Outline

Overview

In Studio 3 you will produce a body of work that is conceptually, technically and aesthetically of exhibition quality that also demonstrates a rigorous process of research analysis and critical awareness. Outcomes produced at the 2000 level can act as a starting point for this unit's self-directed project or you may take an entirely new direction. engagement with a critical context relevant to your professional practice. Reflective of an emerging art practice you will seek to make a significant contribution to innovation regarding the production and realisation of your work.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Sydney College of the Arts
Credit points	12
Prerequisites ?	CAST2002 or EXCH2005
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Oliver Smith, oliver.smith@sydney.edu.au
Demonstrator(s)	Isobel Markus Dunworth, isobel.markus-dunworth@sydney.edu.au
	Cobi Butcher, cobi.butcher@sydney.edu.au
	Canbora Bayraktar, canbora.bayraktar@sydney.edu.au
	Joshua Boerma, joshua.boerma@sydney.edu.au
	Janet Parker-Smith, janet.parker-smith@sydney.edu.au
	Rhonda Dwyer, rhonda.dwyer@sydney.edu.au
	Timothy Osborne, timothy.osborne@sydney.edu.au
	Harry Klein, harry.klein@sydney.edu.au
	Michael Brewster, michael.brewster@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Julie Rrap, julie.rrap@sydney.edu.au
	Oliver Smith, oliver.smith@sydney.edu.au
	David Haines, david.haines@sydney.edu.au
	Stuart Bailey, stuart.bailey@sydney.edu.au
	Alex Gawronski, alex.gawronski@sydney.edu.au
	Madeleine Kelly, madeleine.kelly@sydney.edu.au
	Vicky Browne, vicky.browne@sydney.edu.au
	Yvette Hamilton, yvette.hamilton@sydney.edu.au
Project supervisor(s)	Liam Garstang, liam.garstang@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 31 March 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Creative assessment / demonstration	Final Work Presentation of Final Work and support material to academics	60%	Formal exam period Due date: 13 Jun 2025 at 23:59 Closing date: 20 Jun 2025	10 minutes including feedback
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Proposal Presentation of your proposal to the group during class time	15%	Week 04 Due date: 21 Mar 2025 at 23:59 Closing date: 28 Mar 2025	10 minutes including feedback
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Work-In-Progress Presentation of process work and experiments to the group during class time	25%	Week 10 Due date: 09 May 2025 at 23:59 Closing date: 16 May 2025	10 minutes including feedback
Outcomes assessed:
= restricted AI ?

Assessment summary

Self-developed proposal rationale: from preliminary explorations, students will develop a proposal for a work, or series of, that will be presented for assessment. The proposal will address the what, why & how aspects of the intended proeject and will include a draft timeline. Students are advised to not include specific details of what they plan to make so as to be able to explore their ideas and allow them to evolve through the processes of making. The proposal will include a rationale providing a theoretical/ conceptual background to the project and will address key issues inherent to the student’s ideas.
Self-directed project: from the proposal and studio exploration students will develop a series of works throughout the rest of the semester to be presented at assessment. This would include a journal, review, proposal, drawing and project development, studio and associated technologies, matreials, tools and workshop practice, photographic documentation and group/discussion participation.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found in the Canvas site for this unit.

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.

Learning support

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 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. 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

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Formal exam period	Assessment 3: Final Work Presentation (60%)	Presentation (0.2 hr)
Week 01	Unit Introduction / Technical Demonstration: Group Workshop	Practical (2 hr)
	Unit Introduction: Research and Professional Practice	Seminar (3 hr)
	Practice-Based Research and Individual Tutorials	Studio (3 hr)
Week 02	Technical Demonstration: Group Workshop	Practical (2 hr)
	Research and Professional Practice	Seminar (3 hr)
	Practice-Based Research and Individual Tutorials	Studio (3 hr)
Week 03	Technical Demonstration: Group Workshop	Practical (2 hr)
	Research and Professional Practice	Seminar (3 hr)
	Practice-Based Research and Individual Tutorials	Studio (3 hr)
Week 04	Technical Demonstration: Individual Consultations	Practical (2 hr)
	Assessment 1: Proposal Presentation (15%)	Presentation (3 hr)
	Assessment 1: Proposal Presentation (15%)	Presentation (3 hr)
Week 05	Technical Demonstration: Specialised Workshop	Practical (2 hr)
	Galleries and Exhibition Installation	Field trip (3 hr)
	Galleries and Exhibition Installation	Field trip (3 hr)
Week 06	Technical Demonstration: Specialised Workshops	Practical (2 hr)
	Research and Professional Practice	Seminar (3 hr)
	Practice-Based Research and Individual Tutorials	Studio (3 hr)
Week 08	Technical Demonstration: Specialised Workshops	Practical (2 hr)
Week 09	Technical Workshop: Group Workshop	Practical (2 hr)
	Research and Professional Practice	Seminar (3 hr)
	Practice-Based Research and Individual Tutorials	Studio (3 hr)
Week 10	Technical Demonstration: Individual Consultations	Practical (2 hr)
	Assessment 2: Work-In-Progress Presentation (25%)	Presentation (3 hr)
	Assessment 2: Work-In-Progress Presentation (25%)	Presentation (3 hr)
Week 11	Technical Demonstration: Individual Consultations	Practical (2 hr)
	Research and Professional Practice	Seminar (3 hr)
	Practice-Based Research and Individual Tutorials	Studio (3 hr)
Week 12	Technical Demonstration: Individual Consultations	Practical (2 hr)
	Research and Professional Practice	Seminar (3 hr)
	Practice-Based Research and Individual Tutorials	Studio (3 hr)
Week 13	Technical Demonstration: Individual Consultations	Practical (2 hr)
	Project Resolution and Assessment Preparation	Seminar (3 hr)
	Project Resolution and Assessment Preparation	Studio (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board. The Examiner’s Board will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.
Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.
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.

Learning outcomes

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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, by developing 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. Confidently 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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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

In response to student feedback and following consultation with members of the academic and technical teaching teams the unit has been refined to support greater flexibility in the schedule of technical demonstrations. The sequence of the assessments tasks has been adjusted and an academic teaching structure established that enables students to maintain their engagement with their 2000 level Area of Emphasis while also operating in a XD Cross-Disciplinary field.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

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

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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CAST3001: Studio 3

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

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

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

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links