This course is an introduction to the basic skills and techniques associated with press-based print processes such as intaglio and monotype. 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 relevant 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, intaglio and monoprinting in response to set tasks;
2. independently explore the potential of materials relevant to press-based printmaking;
3. experiment with the application of concepts and processes relevant to press-based printmaking; and
4. demonstrate use of relevant historical traditions and conventions across the field of intaglio and their relationship to drawing.

Research-Led Teaching

Dr Deidre Brollo’s research and practice seeks to situate printmaking within the broader historical and social frameworks of print culture. In doing so, it seeks to interrogate the print with reference to its logic, agency and operations.

This focus on the agency of the printed image (and the technology that produces and reproduces it) provides a means to investigate the vernaculars of mark-making that are specific to print, and to explore how these print languages can be understood and employed within contemporary art practice.

Field Trips

Occasional field trips may be scheduled throughout the semester.

Additional Course Costs

Student contribution amounts under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA) and tuition fees support the course described in the Class Summary and include tuition, teaching materials, and student access to the workshops for the stated course hours.

The Material Fee is payable to the School of Art & Design to supply consumables and materials that become your physical property.

The Additional Materials Fee is payable for Materials you use in addition to those supplied as part of the course. You can purchase additional material from the Workshop and take advantage of the GST-free status. These materials are also WHS and workshop process compliant.

Students have the option to obtain Afterhours Access to workshop and studio spaces outside of class delivery. Afterhours Access is defined as access to workshop and studio spaces outside of business hours between 6.00pm and 10:00pm Monday to Friday. It is afforded to students by paying an Afterhours Access Fee each semester.

For further information and to Pay Materials and Access Fees go to: https://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/required-resources-and-incidental-fees  

Examination Material or equipment

Studio work and accompanying documentation is assessed during and at the end of the semester (see assessment due dates). In addition to the physical presentation of the work students may use a laptop or tablet to present supporting material. 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 assessment.

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

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

See Wattle for reading lists and other resources.

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying remotely, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

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

Reading lists will be provided to students via Wattle. Articles and books will be available through the ANU libraries or as a PDF / link on wattle.

Staff Feedback

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

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

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: Introduction & course overview; Work Health and Safety Studio demonstration: tetrapak exquisite corpse drypoint collaboration Introduce Project One - Wayfaring	Participation in seminars contributes to: a) Research and Documentation assessment tasks b) building studio based theory which contributes to folio assessment tasks.
2	Seminar: Press-based printing and contemporary practice Studio demonstration and practice	Participation in seminars contributes to: a) Research and Documentation assessment tasks b) building studio based theory which contributes to folio assessment tasks.
3	Studio demonstration and practice Introduce Project Two - Wandering
4	Students present visual material from Structured Walk / Group discussion. Studio demonstration and practice	Due: Project One
5	Studio demonstration and practice
6	Studio demonstration and practice
7	Seminar: Studio demonstration and practice	Participation in seminars contributes to: a) Research and Documentation assessment tasks b) building studio based theory which contributes to folio assessment tasks. Due: Project Two
8	Seminar Studio demonstration and practice. Monoprint demonstration and collaboration. Introduce Project Three	Participation in seminars contributes to: a) Research and Documentation assessment tasks b) building studio based theory which contributes to folio assessment tasks.
9	Students present monoprints and collaborate on installation. Makerspace
10	Studio demonstration and practice
11	Group critiques and independent studio practice	Participation in critique sessions contribute towards Research Documentation/visual diary assessment task
12	Independent studio practice	Assessment Task 3 is due in the examination period.

Tutorial Registration

Tutorial registration is available on the course wattle page.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Project One - Mapping Place: Wayfinding	20 %	17/03/2023	24/03/2023	1,2,3,4
Project Two - Mapping Place: Wandering	30 %	21/04/2023	28/04/2023	1,2,3,4
Project Three + Visual Diary, documentation, and research.	50 %	02/06/2023	29/06/2023	1,2,3,4

* 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 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
• Special Assessment Consideration Guideline and General Information 
• 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

Students are expected to engage in class exercises and studio practice, mastering skills and techniques. An adventurous, experimental, individual and technically competent approach is encouraged. Personal research is a key requirement in the development of your independent project.

Tasks will be assessed according to the following criteria:

• Ability to conduct in-depth contextual research currently relevant to your project and discipline.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the technical, historical and/or theoretical context for your work.
• Demonstrate an ability to reflect upon and evaluate your engagement with broader developments in the visual arts and design fields.

Assessment Task 1

Project One - Mapping Place: Wayfinding

You will produce a range of intaglio prints in response to the project outline. This will result in a cohesive body of work and experimental prints.

Details will be distributed and explained during class and via wattle.

Value: 20%

Due: Week 4 (March 17th 2023)

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Skill in use of materials and etching techniques including printing and multi-plate printing	Demonstrates refined skill/s in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Consistently demonstrates competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Evidence of developing competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Demonstrates elementary skill in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Technical skills below standard
Create a series of prints in response to project outline	Rigorous conceptual and visual resolution of project producing a body of work demonstrating a strong understanding of materials.	A conceptually and visually well considered body of work showing a clear understanding of materials.	A consistent body of work with some connections between conceptual, visual and material sensibilities.	A body of work that shows limited connection between concept, material and visual qualities.	The student has produced works which do not respond adequately to the project outline.
Explains concepts and techniques	Can explain and evaluate relevant  concepts and techniques and how these relate to their project and materials, in the work and/or through discussion	Can explain relevant concepts and techniques and how these relate to their project and materials,  in the work and/or through discussion	Developing capacity to explain concepts and techniques and how these relate to their project and materials, in the work and/or through discussion	Demonstrates basic capacity to explain introduced concepts and techniques in their work and/or through discussion	Unable to explain concepts and techniques used in the work
Presentation/ installation of final works	The presentation of this work is sophisticated and demonstrates  a range of installation options have been tested and audience engagement has been carefully considered	The presentation of the work shows consideration of installation methods and audience engagement	The presentation of the work considers installation methods adequately  with some consideration of an audience	The presentation of the work shows basic consideration of installation methods	The presentation of the work is not considered

Assessment Task 2

Project Two - Mapping Place: Wandering

You will produce a range of intaglio prints in response to the project outline. This will result in a cohesive body of work and experimental prints.

Details will be distributed and explained during class and via wattle.

Value: 30%

Due: Week 4 (April 21st 2023)

Rubric

Criteria	HD 80-100	D 70-79	CR 60-69	P 50-59	F 0-49
Skill in use of materials and relief printing technique	Always demonstrates extensive skill/s in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Consistently demonstrates competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Evidence of developing competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Demonstrates elementary skill in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Technical skills below standard
Create a series of prints in response to project outline	Rigorous conceptual and visual resolution of project producing a body of work demonstrating a strong understanding of materials.	A conceptually and visually well considered body of work showing a clear understanding of materials.	A consistent body of work with developing connections between conceptual, visual and material sensibilities.	A body of work that shows basic connection between concept, material and visual qualities.	The student has produced works which do not respond adequately to the project outline.
Presentation/ installation of final works	The presentation of this work is sophisticated and demonstrates a range of installation options have been tested and audience engagement has been carefully considered.	The presentation of the work shows thoughtful consideration shows of installation methods and audience engagement	The presentation of the work shows adequate  consideration of installation methods with some consideration of an audience	The presentation of the work shows some consideration of installation methods	The presentation of the work is not considered
Explains concepts and techniques	Can explain and evaluate a range of concepts and techniques and how these relate to their project and materials, both in the work and/or through discussion	Can explain a range of concepts and techniques and how these relate to their project and materials, both in the work and/or through discussion	Can explain introduced concepts and techniques and how these relate to materials, their project and materials, both in the work and/or through discussion	Can explain introduced concepts and techniques in their work and/or through discussion	Unable to explain concepts and techniques used in the work
Apply and reflect on issues in the discipline including historic conventions and/or contemporary contexts	Clear synthesis of relevant disciplinary issues with the studio project.	Interpretation and  application of relevant disciplinary issues with the studio project.	Evidence of reflection and application of relevant disciplinary issues with their studio project.	Some reflection on issues in the discipline with basic application to the studio project.	No evidence of reflection on issues in the discipline in relation to their studio project.

Assessment Task 3

Project Three + Visual Diary, documentation, and research.

You will produce a range of intaglio prints in response to the project outline. This will result in a cohesive body of work and experimental prints.

Details will be distributed and explained during class and via wattle. In addition to the resolved finished artwork(s) you will present proofs, experiments and test prints and your research (see wattle for information on the purpose of a Visual Diary). This will demonstrate a sustained effort to engage with ideas and processes via studio practice. Through evidence of relevant, independent research you will demonstrate a developing understanding of contextual and conceptual frameworks connecting print and contemporary art.

Value: 50%

Due: examination period

Rubric

Criteria	HD 80-100	D 70-79	CR 60-69	P 50-59	N 0-49
Skill in use of materials and relief printing techniques	Always demonstrates extensive skill/s in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Consistently demonstrates competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Evidence of developing competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Demonstrates elementary skill in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Technical skills below standard
Create a series of prints in response to project outline	Rigorous conceptual and visual resolution of project producing a body of work demonstrating a strong understanding of materials.	A conceptually and visually well considered body of work showing a clear understanding of materials.	A consistent body of work with developing connections between conceptual, visual and material sensibilities.	A body of work that shows basic connection between concept, material and visual qualities.	The student has produced works which do not respond adequately to the project outline.
Presentation/ installation of final works	The presentation of this work is sophisticated and demonstrates a range of installation options have been tested and audience engagement has been carefully considered.	The presentation of the work shows thoughtful consideration shows of installation methods and audience engagement	The presentation of the work shows adequate consideration of installation methods with some consideration of an audience.	The presentation of the work shows some consideration of installation methods.	The presentation of the work is not considered.
Apply and reflect on issues in the discipline (e.g. historic conventions and/or contemporary contexts)	Clear synthesis of relevant disciplinary issues with the studio project.	Interpretation and application of relevant disciplinary issues with the studio project.	Evidence of reflection and application of relevant disciplinary issues with their studio project.	Some reflection on issues in the discipline with limited application to the studio project.	No evidence of reflection on issues in the discipline in relation to their studio project.
Document and reflect on research of relevant contemporary art; historic and current print practice; theoretical and philosophical frameworks	The student documents critical reflection on extensive research into relevant contemporary art and connects it to course content and studio practice	The student documents thoughtful reflection on research into relevant contemporary art and connects it to course content and studio practice	The student documents sufficient reflection on limited research into relevant contemporary art with potential to connect it to course content and studio practice	The student documents basic reflection on contemporary art	The student does not document reflection on relevant contemporary art
Evidence of the creative development and reflection of your studio practice, including drawings, written notes, testing ideas	Exceptional level of enquiry and exploration in set projects evident via rigour and consistency of drawings, tests and experiments for each project.	High level of enquiry and exploration in set projects evident via consistency of drawings, tests and experiments for each project	Developing level of enquiry and exploration in set projects evident via sporadic drawings, tests and experiments for each project	Basic level of enquiry and exploration in set projects evident via some drawings, tests and experiments for each project	Insufficient enquiry and exploration in set projects

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 two stages: at mid-semester and at the end of the semester during the examination period. 

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. In this instance please keep a copy of the assignment for your records.

Late Submission

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

• 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

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 collect their work 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

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 undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students