding to set material IWP Proposal: feedback meetings with lecturer	Independent study and participation in group discussions contribute towards Research Documentation assessment task.
11	Studio practice: Project 5 IWP Progress: feedback meetings with lecturer
12	IWP Critique session for final feedback	Participation in critique sessions contribute towards Research Documentation assessment task.
13	Examination Period	Project 4 (Collaborative drawing) and Project 5 (IWP) due. Research documentation due.

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Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Project 1: Rock paper scissors	10 %	31/03/2022	01/07/2022	1 - 4
Project 2: Oral presentation - Interview project	20 %	31/03/2022	01/07/2022	3, 4
Project 3: Moving image	20 %	21/04/2022	05/05/2022	1 - 4
Project 4: Collaborative drawing	15 %	02/06/2022	30/06/2022	1 - 4
Project 5: Independent Work Project	20 %	02/06/2022	30/06/2022	1 - 4
Research documentation	15 %	02/06/2022	30/06/2022	1 - 4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Integrity . In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Participation in the weekly classes is essential to fulfilling the learning outcomes of this course. If you cannot attend all of the scheduled classes, please consider a different course.

Examination(s)

In addition to the presentation of physical work students may use a laptop or tablet to present supporting material.

Assessment Task 1

Project 1: Rock paper scissors

A series of work made using frottage and collage.

Due week 6.

Value: 10%

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Engage with exploratory approaches to drawing through investigation of line and texture using frottage	The student demonstrates an extensive and thorough exploration of line and texture using frottage, with continuous testing and analysis to achieve sophisticated results	The student demonstrates a high level of exploration of line and texture using frottage, with testing and analysis that achieves effective results	The student demonstrates sufficient exploration of line and texture using frottage, achieving competent results through testing and analysis that is still being developed	The student demonstrates limited exploration of line and texture using frottage, achieving results that do not indicate sufficient testing and analysis	The student does not demonstrate exploration of line and texture through frottage
Consider qualities of composition to build a series of work that develops through and in response to experimental processes	The work indicates informed consideration of composition to build an effective series of work that develops through and in response to experimental processes	The work is indicates thoughtful consideration of composition to build a series of work that develops through and in response to experimental processes	The work shows potential for further consideration of composition and reflection on experimental processes	The work is unresolved due to limited consideration of composition and a lack of reflection on experimental processes	The work is incomplete and does not consider composition or indicate experimental processes

Assessment Task 2

Project 2: Oral presentation - Interview project

A 400 word summary and bibliography about a chosen artist or topic, discussed between two students in a recorded interview.

Due week 6.

Value: 20%

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Identify, analyse and evaluate examples of experimental drawing practice	The student demonstrates critical and in-depth analysis and evaluation of independently identified examples of experimental drawing practice	The student can successfully identify, analyse and evaluate examples of experimental drawing practice	The student can identify relevant examples of experimental drawing practice with potential for futher development in analysis and evaluation	The student can identify relevant examples of experimental drawing practice with limited analysis and evaluation	The student does not demonstrate analysis and evaluation of examples of experimental drawing practice
Situate a chosen topic within a philosophical and/or theoretical framework	The presentation critically engages with the topic and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the relevant philosophical and/or theoretical framework	The presentation thoughtfully engages with the topic and demonstrates a sound understanding of the relevant philosophical and/or theoretical framework	The presentation engages with the topic and demonstrates developing understanding of the relevant philosophical and/or theoretical framework	The presentation introduces the topic with limited understanding of the relevant philosophical and/or theoretical framework	The presentation does not demonstrate understanding of the topic or the relevant philosophical and/or theoretical framework
Explain and articulate research in a presentation format with academic referencing	The presentation clearly articulates detailed research with academic referencing	The presentation articulates research with academic referencing	The presentation introduces research with limited academic referencing	The presentation introduces research without academic referencing	The presentation does not explain research or meet the requirements of academic referencing

Assessment Task 3

Project 3: Moving image

Create an experimental moving image work using hand-drawn techniques.

Due week 7.

Value: 20%

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Develop an understanding of the drawn image in sequence	The student demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the drawn image in sequence	The student demonstrates a sound understanding of the drawn image in sequence	The student demonstrates a sufficient understanding of the drawn image in sequence	The student demonstrates limited understanding of the drawn image in sequence	The student does not demonstrate understanding of the drawn image in sequence
Engage with historic and theoretical contexts of experimental moving image	Critical engagement with historic and theoretical contexts of experimental moving images informs the student's work	Engagement with historic and theoretical contexts of experimental moving images is evident in the student's work	Engagement with historic and theoretical contexts of experimental moving images is developing	Engagement with historic and theoretical contexts of experimental moving images is limited	Engagement with historic and theoretical contexts of experimental moving images is not evident
Apply creative use of repetition, time and sound in an experimental moving image work	The student is inventive and creative in the use of repetition, time and sound in an experimental moving image work	The student creatively and effectively uses repetition, time and sound in an experimental moving image work	The student uses repetition, time and sound in an experimental moving image work with potential for further creativity	The student uses basic repetition, time and sound in an experimental moving image work	The student does not use repetition, time and sound in an experimental moving image work

Assessment Task 4

Project 4: Collaborative drawing

Participate in and reflect on a series of collaborative drawing activities.

Due: Examination period.

Value: 15%

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Develop an understanding of agency within collaborative drawing processes	The student clearly understands and critically analyses different forms of agency within collaborative drawing processes	The student demonstrates an understanding of different forms of agency within collaborative drawing processes	The student demonstrates developing understanding of agency within collaborative drawing processes	The student demonstrates limited understanding of agency within collaborative drawing processes	The student does not demonstrate an understanding of agency within collaborative drawing processes
Participate in shared drawing activities with a range of different collaborators	The student actively participates in shared drawing activities with a range of different collaborators	The student participates in shared drawing activities with a range of different collaborators	The student participates in shared drawing activities with a limited range of collaborators	The student participates in basic shared drawing activities	The student does not participate in shared drawing activities
Reflect on studio experiments to identify, explain and work with collaborative relationships	Collaborative relationships are comprehensively explained and developed through experiments and reflection	Collaborative relationships are clearly explained and developed through experiments and reflection	Collaborative relationships are identified through experiments with potential for further reflection	Collaborative relationships are identified with limited experiments and reflection	Collaborative relationships are not identified or engaged with

Assessment Task 5

Project 5: Independent Work Project

Plan and produce an Independent Project expanding on introduced experimental drawing techniques and concepts.

Due: Examination period.

Value: 20%

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Plan an independent project relevant to course content	The student works independently to identify an engaging topic and can articulate the aims and intended outcomes in detail	The student works independently to identify a relevant topic and clearly articulate the aims and intended outcomes	The student is developing the ability to work independently to identify a topic and explain the aims and intended outcomes	The student does not work independently to identify a topic and explain the aims and intended outcomes	The student does not plan an independent project
Create a resolved body of work that connects conceptual framework to studio practice	The body of work thoroughly interweaves a conceptual framework with studio practice	The body of work successfully connects a conceptual framework with studio practice	The body of work is developing a connection between a conceptual framework and studio practice	The body of work presents a conceptual framework and studio practice that is unconnected	There is no body of work presented
Present the final work with consideration to installation	The presentation of the work involves deep consideration of sophisticated installation methods	The presentation of the work involves thoughtful consideration of installation methods	The presentation of the work considers installation methods adeuqately	The presentation of the work is considered	The presentation of the work is not considered

Assessment Task 6

Research documentation

Documentation in a journal or digital form of studio practice and research throughout semester.

Due: Examination period.

Value: 15%

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Document and reflect on studio practice, work in progress, tests and experiments	The student documents a high level of reflection on course content and consistently contributes valuable participation in group discussions and critique sessions	The student documents thoughtful reflection on course content and consistently participates in group discussions and critique sessions	The student documents sufficient reflection on course content and participation in group discussions and critique sessions	The student documents limited reflection on course content and participation in group discussions and critique sessions	The student does not document reflection on course content and does not participate in group discussions and critique sessions
Document and reflect on research of relevant contemporary art and theoretical framework	The student documents critical reflection on extensive research into relevant contemporary art and theoretical frameworks, and connects it to course content and studio practice	The student documents thoughtful reflection on research into relevant contemporary art and theoretical frameworks, and connects it to course content and studio practice	The student documents sufficient reflection on limited research into relevant contemporary art and theoretical frameworks, with potential to connect it to course content and studio practice	The student documents limited reflection on contemporary art and theoretical frameworks	The student does not document reflection on relevant contemporary art and theoretical frameworks

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically, committing to honest and responsible scholarly practice and upholding these values with respect and fairness.

The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with.

The Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

Online Submission

Online submission of Projects 2 and 3 will be facilitated through Wattle.

Hardcopy Submission

All studio work and accompanying documentation is physically presented and assessed except where otherwise stated (Oral presentations and Moving image). Please note that in the event of implementing Covid safe work practices such as working from home, it may be necessary for student work to be documented and uploaded for remote assessment.

Late Submission

Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Students will take work with them following assessment.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

N/A

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If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

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Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

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• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
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• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
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