Program Overview

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Unit Overview

The Expanded Practice unit (UCP013) is a 12.5 credit point unit offered by the University of Tasmania through the University Connections Program (UCP). This unit is designed to extend students' understanding of visual arts practice, exploring agendas, concepts, and issues that enrich their approach to materials and ideas.

Introduction

Expanded Practice delves into various agendas, including sustainability, environment, ethics, AI, sampling/copyright, and identity. Students will engage in studio and writing activities to situate their work within a broader understanding of the contemporary world. This unit is suitable for students concurrently undertaking Visual Art (TASC level 3) ART and Art Studio Practice (TASC level 3) ART or equivalent.

Summary

• Unit name: Expanded Practice
• Unit code: UCP013
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Arts and Society
• Discipline: Arts
• Coordinator: Mrs Sonja Hindrum
• Available as an elective: No
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Foundation or Enabling

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of key concepts and terms from the field of art to making and writing
• Explore diverse approaches to conceptual and practical experimentation
• Develop and evaluate ideas, concepts, and processes to communicate plans for development and exhibition of artwork
• Develop skills in the research, analysis, and criticism of art from different social, historical, and cultural contexts and learn to express and identify meaning in artworks

Fee Information

The fee information for this unit is as follows:

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: Refer to more information on student contribution amounts
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: Refer to more information on student contribution amounts
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: Refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP

Teaching

The teaching pattern for this unit includes:

• Symposium (start of year on campus at UTAS), 6 hours, once
• Content delivery online, 12 x 1hr content
• Downloadable activities and content for use in classes, 12 weeks
• Excursions, 3 x 6 hours, excursions (UTAS workshops, museums, artists discussions, etc.)
• Tutor visits to school, 4 x 1.5 hours, 4 visits

Assessment

The assessment for this unit includes:

• Establish Field of enquiry (30%)
• Project proposal (30%)
• Material and or visual exploration in response to a theme work presentation (40%)

Textbooks

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

Note

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.