ARTV4200F and ARTV4200P 1st and 2nd Semester

Honours Convenor:      Patsy Hely

Workshop Coordinators:
Ceramics: Janet Deboos: 6125 5823;  janet.deboos@anu.edu.au; Glass: Richard Whiteley, 6125 5829 richard.whiteley@anu.edu.au; Gold & Silversmithing: Johannes Kuhnen 6125 5834 johannes.kuhnen@anu.edu.au; Painting: Ruth Waller 6125 5827 ruth.waller@anu.edu.au; Photomedia: Martyn Jolly 6125 5815 martyn.jolly@anu.edu.au; Printmedia & Drawing: Patsy Payne 6125 5817 patsy.payne@anu.edu.au; Sculpture: Wendy Teakel 6125 5837 wendy.teakel@anu.edu.au; Textiles: Valerie Kirk valerie.kirk@anu.edu.au; Furniture:  Rodney Hayward rodney.hayward@anu.edu.au

Supervisers/Advisory Staff:      As advised by individual Workshops

Course Overview:          
See the ANU Undergraduate Handbook for individual Workshop entries

Course Commitment
Weekly Honours seminars as scheduled
Attendance at critiques and other sessions as advised by individual Workshops
Independent studio practice

Course Overview:
The Honours program involves students in two semesters of supervised research.  It is comprised of a Studio Practice Project and an accompanying paper, the Studio Report which documents the development and context of the
project undertaken.  Together these constitute the Honours Thesis.

The program requirements include the presentation of a research proposal, development of studio work, attendance at Workshop seminars and critiques as specified by each Workshop, presentation of research work as required, and
participation in School Honours sessions.

At the end of first semester Studio Project work and a Studio Report Outline are presented for Review.  The final items examined are the outcomes of the Studio Practice project and the 3-5000 word Studio Report.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, students should be able to:

Honours Studio Project

1. develop and realize an Honours project

2. give visual form to conceptual/theoretical concerns

3. demonstrate an analytical and reflective  approach to research into materials, ideas and processes

Honours Studio Report

4. articulate their working, research and decision making processes  in a written document

5. identify and discuss a context for their work, which includes an engagement with contemporary practice and concerns

Assessment Schedule

Assessment Criteria

Honours Studio Project
Resolution of the Honours project

Creativity and conceptual depth  in final body of work, and supporting material

Advanced  technique and skills relevant to project

Evidence of research skills development

Application of analytical and critical skills to own practice

Honours Studio Report

Effectiveness of the written account of the Honours Project.

Understanding of cultural, critical and theoretical issues including  awareness of contemporary concerns in subject area

Assessment Overview

You should familiarise yourself with the following assessment-related material, available on the School Noticeboard, from your Workshop or the School Reception, or on the Assessment page of the School website.

School of Art Assessment Procedures

School of Art Grade Descriptions

School of Art Glossary of assessment terms – and the following:

Faculty Review and Appeal Procedures

The ANU Handbook

Course Problems
If you have problems concerning a course you are taking, it is best in the first instance to speak directly to the lecturer concerned, or the Honours Coordinator. You can also take up your concerns with the Head of School. Many courses and programs have student representatives, and you may find it useful to direct your concerns via them. The ANU Students’ Association (ANUSA) has two Student Representatives in the College of Arts and Social Sciences who can help you with problems or concerns that you may have with your course or degree.  They can help you by talking to lecturers or tutors on your behalf, help you address your concerns with assessment, and give you advice about appeals procedures.  They also sit on a number of College Committees, so let them know if you have complaints or suggestions for improvement about your courses or about facilities and services more generally.  You can contact them by emailing them at arts.facrep@anu.edu.au or visit the ANUSA website for more information http://sa.anu.edu.au.