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CAST2001: Studio 1

Semester 1, 2025 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

In Studio 1 you will engage intensively with one area of emphasis by choosing assessment tasks in Ceramics, Glass, Jewellery, Painting, Photography, Printmedia, Sculpture or Screen Arts. You will develop specialist skills and deepen your critical and conceptual competencies through structured feedback and the support of Production workshops.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Sydney College of the Arts
Credit points 12
Prerequisites
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CASF1002 or CAST1001
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Alex Gawronski, alex.gawronski@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Jane Gavan, jane.gavan@sydney.edu.au
Robyn Backen, robyn.backen@sydney.edu.au
Oliver Smith, oliver.smith@sydney.edu.au
Newell Harry, newell.harry@sydney.edu.au
Yvette Hamilton, yvette.hamilton@sydney.edu.au
Rebecca Beardmore, rebecca.beardmore@sydney.edu.au
Alex Gawronski, alex.gawronski@sydney.edu.au
Madeleine Kelly, madeleine.kelly@sydney.edu.au
Jan Guy, jan.guy@sydney.edu.au
Stuart Bailey, stuart.bailey@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 31 March 2025
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment AI Allowed Studio project 2: The Expanded Field
Creative assessment: student presentations and submissions to Canvas
50% Formal exam period
Due date: 10 Jun 2025 at 23:59
N/A
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Online task hurdle task Early Feedback Task ELT Quiz
Online Quiz on Canvas #earlyfeedbacktask
0% Week 03
Due date: 11 Mar 2025 at 23:59
30 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Assignment AI Allowed Studio project 1: The Copy
Creative assessment: student presentations and submission to Canvas
50% Week 06
Due date: 01 Apr 2025 at 23:59
N/A
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
AI allowed = AI allowed ?
early feedback task = early feedback task ?

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

Studio project 1: The Copy draws on the studio program, extends the processes and skills learned in the Production Workshops and critically responds to a topic located within the conceptual framework stipulated by the lecturer.

Studio project 2: The Expanded Field encourages students to work outside the realms of familiarity with their media area and produce artwork that expands the field of their given medium. 

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High Distinction 85-100

 

Distinction 75-84

 

Credit 65-74

 

Pass 50-64

 

Fail 0-49

 

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

 

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Except for supervised exams or in-semester tests, you may use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessments unless expressly prohibited by your unit coordinator. 

For exams and in-semester tests, the use of AI and automated writing tools is not allowed unless expressly permitted in the assessment instructions. 

The icons in the assessment table above indicate whether AI is allowed – whether full AI, or only some AI (the latter is referred to as “AI restricted”). If no icon is shown, AI use is not permitted at all for the task. Refer to Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks for this unit. 

Your final submission must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of automated writing tools or generative AI, and any material generated that you include in your final submission must be properly referenced. You may be required to submit generative AI inputs and outputs that you used during your assessment process, or drafts of your original work. Inappropriate use of generative AI is considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply. 

The Current Students website provides information on artificial intelligence in assessments. For help on how to correctly acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the  AI in Education Canvas site

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.

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.

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

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Formal exam period Week 15 Assessment: Present and Submit Project 2, The Expanded Field (All students must be present for the assessment) Studio (6 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7 LO8
Week 01 Launch of studio Project 1, The Copy, introduction to staff Tutorial (3 hr) LO4 LO6 LO7
Studio time and individual tutorials Studio (3 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Introduction to workshops Workshop (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 02 Tutorial and studio time Tutorial (3 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Studio time and individual tutorials Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Material handling, techniques and processes specific to the area of emphasis Workshop (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO5 LO7 LO8
Week 03 Presentation and submission of Proposal for Project 1: The Copy Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Presentation and Submission of Proposal for Project 1: The Copy Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Material handling, techniques and processes specific to the area of emphasis Workshop (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 04 Tutorial and studio time Tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Studio time and individual tutorials Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7 LO8
Material handling, techniques and processes specific to the area of emphasis Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 05 Tutorial and studio time Tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Studio time and individual tutorials Studio (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Material handling, techniques and processes specific to the area of emphasis Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 06 Presentation and Submission of Project 1: The Copy (All students must be present for the assessment) Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7
Presentation and submission of Project 1: The Copy (All students must be present for the assessment) Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7
Material handling, techniques and processes specific to the area of emphasis Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 07 Art Week see the Schedule for the Performance and workshop program Independent study (8 hr) LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 08 Launch of studio Project 2: The Expanded Field + Discipline-specific seminar Tutorial (3 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Studio time and individual tutorials Studio (3 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Material handling, techniques and processes specific to the area of emphasis Workshop (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 09 Tutorial and studio time Studio (6 hr) LO2 LO5 LO7 LO8
Material handling, techniques and processes specific to the area of emphasis Workshop (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 10 Tutorial and studio time Tutorial (3 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Studio time and individual tutorials Studio (3 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Material handling, techniques and processes specific to the area of emphasis Workshop (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 11 Presentation and submission of Proposal for Project 2: The Expanded Field Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7 LO8
Presentation and submission of Proposal for Project 2: The Expanded Field Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO7 LO8
Student assistance Workshop (2 hr) LO2 LO5 LO7 LO8
Week 12 Tutorial and studio time Tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Studio time and individual tutorials Studio (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Student assistance Workshop (2 hr) LO2 LO5 LO7 LO8
Week 13 Tutorial and studio time Tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO5 LO7 LO8
Studio time and individual tutorials Studio (3 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5 LO7 LO8
Student assistance Workshop (2 hr) LO2 LO5 LO7 LO8

Attendance and class requirements

Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Additional requirements by the Sydney College of the Arts

  • Students are expected to attend a minimum of 90% of timetabled activities for this unit of study, unless granted exemption by the unit coordinator or relevant delegate.
  • 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 forfeiture or 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 12 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 240-300 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Any readings for this unit can be accessed either through the Library link, available on Canvas or as partial documents in Canvas itself.

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 competencies in the skills, systems, and approaches to contemporary art practice
  • LO2. apply skills in the generation of art objects, and engagements relative to visual art, showing evidence of development in skills and technologies, and the capacity to reflect on the art-making process as it relates to the demands of the unit
  • LO3. demonstrate the strategies requisite to a critical awareness within art-making: the appropriate application of concepts, a willingness to explore unfamiliar approaches, and the development of the appropriate means of applying them
  • LO4. demonstrate a commitment to art practice, deploying qualities of regularity, consistency and openness with the objective of shaping a dedicated art practice
  • LO5. adopt an experimental and imaginative approach to the creative process to pursue idiosyncratic, innovative outcomes
  • LO6. demonstrate willingness and ability to work in groups collaboratively, reflectively and consultatively
  • LO7. show awareness, sensitivity and empathy to subjective, cultural and racial differences
  • LO8. apply Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) to all aspects of studio 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.

Technical instruction has been honed so that each area of emphasis is specialised and unique to students' nominated discipline. Additionally, afternoon studio classes align with each area of emphasis providing concentrated focus and close academic attention.

Work, health and safety

WHS requirements for specific workshops are covered in this unit where possible

Disclaimer

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