Visual and Performing Arts Faculty
Unit Outline for 2009 S2/Q3
Course: Visual Art A 7108
Unit: Graphic/Art Design for Print A Value 1.0
Teacher: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ R.Baldwin
Grid Line: 1,3,6.

Specific Unit Goals
A Course
This unit should enable students to:
· Demonstrate visual literacy skills and aesthetic awareness in relation to Design in Art for Print;
· Research and generate ideas for art making through personal aesthetic responses and decisions;
· Experiment with a variety of medias and techniques to solve design problems with teacher direction;
· Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of tools and materials;
· Understand processes, plan, organise and complete assessment tasks;
· Acquire, develop and use a range of skills in relation to Design in Art for Print;
· Select appropriate design techniques to develop a project/body of work;
· Recognise different art and design movements, periods and styles;
· Discuss and communicate design processes in relation to directed activities e.g. exhibition visit.


Content Summary
Exploration of techniques (especially in software applications), materials, and purposes
Study of typography, layout and illustration
OHS issues in relation to tools and materials
Visual thinking and problem-solving skills
Application of time management and materials
Use of Visual Art Process Diary
Using appropriate language to evaluate and critique own work and the work of other artists/designers.
Using a variety of stimulus for developing ideas related to design in art for print – visual material from cultures, history, technology, environment, personal experiences, techniques and themes explored by other designers, self identity, etc, etc.
Using appropriate language to evaluate and critique own work and the work of other artists/designers.

Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task
Weighting (per cent)
Due Date
In Class Written Task 20 % Week 6

VAPD/Digital Folio 20 % Week 16

Teacher Directed 30 % Week 8

Student Directed 30 % Week 15





Assessment Criteria
Students will be assessed on the degree to which they demonstrate:
· Generation and synthesis of ideas
· Visual literacy
· Aesthetic judgements
· Effective communication
· Problem solving skills
· Critical analysis

The following list defines the assessment criteria in more detail.
Generation and synthesis of ideas
· Experimentation in a range of art practices and materials
· Gathering ideas from a range of sources
· Innovation in creating, transforming images, objects and environments
· Development of conceptual skills and understanding
Visual literacy
o Acquisition, interpretation and understanding of visual language (elements and principles)
· Using visual language for expression and communication
· Understanding of historical, social and cultural context of art
Aesthetic judgements
· Identification, definition and development of aesthetic qualities
· Knowledge of cultural aesthetic values
Effective communication
· Oral and written communication
o Individual and collective work practices including the sharing of information and support of ideas.
Production and problem solving skills
· Relevant response to task
· Independence and initiative in making artworks
o Organisational skills, in the production and presentation of visual, oral and written work.
· Sensitivity in the use of technologies, techniques and materials
Critical analysis
· Analytical, critical and evaluative skills
· Lateral and linear thinking skills
· Informed understanding of own work

Unit Score Calculation (T courses only)
The unit raw score is the sum of the total weighted standardised scores for each item in the unit. This score is then standardised to
Grades
Unit grades will be determined by evaluating the level of student competence against the assessment criteria. You will be awarded a grade in the range from A to E against the Course Framework descriptors. These can be found in the Course Outline and also posted in Faculty areas and classrooms. These are also available online at the ACT BSSS website http://www.bsss.act.edu.au/curriculum/frameworks
Moderation Procedures
Moderation commences within individual colleges. Teachers develop assessment programs and instruments, apply assessment criteria, and allocate Unit Grades, according to the relevant Course Framework. Teachers within course teaching groups conduct consensus discussions to moderate marking or grading of individual assessment instruments and unit grade decisions.
Late work or work not submitted, plagiarism and attendance.
According to BSSS policy penalties apply for late work or work not submitted, plagiarism and failure to attend classes. Please refer to the Lake Tuggeranong Assessment Policy Outline as distributed in Advisory Group at the commencement of each Semester. This Policy is also displayed on various notice boards around the College Specifically in Student Services and the Student Common Room. This Policy is also available on the College website. http://www.ltc.act.edu.au/about_the_college/general_information/college_assessment

Rubrics
Rubrics for Assessment Tasks are available in a number of locations including:
Student Network - Public Drive – Art and Design Folder – Rubrics
Class & Student Copies
Right to Appeal
You can appeal against your assessment if you feel that the result you obtained is not fair. Appeals may be lodged against the assessment task result and/or the procedures by which unit grades are derived. Please refer to the Appeals Policy Outline as distributed in Advisory Group at the commencement of each Semester. This Policy is also displayed on various notice boards around the College Specifically in Student Services and the Student Common Room.
This Policy is also available on the College website. http://www.ltc.act.edu.au/about_the_college/general_information/assessment_board_policies