ANU, Faculty of Arts, School of Art STUDENT EXHIBITION POLICY

 
 1. Undergraduate external exhibitions
 
1.1 The School does not encourage students to exhibit their work off campus during their undergraduate years unless the exhibition is part of an approved School activity. For academic reasons, work produced for exhibition purposes may not always be in the best interests of student progress, and in any event should be seen as work done under guidance. Permission for the external exhibition of work produced while a student at the School of Art ultimately rests with the Director. Failure to secure approval/permission may compromise subsequent examination/assessment processes.
1.2 Exceptions to the policy may include exhibitions or entry to competitions coordinated under the auspices of Workshops/Studios and with staff supervision, incorporating specific educational objectives, a Professional Practice course project, or a public relations/recruitment function, or representing the School in the wider community, with the approval of the Director. The ANU School of Art must be acknowledged in all such exhibitions and competitions.
1.3 All publications (in catalogues, cvs, acknowledgements, video credits, etc) associated with such events must acknowledge the student’s current candidature and any relevant support in an appropriate way. For instance: “Candidate for [name of degree], School of Art, Australian National University”. And, if supported by a scholarship, indicate: “Supported by [name of scholarship] Scholarship, or Award, as appropriate”.

2. Postgraduate external exhibitions

2.1 Participation in external exhibitions and projects while a postgraduate student is a matter for prior consultation and approval by Supervisors. A number of factors need to be taken into account in considering such requests: priority to the program and commitment of time, exposure of work which may subsequently be up for review or assessment, the possibility of the sale of work which may be required for assessment, and the use of School resources for purposes other than the approved research project. Discussion with your Supervisor and the Graduate Studies Convenor before such commitments are entered into is required. Permission for the external exhibition of work produced while a student at the School of Art ultimately rests with the Director. Failure to secure approval/permission may compromise the examination process.

2.2 All publications (in catalogues, cvs, acknowledgements, video credits, etc) associated with such events must acknowledge the student’s current candidature and any relevant support in an appropriate way. For instance: “Candidate for PhD [or other graduate degree], Graduate Studies in Visual Arts, School of Art, Australian National University”. And, if supported by a scholarship, indicate: “Supported by an Australian Postgraduate Award, Graduate School Scholarship [or other]”

3. Policy on work presented for examination or assessment

Other than in exceptional circumstances, subject to Director’s approval on the recommendation of Heads of Workshops/Supervisor, the majority of work presented for examination should be presented in a form that has not previously been exhibited or otherwise presented in a public context outside the School of Art. This does not preclude the public exhibition of earlier versions of a work, or work that has been performed or presented as work-in-progress, or work that must necessarily be presented in a public arena for supervisory feedback to take place, or where interactivity is integral to the final form of the work. In such cases, approval must be gained prior to any commitments being made by the student. Where a work has previously been exhibited in a public context, the nature and outcomes of the earlier forms of presentation must be described in an appropriate context (such as in the Honours or Graduate Studio Report).

4. End of Year Graduating Student exhibitions

4.1 This major exhibition is presented throughout the School of Art, incorporating the School of Art Gallery, Foyer Gallery, Photospace and other areas within workshops.

4.1.1 Students completing their program(s) mid year prepare an assessment presentation in the relevant workshop or School Gallery spaces if they are available and are invited to participate in the end of year major exhibition as described in 2.1.

4.2 To be eligible to exhibit, students must have successfully completed all courses within the relevant degree/diploma.

4.3 All graduating students are expected to exhibit.

4.4 This exhibition is a school-wide responsibility, coordinated by the Gallery, working with a Student Committee. All Workshop Technical Officers are expected to contribute towards the preparation of spaces and students are responsible for the installation of works.

4.5 These exhibitions take priority over any other exhibition which may be planned under item 1.2.

4.6 The sale of student work, not purchased under the EASS Scheme, is subject to a commission collected by the School of Art Gallery.

4.7 Proceeds from the commission will be used for student scholarships , exhibitions and associated publications.

5. Postgraduate exhibitions

5.1 In January/ February/March and June/July each year the School of Art gallery is made available for a series of exhibitions of short duration – the “Graduate Season”.

5.2 In this context, postgraduate students are at liberty to approach other galleries or venues to exhibit their assessment work. The approval of the Graduate Convenor and Workshop Supervisor is required. All such exhibition proposals and subsequent exhibition material must acknowledge the status of the artist as a postgraduate student of the ANU School of Art.

5.3 Examination exhibitions
Graduate Coursework students are assessed at the end of the relevant semester – usually in the week following Honours assessments.

5.3.1 Research students are required to submit their written material (Studio Report plus Sub-thesis or Dissertation) at least two weeks prior to their individual end date. Research students then present their research in the form of a culminating exhibition to external examiners either to coincide with a “Season” or within the Studio context or an alternative exhibition venue approved by their Supervisors and the Convenor.

5.3.2 Both Coursework students who conclude in the previous semester and Research students who are due for examination will exhibit in small group exhibitions during these Seasons. Graduate students who have concluded ‘out of Season’ or in the mid-year mini-season (for reasons to do with individual end dates) are included in the annual catalogue but not in the January/ February/March Season. Coursework graduate students are required to submit their draft Studio Report at least two weeks prior to their assessment.

5.3.3 The School makes no commitment to provide the School of Art Gallery as a venue for individual students for their examination exhibitions. Final decisions concerning the scheduling and curatorial arrangements rests with the Convenor.

6. The sale of student work is subject to a commission, collected by the School of Art Gallery, as outlined in the relevant Loan Agreement.

Approved School Committee meeting 10th May, 2005