Since the development of the Gutenberg Press the world has been described by the printed image on paper. In this course students extend their knowledge of intaglio and relief printing. Students will explore individual areas of interest by experimenting with materials and processes whilst investigating historical and contemporary art practices and concepts relevant to their project. 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:

1. demonstrate an understanding of a range of techniques and processes relevant to intaglio and relief printing in response to set tasks;
2. independently explore the potential of material/s relevant to intaglio and relief printing;
3. experiment with the application of concepts and processes relevant to intaglio and relief printing; and
4. critically engage with historical and theoretical contexts relevant to intaglio and relief printing.

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 so doing, it seeks to interrogate the print with reference to its logic, agency and cultural 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.

Dr Rebecca Mayo's research interest spans print, textiles, labours of care, gardening and more-than-human life. Current research is developing collaborative practices between people, plants and their communities via her Plant Sensibilia Machine.

Field Trips

Occasional field trips may be scheduled throughout the semester. A visit to the NGA Collection Study Room is planned but yet to be confirmed.

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 After hours Access to workshop and studio spaces outside of class delivery. After hours Access is defined as access to workshop and studio spaces outside of business hours between 6.00pm and 10:00pm Monday to Friday and 9am – 4pm Saturday - Sunday. It is afforded to students by paying an After hours 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

For scheduled assessments, reviews and critiques, students will present their work to date, completed works, support material and tests, folios, relevant contextual research, as described in the Assessment Task. All materials will be set up ahead of assessment sessions, which staff will review over the course of scheduled assessment window. All assessments requirements will be discussed during class, and teaching staff are available for any question related to the assessment process.

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

Note: 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.

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

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:

• Weekly individual studio feedback
• Group discussion and review
• Formal review and assessment sessions

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 - Course overviewWHS inductionStudio demonstration & practice	Participation in seminars contributes to: a) Research and Documentation assessment tasksb) building studio based theory which contributes to folio assessment tasks.
2	SeminarStudio demonstration & practice	Participation in seminars contributes to:a) Research and Documentation assessment tasksb) building studio based theory which contributes to folio assessment tasks.
3	Studio demonstration, practice & discussion	Participation in seminars contributes to: a) Research and Documentation assessment tasksb) building studio based theory which contributes to folio assessment tasks.
4	Studio demonstration, practice & discussion	Participation in seminars contributes to:a) Research and Documentation assessment tasksb) building studio based theory which contributes to folio assessment tasks.
5		Assessment Task one Due: 22nd August
6	NGA Collection Study Room Visit (to be confirmed)
7	SeminarResearch project panel presentations
8	SeminarSelf-directed studio practice	Assessment Task two: Written research Due: 25th September
9	Self-directed studio practice & individual critiques
10	Self-directed studio practice & individual critiques
11	Final group critiques and discussion	Participation in critique sessions contribute towards Research Documentation assessment task.
12	Self-directed studio practice & individual critiques	Assessment Task three Due: 6th November (exam period)

Tutorial Registration

not required

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Project One	30 %	22/08/2024	29/08/2024	1,2,3,4
Research documentation and oral presentation	20 %	25/09/2024	11/10/2024	3,4
Portfolio of studio work - Independent Work Project	50 %	06/11/2024	28/11/2024	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

Studio teaching time: 4 hours per week

Independent research: 6 hours per week minimum

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.

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)

All studio work and accompanying documentation is assessed in Examination Period at the end of the semester. In addition to the presentation of physical work students may use a laptop or tablet to present supporting material.

Assessment Task 1

Project One

Develop and complete of a portfolio of work in response to the project outline. The folio will demonstrate a range of technical skills covered in the course (and will build on knowledge and skills acquired in ARTV1703 and/or ARTV1705). You will present resolved finished artwork(s) and proofs, experiments and test prints. You will also present a visual diary and log book. 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: 30%

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Skill in use of materials and techniques (LO1)	Always demonstrates extensive skill/s in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Consistently demonstrates competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Demonstrates some competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Demonstrates skill in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Technical skills below standard
Create a body of studio-based works/examples (LO3)	Folio creatively combines material, process, idea and technique showing a sophisticated interpretation of the set project	Folio demonstrates an accomplished understanding of how materials, processes, ideas or techniques can be combined or used relevant to set project	Folio demonstrates a competent understanding of some combinations or uses of material, process, idea or technique relevant to set project	Folio demonstrates some understanding of materials, process and technique	Incomplete or flawed body of work
Developing understanding between concepts and techniques (LO3,4)	Can explain and evaluate, to a very high level, a range of concepts and techniques and how these relate to materials, in work, research and/or through discussion	Can explain a range of concepts and techniques and how these relate to materials, in work, research and/or through discussion	Can explain introduced concepts and techniques and how these relate to materials, in work, research and/or through discussion	Can explain introduced concepts and techniques in work, research and/or through discussion	Concepts and techniques not explained
Reflect on issues in the discipline via independent research and in response to set readings (LO4)	Sophisticated reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art	Significant reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art	Adequate reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art	Basic reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art	Insufficient engagement with the issues of the discipline

Assessment Task 2

Research documentation and oral presentation

Name of Assessment Task:

Research documentation and oral presentation

Details of Task:

A 800-1000 word summary and bibliography about a chosen topic, discussed in Q&A format in an oral presentation.

Due week 8.

Value: 20%

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Identify and reflect on examples of print practice within contemporary art LO3	Examples of print practice are independently identified from a range of sources. Artworks are analysed and evaluated to inform a critical reflection contextualised by a broader framework of contemporary art.	Examples of print practice are independently identified from a range of sources. Artworks are analysed and reflected on with links drawn to other contemporary artworks.	Examples of print practice are introduced to the student rather than independently identified. Artworks are described rather than analysed to form basic reflections. There is limited understanding of how examples are related to a contemporary art framework.	Examples of print practice need to be introduced to the student. Artworks are described but not reflected on. An understanding of how examples are related to a contemporary art framework is not demonstrated.	The student does not identify or reflect on examples of print practice.
Research and reflect on relevant theoretical and philosophical framework LO4	A range of relevant material including journal articles, essays, podcasts, interviews are referenced to build a comprehensive review of the topic.	Relevant material including journal articles, essays, podcasts, interviews to explore the general topic.	The student looks only to familiar sources for theoretical material. References are unrelated to the topic.	The student is not familiar with relevant theoretical material. References are unrelated to the topic.	There is no evidence of engagement with theoretical material.
Explain research and articulate a position on a topic LO3 LO4	The student clearly articulates their research in detail. Responses to questions indicate well-formulated positions on the topic.	The student clearly articulates broad research. Responses to questions indicate thought out positions on the topic.	The student can explain their research. Responses to questions indicate that a position on the topic is still developing.	The student can speak about their research but explanations are unclear. Responses to questions indicate an unformed position on the topic.	The presentation does not explain research.
Use academic referencing where required LO4	Academic referencing is used correctly.	Academic referencing is used correctly.	Academic referencing requires further attention to the style guide.	Academic referencing is inconsistent.	Academic referencing is not used.

Assessment Task 3

Portfolio of studio work - Independent Work Project

Develop and complete a portfolio of work in response to the project outline and prompts. The project will demonstrate competencies in a range of relevant technical skills covered in the course. A series, group or installation of resolved artworks will also demonstrate relevant historical, conceptual, contextual and creative responses to the ideas outlined in your proposal.

In addition to the resolved finished artwork(s) you will present proofs, experiments and test prints, your research (see wattle for information on the purpose of a Visual Diary) and log book. 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.

Students will undergo ANU MakerSpace induction in order to create a printing matrix on the 3D printers and/or the laser machine as part of their final project.

Value: 50%

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Skill in use of materials and techniques LO1	Always demonstrates extensive skill/s in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Consistently demonstrates competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Demonstrates some competence in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Demonstrates skill in the use of introduced materials and techniques	Technical skills below standard
Create a body of studio-based works/examples LO2	Work creatively to produce a sophisticated body of work which combines material, process, idea or technique as relevant to the area	Work demonstrates a thorough and consistent understanding of many of the ways in which materials, processes, ideas or techniques of the area can be combined or used	Work demonstrates a competent understanding of some combinations or uses of material, process, idea or technique, as relevant to the area	Basic understanding of materials and processes demonstrated in work	Incomplete or flawed body of work
Explains concepts and techniques through discussion LO3	Can explain and evaluate the chosen concepts, techniques and materials used in own project and/or through discussion	Can explain the chosen concepts, techniques and materials used in own project and/or through discussion	Can explain introduced concepts, techniques and materials used in own project and/or through discussion	Can explain introduced concepts and techniques in work and/or through discussion	Concepts and techniques not explained
Reflect on issues in the discipline via independent research and in response to set readings LO4	Sophisticated reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art	Significant reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art	Adequate reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art	Basic reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art	Insufficient reflection connecting studio practice and contemporary art

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 end of the semester, except where otherwise stated (Oral Presentations). 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

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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.

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• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
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• 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.
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