Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Communication & Arts School
This course offers students the opportunity to undertake an internship with a public art institution either within Australia or internationally, or complete a major independent research project. For those interested in internships, students must make a formal application to the public institutions themselves and have approval prior to the commencement of the course. The course convener also must approve the suitability of the internship prior to commencing the course.
Individual research topics are available to advanced students with good records, and typically results in a research essay of approx. 5,000 words. Research Topics are decided in consultation with a staff member whose expertise aligns with your independent research area. Students are encouraged to focus on institutional art archives and art collections and require a GPA of 5.0 or above to undertake this course.
The Internship application form is available here.
The Independent Research Project application form is available here.
The independent research option of this courseﾠis designed for students who are considering doing Honours in art history andﾠwho have the opportunity to complete a focused research projectﾠin the field of art history.ﾠResearch projects can involve examination of scholarly archives in public institutions or other approvedﾠart institutions. Students must secure approval from a suitable supervisor prior to enrolment.
The internship option is designed to help students gain visual arts industry experience and to gain understanding of the professionalﾠapplications of art history study. Students must obtain a place in a formal internship program at a public art institution prior to enrolment. Once they have secured this internship they then seek approval from an art history lecturer who will supervise the academic requirements of the course.ﾠ
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
8 units of courses in the Art History Major with a GPA of 5.0 across those courses. Direct enrolment is not possible and students must first contact the course convenor.
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
ARTT3100 or ARTT3117
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ENGL3020
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Aims and outcomes
The aim of this course is to provide advanced art history students with an opportunity to conduct focused study in art historyﾠby way ofﾠarchival research, or through a formal internship experience.ﾠ
The requirements for students to work with either a public art archive or to conduct an internship at a public art museum are designed to enhance relations between the study of art history and the visual arts industry.ﾠ
Students who complete the course will gain experience in working off-campus within the visual arts industry and develop scholarly skills in the research and presentation of art.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand some of the work practices of the visual arts industry
LO2.
Conduct independent research on a focused topic in the discipline of art history
LO3.
Write an extended essay or report regarding an area of research or work practice in art history and/or the visual arts industry
Assessment
Assessment summary
INTERNSHIP STREAM
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placement | Internship plan | 30% 750 words |
23/08/2024 4:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Reflection | Field report | 70% 2000 words |
8/11/2024 4:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard |
RESEARCH PROJECT STREAM
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay/ Critique | Annotated bibliography | 40% 1250 words |
23/08/2024 4:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique | Essay | 60% 4000 words |
8/11/2024 4:00 pm |
Assessment details
INTERNSHIP STREAM
Internship plan
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Placement
- Weight
- 30% 750 words
- Due date
23/08/2024 4:00 pm
Task description
The Project Plan should be completed in conjunction with their Industry Supervisor and include:
- An overview of the industry context of the internship and the particular tasks of the unit where the internship takes place
- A description of the project or professional services that the student will work on during the internship
- An outline of the aims and objectives of the internship
- An indication of expected outcomes of the internship - for the industry supervisor and for the student
- An indication of the professional skills that the student will develop during the internship
- An indication of any perceived problems or challenges with the development of the internship
PLEASE NOTE:
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
TurnItIn Receipts:
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using TurnItIn. Before submitting any assignments for this course you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial.
When you successfully submit your assessment to TurnItIn you will see text confirming your submission is complete, before being redirected to your Assignment inbox. On this page you can:
- View the name of the submitted file
- View date and time of the upload
- Resubmit your paper (if necessary)
- Download your submitted paper
- Download digital receipt.
If you cannot see your submission in your Assignment inbox you should regard your submission as unsuccessful. Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (e.g. screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).
If the submission was not successful:
- Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot).
- Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again.
- If you cannot submit again email your course coordinator immediately with the assignment attached.
Please visit this webpage for further advice on how to submit your TurnItIn assignment.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Field report
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Reflection
- Weight
- 70% 2000 words
- Due date
8/11/2024 4:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard
Task description
Internship Report includes:
- Overview of internship activities
- Original critical reflection on selected issues and problems arising from internship
- Understanding of appropriate terminology and concepts related to internship
- Knowledge of theoretical field providing context for issues
- Understanding of key resources contextualising industry issues
PLEASE NOTE:
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
TurnItIn Receipts:
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using TurnItIn. Before submitting any assignments for this course you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial.
When you successfully submit your assessment to TurnItIn you will see text confirming your submission is complete, before being redirected to your Assignment inbox. On this page you can:
- View the name of the submitted file
- View date and time of the upload
- Resubmit your paper (if necessary)
- Download your submitted paper
- Download digital receipt.
If you cannot see your submission in your Assignment inbox you should regard your submission as unsuccessful. Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (e.g. screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).
If the submission was not successful:
- Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot).
- Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again.
- If you cannot submit again email your course coordinator immediately with the assignment attached.
Please visit this webpage for further advice on how to submit your TurnItIn assignment.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
RESEARCH PROJECT STREAM
Annotated bibliography
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 40% 1250 words
- Due date
23/08/2024 4:00 pm
Task description
Select five key research items that you have uncovered in your independent research and write a short, 200 word annotation for each that explains its significance and relevance to your project topic. References should be formatted correctly using Chicago Manual of Style. In addition to the five annotated items, please attach a working bibliography also formatted in Chicago of any additional texts that you have located around your topic (the attached bibliography is not included in word count). You must also include 250 words on your proposed essay plan.
PLEASE NOTE:
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
TurnItIn Receipts:
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using TurnItIn. Before submitting any assignments for this course you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial.
When you successfully submit your assessment to TurnItIn you will see text confirming your submission is complete, before being redirected to your Assignment inbox. On this page you can:
- View the name of the submitted file
- View date and time of the upload
- Resubmit your paper (if necessary)
- Download your submitted paper
- Download digital receipt.
If you cannot see your submission in your Assignment inbox you should regard your submission as unsuccessful. Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (e.g. screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).
If the submission was not successful:
- Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot).
- Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again.
- If you cannot submit again email your course coordinator immediately with the assignment attached.
Please visit this webpage for further advice on how to submit your TurnItIn assignment.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Essay
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 60% 4000 words
- Due date
8/11/2024 4:00 pm
Task description
Research Essay Question developed in conjunction with, approval by, supervisor.
Formal research essay demonstrating original argument about well researched and focused topic of discussion related to art history
PLEASE NOTE:
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
TurnItIn Receipts:
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using TurnItIn. Before submitting any assignments for this course you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial.
When you successfully submit your assessment to TurnItIn you will see text confirming your submission is complete, before being redirected to your Assignment inbox. On this page you can:
- View the name of the submitted file
- View date and time of the upload
- Resubmit your paper (if necessary)
- Download your submitted paper
- Download digital receipt.
If you cannot see your submission in your Assignment inbox you should regard your submission as unsuccessful. Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (e.g. screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).
If the submission was not successful:
- Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot).
- Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again.
- If you cannot submit again email your course coordinator immediately with the assignment attached.
Please visit this webpage for further advice on how to submit your TurnItIn assignment.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 1 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
- Where fractional marks occur in the calculation of the final grade, a mark of x.5% or greater will be rounded up to (x+1)%. A percentage mark of less than x.5% will be rounded down to x%.ﾠ
- Where no assessable work is received, a Grade of X will apply. ﾠ
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
Additional assessment information
- Further information regarding the assessment, including marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
- Marks Cannot Be Changed After Being Released: Marks are not open to negotiation with course staff. If you wish to discuss the feedback you have received, you should make an appointment to speak with the Course Coordinator.
- Assessment Re-mark: If you are considering an Assessment Re-mark, please follow the link to important information you should consider before submitting a request.
- Integrity Pledge: Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using Turnitin. Before submitting any assignments for this course, you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Modules.ﾠIn uploading an assignment via Turnitin you are certifying that it is your original work, that it has not been copied in whole or part from another person or source except where this is properly acknowledged, and that it has not in whole or part been previously submitted for assessment in any other course at this or any other university.
- Withholding marks prior to finalisation of grades: Per UQ Assessment Procedures – Release of Assessment Item Marks and Grades: The final assessment item and the marks for the assessment item are to be released only after the final grade for the course has been released.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
All student activities
| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Not Timetabled |
Internship Conduct internship at designated venue if applicable |
Not Timetabled |
Research Research and meetings to be negotiated with your supervisor. |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
Course guidelines
Communication Expectations
While you are a student at UQ, all communication must be conducted according to the UQ Student Code of Conduct. The UQ Library has a helpful Communicate and collaborate online module.
- Email is the primary way for you to send messages to, and receive information from, the School and our staff.
- You must use your UQ email address (not a private address) to communicate with staff.
- You should add a clear subject line, including course code, and a 2-3 word statement.
- You can send email at any time, however please do not expect responses outside normal working hours (Monday to Friday from ~8am to ~5pm).
- Emails that constitute bullying, harassment or discrimination against staff contravene the Student Code of Conduct. Emails like this will be reported to the University, and the matter will be pursued as misconduct.