Outline

Overview

Each student will develop, in consultation with their teacher, a project involving the application of contemporary scholarship in their discipline to a question arising within their disciplinary specialisation, for example: issues concerned with cultural, institutional or digital archives (with links to Fisher Library or other libraries/online data repositories/community organisations); the creation and development of contemporary practice[s]; or how cultural practices, from arts-based work through to the practice of language, address futures, dystopian, utopian or otherwise.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Art, Communication and English Administration
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	ARHT3998 or ARHT3999 or ARIN3998 or ARIN3999 or FILM3998 or FILM3999 or LNGS3998 or LNGS3999 or PRFM3998 or PRFM3999 or ENGL3998 or ENGL3999
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Amanda Card, amanda.card@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Short Essay Short essay on Project	25%	Formal exam period Due date: 24 Nov 2021 at 23:59	1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Portfolio Submit your portfolio	25%	Formal exam period Due date: 01 Dec 2021 at 23:59	1500 words (equivalent)
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Research Proposal Presentation Presentation of Proposal over Weeks 6&7	25%	Multiple weeks	1500 words (equivalent)
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Assignment	Final Project Presentation Submit preliminary project proposal after presentation Weeks 12 & 13	25%	Multiple weeks	1500 words (equivalent)
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Assessment summary

Week 6 & 7 Preliminary Individual Project Presentation (Assessed #1 25%)

Week 12 & 13 Final Presentation Individual Project (Assessment #2 25%)

Assessment 3: Essay (25%) Due 24th November 11.59pm

Assessment 4: Submit online Portfolio (25%) Due 1st December 11.59pm

Assessment criteria

Result code	Result name	Mark range	Description
HD	High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
DI	Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
CR	Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
PS	Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
FA	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.

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:

Any assessment submitted after the due date (or extended due date) will receive a late penalty of 5% of the total marks per 24 hour period. Students are encouraged to communicate with the Unit of Study Coordinator regarding simple extensions (2 days).

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.

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

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Your majors--how do they relate	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 02	Your online Portfolio-what is it and how do you create one?	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 03	Your project--preliminary ideas--Group 1 presentation (not assessed)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 04	Your project--preliminary ideas--Group 2 presentation (not assessed)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 05	Your online Portfolio_present preliminary work to class (not assessed)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 06	Your Project--2nd Presentation--Group 1 (Assessment #1 25%)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 07	Your Project--2nd Presentation--Group 1 (Assessment #1 25%)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 08	No class Monday (public holiday)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 09	Presentation reflection	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 10	Discussion of Essay (due Exam Week 2)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 11	No Class--Individual meetings (Group 1) with Coordinator/Supervisor	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 12	Presentation on Project to class Group 1 (Assessment #2 25%) Individual meetings (Group 2) consultations with Coordinator/Supervisor	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 13	Presentation Group 2 (Assessment #2 25%)	Seminar (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

It is expected that students will attend 90% of classes. All assessments must be attempted in order to pass the course.

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

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 and apply advanced theory and knowledge in one or more discipline or area of practice in research, project, or work-based problems.
LO2. Communicate complex knowledge, data, skills and ideas effectively to others in a range of contexts through context-dependent forms of communication.
LO3. Apply knowledge and skills creatively to demonstrate autonomy, judgement, adaptability and ethical responsibility as a researcher, practitioner or learner by working productively and collaboratively in groups and across disciplines.
LO4. Approach local and global challenges in research, professional practice, and civil life with personal integrity and intellectual rigour.
LO5. Develop innovative and original interpretations and insights.

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.

Students will be encouraged to submit unit evaluations.

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

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

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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Useful links

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Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

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