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Unit of study_

CAEL5038: Screen Printing: Introductory Workshop

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study introduces you to the techniques and conceptual underpinnings of screen printing, and develops your understanding of its application across a range of mediums. In addition to familiarising you with the practical skills necessary to use screen print as part of your own practice, the unit encourages you to critically engage with the medium by asking you to reflect on the specific qualities of this particular print process and its use more broadly in contemporary art.

Unit details and rules

Unit code CAEL5038
Academic unit Sydney College of the Arts
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Rebecca Beardmore, rebecca.beardmore@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Rebecca Beardmore, rebecca.beardmore@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Creative assessment / demonstration Self-directed project
Major self-directed project
80% Formal exam period
Due date: 26 Nov 2021 at 23:59
10 Mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Creative assessment / demonstration Experimental prints
3 experimental prints on different substrates
20% Week 07
Due date: 24 Sep 2021 at 23:59
10 Minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO4

Assessment summary

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Assessment criteria

This unit uses standards-based assessment for award of assessment marks. Your assessments will be evaluated solely on the basis of your individual performance

1. Competence

Demonstration of the development and application of practical and intellectual competency and skills appropriate to the unit of study.

2. Development

Demonstration of the ability to initiate and realise your own objectives for studio practice and theory work within the requirements of the unit of study and of your developing knowledge of the historical and theoretical context of your practice. You are expected to improve your abilities, competency and understanding over the course of a semester, and over successive semesters.

3. Critical Awareness

Demonstration of developing a critical awareness and knowledge of the unit of study and the ability to objectively evaluate your own work, select appropriate methods and materials and to formulate and evaluate

ideas/methods.

4. Commitment

Demonstration of commitment and self-motivation in respect of the unit of study. The level of commitment to study in the academic program is reflected in:

-the development of self-motivation applied to individual, group or assignment-based work;

-the degree of participation in all units of study including group work, project submissions, essays and discussions;

-the development of a consistent work pattern; and

-the regularity and punctuality of attendance and submissions.

5. Innovation

Demonstration of innovative and imaginative thinking, appropriate to the unit of study, evidencing the quality of ideas underlying your work and development in your studies.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

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Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

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WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to studio, discussion of course requirements and demonstration of basic processes. Studio (3 hr)  
Week 02 Discussion of printing techniques, manual positive making, stencil preparation. Studio (3 hr)  
Week 03 Preparing positives in PhotoShop Studio (3 hr)  
Week 04 Alternative substrates and positive making Studio (3 hr)  
Week 05 Submission of Assessment Task 1 Studio (3 hr)  
Week 06 Independent Studio work Studio (3 hr)  
Week 07 Review Week Studio (0.25 hr)  
Week 08 Advanced preparing positives in PhotoShop Studio (3 hr)  
Week 09 Guided studio work Studio (3 hr)  
Week 10 In class critiques focusing on conceptual development Studio (3 hr)  
Week 11 Guided studio work Studio (3 hr)  
Week 12 Guided studio work Studio (3 hr)  
Week 13 Guided studio work Studio (3 hr)  

Attendance and class requirements

Additional requirements from Sydney College of the Arts

  • Students must attend a minimum of 90% of timetabled activities for this unit of study, unless granted exemption by the Unit Coordinator.
  • All assignments are compulsory and must be attempted. 
  • You must attend scheduled assessments to be eligible to pass. Non-attendance at assessment on any grounds insufficient to claim special consideration will result in the forfeiture of marks associated with the assessment. 

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the necessary steps for producing screen prints from the creation of positives through to final artwork editions.
  • LO2. Develop understanding of general principles related to printmaking and it’s place in wider culture.
  • LO3. Demonstrate problem solving skills and independent thinking to accomplish required tasks
  • LO4. Apply acquired knowledge in the creation of artwork that reflects a critical engagement with existing creative practice.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

Work, health and safety

All students required to wear steel cap shoes/boots to operate the high pressure hose in the screen washout room. ALL students will be required to operate this machine during this unit and will need to supply the regulated footwear.

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