fall 2008
27-596/598 graduate seminar
The seminar addresses art methodologies in the creative research, the development of critical vocabulary and interpretations in the context of contemporary art making as well as some pedagogical concepts through lectures, group discussions, studio visits, visiting scholars and artists. The seminar provides a forum for peer critique and critical discussion on contemporary concepts related to the students' artistic research.
Plagiarism and Examination Make-up Policies (This Policy will be appended to all course outlines in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences )
1. Plagiarism Plagiarism is a very serious academic offence. Students who plagiarize are dishonestly and fraudulently using someone else’s work as their
own. In the preparation of essays, papers, reports, and any other types of assignments, students must necessarily rely on the work of others. However, the
source of any ideas, wording, or data obtained from others must be disclosed and properly acknowledged by citations, quotation marks, and bibliographic
references in the proper format. Using the work of others without acknowledgement is plagiarism.
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
a) Copying material, for example, from the Internet , or purchasing material and submitting it as one’s own;
b) Paraphrasing (changing some of the words) the ideas and concepts of others without proper referencing
c) Using a passage or passages of any length from published or unpublished work of others without placing the passage(s) in quotation marks (or using
indentation for long quotation(s)) and acknowledging their source;
d) Submitting work to more than one course, unless prior permission to do so has been given in writing;
e) Submitting work completely or largely identical to that of other students, unless group work and joint submissions are explicitly permitted by the
instructor.
Consequences:
If the instructor finds that plagiarism has occurred, s/he assigns a grade of 0 (F-) to the work in question and reports the case to the Department Head,
to the Associate Dean of the Faculty, and to the student(s) involved. Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated pursuant to Senate Bylaw 31, which
could result in suspension or expulsion from the University in cases of repeated plagiarism. Students will not be allowed to re-write or re-submit work to
compensate for grades assigned as a result of plagiarism . Students can appeal a finding of plagiarism to the Department Head or designate and/or to the
Associate Dean of Student and Academic Affairs in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and ultimately to a judicial review panel at the University.
2. Exam Makeup/Late Submission/Aegrotat/Incomplete Policy
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences requires students to provide acceptable and documented medical (or equivalent compassionate) reasons to allow
make-ups for scheduled tests, midterms, and final exams; the submission of late assignment; or grades of Incomplete or Aegrotat.
Acceptable reasons include hospital stays, serious illness, family emergencies (such as serious accidents or illnesses, death) or similar circumstances outside
the student’s control. Normally, written documentation is required stating specific reasons and dates. Arrangements for make-up exams must be made
as soon as possible. The instructor sets the date and format for make-up exams; the format will usually be different than the original exam.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Plagiarism Policy: July, 2004
bill law office: 136-f LeBel 9-11am tu/w 519.253.3000 x-2838 wcl@uwindsor.ca
Requirements
Students are expected to participate in discussion, be prepared to present their work for critique, attend artists’ talks, write a one-page artist statement, research artists’ writings, and produce a digital portfolio.
Grading Scheme (A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-)
Letter Grade Range
A+ 93-100
A 86-92.9
A- 80-85.9
B+ 77-79.9
B 73-76.9
Learning Outcomes Students will learn how to:
- Conceptualize and choose appropriate processes for creative problem solving in response to visual questions
- Position their work contextually in relation to historical and contemporary visual theory and practice
- Present their work in public contexts (artists’ talks, artists’ writings, and portfolio)
60% Critique performance & discussion participation
40% Seminar participation and performance