This course is an introduction to the basic skills and techniques associated with stencil and silk screen processes. Using a combination of autographic (drawing) and reprographic techniques students will develop a body of work in the studio over the course of the semester. To complement the studio-based delivery, students will participate in lectures and tutorials contextualising relevent conceptual, historical and contemporary practices. Work health and safety instruction is an integral component of this course.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. competently utilise a range of skills relevant to drawing, stencilling and screen printing in response to set tasks;
2. independently explore the potential of materials relevant to drawing, stencil and silk screen printing;
3. apply concepts and techniques to the development of resolved works of art;
4. demonstrate critical use of relevant historical traditions and conventions across the fields of stenciling and screen printing and their relationship to drawing; and
5. comply with work health and safety requirements and procedures.

Field Trips

Occasional field trips may be scheduled throughout the semester. 

Additional Course Costs

This Course will have a Materials Fee. The ANU School of Art & Design sources appropriate specialist?materials,?which are made available to students?to facilitate their working?effectively,?efficiently and safely?within our programs. The School of Art & Design is able to supply materials that don’t compromise ANU obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS), and that have been assessed as suitable for each course. The Materials Fee is payable for the School of Art & Design to supply consumables and materials that become your physical property. You can choose to pay the Materials Fee and have these materials supplied to you 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. The exact cost of the Materials Fee will be updated in the Class Summary for each semester in which the course is offered. The full policy can be read here: https://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/required-resources-and-incidental-fees 

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

Wattle. Ensure that your details are correct as Wattle will be the primary method of communication between lecturers and students.

Students must have completed a Work Health and Safety induction and be approved by the Head of Workshop in order to access specialist equipment and processes in the screen, lithography, book, relief and/or etching studios, outside class time.

Recommended Resources

Reading lists and other resource lists will be available on Wattle.

Staff Feedback

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

• Individual studio feedback

• Class discussion

• Group critique and review

• Wattle forum posts

Assessment

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). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Seminar and WHS inductionDemonstration: cutting stencils and printing basicsStudio practice: Zine collaboration
2	SeminarDemonstration: coating screens with emulsion, using the exposure unit and washout room.Studio practice: Project 1
3	Studio practice and feedback: Project 1
4	Studio practice and feedback: Project 1	Project 1 due
5	SeminarStudio practice: Digital workflow and Project 2
6	Research presentations	Research presentations due
7	SeminarStudio practice: Project 3
8	Studio practice
9	Studio practice and feedback: Project 3
10	Studio practice and feedback: Project 3
11	Studio practice and group critique	Participation in critique sessions contributes towards portfolio assessment.
12	Studio practice and summative feedback
13		Portfolio assessment

Tutorial Registration

Available on ANU Timetable

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Independent Work Proposal	10 %	18/08/2023	01/09/2023	1, 2, 4, 5
Research documentation	20 %	01/09/2023	23/09/2023	2, 4
Portfolio of studio work	60 %	02/11/2023	30/11/2023	1-5
Critical reflection	10 %	02/11/2023	30/11/2023	1-5

* 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 Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Extenuating Circumstances Application
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

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 Skills website. 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

Studio teaching time: 4 hours per week

Independent research: 6 hours per week minimum

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)

Students will be allocated a scheduled assessment time and venue during the examination period. In addition to the presentation of physical work students may use a laptop or tablet to present supporting material.

Assessment Task 1

Independent Work Proposal

Written outline of proposed scope of independent study, including conceptual rationale, timeline, and historical and contemporary references that contextualise the work.

Word limit: 500 words

Value: 10%

Rubric

CRITERIA	HD	D	CR	P	F
Explain, analyse and evaluate concepts and processes	Critically analyses, explains and evaluates concepts and processes	Effectively explains, analyses and evaluates concepts and processes	Explains, analyses and evaluates concepts and processes	Explains, analyses and evaluates concepts and processes to some extent	Analysis of the way theoretical knowledge or practical skills are applied to work is not evident
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 independent studio practice	The student documents thoughtful reflection on research into relevant contemporary art and theoretical frameworks and connects it to independent studio practice	The student documents sufficient reflection on limited research into relevant contemporary art and theoretical frameworks with potential to connect it to independent 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

Assessment Task 2

Research documentation

Presentation of independent research and group discussion as outlined on Wattle

Value: 20%

Rubric

CRITERIA	HD	D	CR	P	F
Evidence of independent self-directed learning	The student frames useful questions and shares the value of their enquiry with the class	The student demonstrates a commitment to learning about the topic and its value	The student is working towards understanding the value of the topic	The student shows some understanding the value of the topic	Attends all panel discussions
Document and reflect on research of relevant contemporary art and theoretical framework	The student documents critical reflection and demonstrates 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
Contributes to the panel discussion	Attends all panel discussions: contributes via listening, questions and providing succinct and considered responses	Attends all panel discussions: contributes via listening, questions and providing succinct and considered responses	Attends all panel discussions and contributes through careful listening	Attends all panel discussions	Attends their groups panel discussion only

Assessment Task 3

Portfolio of studio work

Development and completion of course tasks and an independent project that indicates an increased understanding of the technical skills covered in the course and the historical and conceptual context of your work. Include experiments, test prints and journal.

Value: 60%

Rubric

CRITERIA	HD	D	CR	P	F
Skill in use of materials and techniques in screen-printing	The student consistently demonstrates a high level of skill in the use of screen-printing techniques and materials	The student consistently demonstrates skill in the use of screen-printing techniques and materials	The student demonstrates competence in the use of screen-printing techniques and materials	The student demonstrates limited skill in the use of screen-printing techniques and materials	Technical skills are below standard
Understand and explain connections between screen-printing techniques and concepts	The work successfully combines screen-printing materials, process, ideas and techniques to achieve effective results	The work demonstrates a competent understanding of the ways in which screen-printing materials, processes, ideas and techniques can be combined	The work demonstrates an understanding of some combinations of screen-printing materials, processes, ideas and techniques	The work demonstrates a basic understanding of limited combinations of screen-printing materials, processes, ideas and techniques	The work does not demonstrate an understanding of screen-printing materials, processes, ideas and techniques
Engage with experimental approaches to introduced studio methods	The student creatively explores experimental approaches to introduced studio methods	The student explores experimental approaches to introduced studio methods	The student is developing an engagement with experimental approaches to introduced studio methods	The student has potential to develop an engagement with experimental approaches to introduced studio methods	The student does not engage with experimental approaches to introduced studio methods
Create conceptually resolved works using screen-printing methodologies	The works produced are resolved to a high quality and are conceptually sophisticated	The works produced are resolved and are conceptually successful	The works produced are resolved with potential for further conceptual development	The works produced have limited conceptual consideration	The works produced are unresolved

Assessment Task 4

Critical reflection

Write a critical reflection of the studio work produced throughout the semester which demonstrates an awareness of relevant historical traditions and contemporary practice in the field of screen printing and stencils.

Word limit: 1000 words

Value: 10%

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 class	The student documents thoughtful reflection on course content and consistently participates in class	The student documents sufficient reflection on course content and participation in class	The student documents limited reflection on course content and participation in class	The student does not document reflection on course content and does not participate in class
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 independent studio practice	The student documents thoughtful reflection on research into relevant contemporary art and theoretical frameworks and connects it toindependent studio practice	The student documents sufficient reflection on limited research into relevant contemporary art and theoretical frameworks with potential to independent 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. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

N/A

Hardcopy Submission

All studio work and accompanying documentation is physically presented and assessed in the weeks indicated, except where otherwise stated (Independent Work Proposal and Critical Reflection). 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

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.

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

Assignments are unable to be resubmitted.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
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.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

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

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Access 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
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents all ANU students