5.2 Assessment Detail
Title: Seminar Presentation
Type: Assignment - Research-based Assignment
Learning Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
Due Date:
13 Mar 17 - 15 May 17 Week 3 - 5 + Week 7 - 11
Weight: 10%
Marked out of: 40
Task Description:
This assessment item:
Learning Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
Due Date:
13 Mar 17 - 15 May 17 Week 3 - 5 + Week 7 - 11
Weight: 10%
Marked out of: 40
Task Description:
Students are required to deliver a ten-minute seminar presentation on a topic related to their individual Contemporary Art Project or Artwork including, but not limited to, its concept, theme, medium, or process. The presentation will: introduce the topic clearly; describe its significance to you and the broader community; articulate its contemporary relevance; and examine at least two real-life examples of it using a comparative or contrasting methodology. The seminar will be followed by ten minutes of facilitated engagement with the class. Students are to develop questions and/or activities that engage their peers for that duration. Students are to present their seminar using their own equipment (Laptop, tablet etc.). A projector will be provided for its delivery.
Criteria & Marking: | Criteria | Weighting |
| Clarity and comprehensibility of the seminar presentation | 10 |
| Relevance of the topic to the student's interests and their community | 10 |
| Evidence and depth of research | 10 |
| Unique and appropriate methods incorporated to facilitate engagement | 10 |
Submission: A 10-minute presentation is to be conducted during class starting from week 3 and continuing to week 11. The presentation will be concluded with 10-minutes of presenter-facilitated engagement with the group.
This assessment item:
- is a school based activity
- is an individual activity
- does not include a self assessment activity
- does not have a resubmission provision
Title: Mid-trimester review
Type: Peer assessment
Learning Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Due Date:
3 Apr 17 Week 6
Weight: 0%
Marked out of: 100
Task Description:
This assessment item:
Learning Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Due Date:
3 Apr 17 Week 6
Weight: 0%
Marked out of: 100
Task Description:
Mid-trimester Review. Students are required to present their progress within a peer group environment for formative feedback and academic critique. Students are required to set up their work in spaces within or in the vicinity of River Studio to a standard commensurate with 6 weeks of dedicated studio experimentation, research and development.
Students must undertake a Risk Assessment of their chosen site and installation when appropriate. The student will be given oral and written feedback from their lecturer and peers. This feedback will offer critical guidelines and give advice for future directions.
Criteria & Marking: | Criteria | Non-assessed Weighting |
| Quality of conceptual themes or issues | 25 |
| Evidence of considered, relevant and/or unique processes or methodologies | 25 |
| Relevance of context and installation methods | 25 |
| Potential for resolution within the remaining timeframe | 25 |
Submission: In person, supported by a substantial installation of your current work/experiments/research at the Queensland College of Art and follow all risk management procedures.
This assessment item:
- is a school based activity
- is a group activity
- includes a self assessment activity
- does not have a resubmission provision
Title: Professional Proposal
Type: Assignment - Written Assignment
Learning Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Due Date:
1 May 17 Week 9
Weight: 10%
Marked out of: 50
Task Description:
This assessment item:
Learning Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Due Date:
1 May 17 Week 9
Weight: 10%
Marked out of: 50
Task Description:
Students are required to develop and prepare a Professional Proposal for an existing outdoor sculpture festival or public art opportunity (for example Swell Sculpture Festival, Sculpture by Sea, Sculpture at Scenic World) or public space traditionally not associated with contemporary art projects or artworks. Students are to identify the opportunity to align with their own personal, conceptual and material interests. Once an opportunity has been chosen students are required to write a 300-500 word proposal addressing the criteria set out by the organisation administering the opportunity, or through consultation with their lecturer. In accordance with most professional proposals students will also prepare the following: a series of images (3-5) or 2-minutes of video that represent their proposal in context; a series of images (5-10) that highlight the students previous work; provide an up to date CV (1-page) and a 100-word biography. The proposal can be for new work; work being developed in this course; or previous work.
Criteria & Marking: | Criteria | Weighting |
| Comprehensible proposal statement that aligns to the projects assessment criteria (300-500 words) | 20 |
| Clarity and relevance of images detailing the proposed project (3-5 images or 2 minutes of video) | 10 |
| Clarity and relevance of support material (5-10 images or 2 minutes of video) | 10 |
| Comprehensible CV (1-page) and Bio (100 words) | 10 |
Submission: Al Professional Proposal items are to be included in the student's e-journal under the heading Professional Proposal at the conclusion of week 9.
This assessment item:
- is a school based activity
- is an individual activity
- does not include a self assessment activity
- does not have a resubmission provision
Title: Contemporary Art Project or Artwork
Type: Portfolio - evidence
Learning Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Due Date:
22 May 17 Week 12
Weight: 70%
Marked out of: 90
Task Description:
This assessment item:
Learning Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Due Date:
22 May 17 Week 12
Weight: 70%
Marked out of: 90
Task Description:
The presentation of a Contemporary Art Project or Artwork is to take place in Week 12. Students are required to install and present their work at the Queensland College of Art and follow all risk management procedures during the assessment period. Students are required, and advised to source and book any necessary equipment or technical support required for the presentation of their Contemporary Art Project or artwork well before the assessment period.
A Mid-Semester Peer-Based Review of work will occur in Week 6. Both the review and final assessment will take the form of a group critique. Students will be given oral feedback during the critique and receive written feedback approximately two weeks later in the My Marks section of the Course in Learning@Griffith.
Criteria & Marking: | Criteria | Weighting |
Process
A sound handling of materials and effects. Includes, but not limited to, evidence of experimentation, unique approaches to design and composition, dynamic attributes, and skill development in the chosen media of the presented contemporary art project or artwork
| 30 |
Concept
Significant engagement with issues and ideas. Includes, but not limited to evidence and depth of research, development of ideas, and critical analysis of the subject matter of the presented contemporary art project or artwork
| 30 |
Resolution
Visual and conceptual coherence. Includes, but not limited to the impact, resonance, uniqueness, contextual relevance of the completed contemporary art project or artwork
| 30 |
Submission: The presentation of a contemporary art project or artwork is to be safely installed and ready for examination in Week 12. Students will be allocated a maximum of 15 minutes for their examination in which oral feedback will be provided by an assessment panel consisting of their lecturer and external moderator.
This assessment item:
- is a school based activity
- is an individual activity
- does not include a self assessment activity
- does not have a resubmission provision
Title: Related Research e-journal
Type: Assignment - Research-based Assignment
Learning Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Due Date:
22 May 17 Week 12
Weight: 10%
Marked out of: 50
Task Description:
Learning Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Due Date:
22 May 17 Week 12
Weight: 10%
Marked out of: 50
Task Description:
An e-journal is an important record of the development of the assessable item: Contemporary Art Project or Artwork. It is an ongoing research and documentation activity that will commence in Week 1 and will be formally assessed in Week 12. A students e-journal is to be made using Tumblr and will include: written reflection on lectures, class activities and studio developments; evidence of research relevant to the students personal, material and conceptual interests; considered reflection on local exhibitions; and any additional information relevant to the students comprehension of contemporary sculpture. The e-journal is to be referenced correctly using the Queensland College of Art Undergraduate Style Guide.
Criteria & Marking: | Criteria | Weighting |
| Personal reflection on the development of students studio-based Contemporary Art Project or Artwork | 10 |
| Evidence and reflection on specific research related to students Contemporary Art Project or Artwork (referenced correctly using the QCA Style Guide) | 10 |
| Evidence of methodological, material and medium experimentation | 10 |
| Reflection on lecture content and class activities | 10 |
| Clarity and comprehensibility in written form and content layout | 10 |
Submission: The e-journal is to be developed from Week 1 and will be formally assessed at the conclusion of Week 12. Students will provide their e-journal URL in a specific spreadsheet located in Course Content at the conclusion of Week 2.
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