This course introduces students to basic techniques for making textiles-based images, objects and surfaces in a contemporary art context. Set projects enable experimentation and lead to proficiency in topic specific material processes. Each set project also provides an access point towards understanding how textiles entangle histories, geographies, trade, culture and science. Through seminars, guided research and critique students will begin to connect their own studio investigations and outcomes with relevant contemporary textiles, along with broader art-related, theory and practice. Work health and safety instruction is an integral component of this course. 

Students may complete this course twice for a maximum credit value of 12 units, provided they enrol in a different topic in each instance/semester. Please note that the course content, assessment structure, and reading list will change depending on the topic and the expertise of the lecturer convening the course. Please refer to the class summary for the specific term in which you wish to enrol for a detailed description.

 Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Pattern Making: repeat methods and fabric assemblage

The course introduces students to various forms of pattern making from imprinted repeat imagery (for example, batik stamps) to the assemblage of three-dimensional cloth forms. Patterns are fundamental to how we communicate, interpret and fabricate. Students will explore the cultural, biological and cognitive significance of patterns, connecting textiles to broader themes. Through set projects, lectures and discussion students will learn key skills in iterative design, textiles techniques and critical inquiry.

• Woven Worlds: interlaced structures and surfaces

This course introduces students to the material and conceptual processes of weaving. In tandem with learning different techniques, students will explore the significant role that weaving has played in global trade, industry and technology. Lectures, discussions and set projects will support students as they come to understand the construction and systems of the world through weaving and begin to situate contemporary textiles in larger cultural and historical narratives.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. identify and use basic techniques and principles appropriate to textiles;
2. employ safe and professional studio work processes using the specialised equipment;
3. explore and evaluate the creative possibilities of materials and techniques in response to set projects; and
4. develop works that respond to contemporary textile theories and art practices.

Research-Led Teaching

The convenor and lecturer bring their practice-led research into traditional and experimental weaving to this course. Students will begin to develop their own materials-based and theoretical research skills to apply further at 2000 level.

Additional Course Costs

Student contribution amounts under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA) and tuition fees support the course described in the Class Summary and include tuition, teaching materials, and student access to the workshops and university equipment for the stated course hours.

 The Course Material Fee is payable to the School of Art & Design to supply consumables and materials that become your physical property.

The Additional Materials Fee is payable for Materials you use in addition to those supplied as part of the course. You can purchase additional material from the Workshop and take advantage of the GST-free status. These materials are also WHS and workshop process compliant.

For further information and to Pay Materials and Access Fees go to: https://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/required-resources-and-incidental-fees  

Required Resources

Physical or digital visual diary

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying online, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Course introduction Weekly Theme: Systems and CodeBegin Sampler Project	Workshop induction Introduction to Assessment Task 1: Sampler Project Introduction to Assessment Task 2: Woven Worlds Symposium
2	Weekly Theme: ModernismSampler Project continuesSymposium preparation and group discussion	Assessment Task 1: Sampler Project Assessment Task 2: Woven Worlds Symposium
3	Weekly Theme: Cultural KnowledgeSampler Project continuesSymposium preparation and group discussion	Dye Lab induction Assessment Task 1: Sampler Project Assessment Task 2: Woven Worlds Symposium
4	Weekly Theme: Sustainability Sampler Project continuesSymposium preparation and group discussion	Drill and ladder inductions Assessment Task 1: Sampler Project Assessment Task 2: Woven Worlds Symposium
5	Woven Worlds Symposium and Sampler exhibition	Assessment Task 1: Sampler Project assessed in classAssessment Task 2: Woven Worlds Symposium assessed in class
6	Review Course ThemesResearch skills for independent project: library visit, group discussion and initial tests	Introduction to Assessment Task 4: Independent Weaving Project
7	Weekly Theme: Systems and CodeCollaborative Weaving Projects rotation Tutorials for Independent Weaving Project	Introduction to Assessment Task 3: Collaborative Weaving ProjectsAssessment Task 4: Independent Weaving Project continues, at least 4hrs per week independent study
8	Weekly Theme: ModernismCollaborative Weaving Projects rotation Tutorials for Independent Weaving Project	Assessment Task 3: Collaborative Weaving Projects continues in classAssessment Task 4: Independent Weaving Project continues, at least 4hrs per week independent study
9	Weekly Theme: Cultural KnowledgeCollaborative Weaving Projects rotation Tutorials for Independent Weaving Project	Assessment Task 3: Collaborative Weaving Projects continues in classAssessment Task 4: Independent Weaving Project continues, at least 4hrs per week independent study
10	Weekly Theme: SustainabilityCollaborative Weaving Projects rotation Tutorials for Independent Weaving Project	Assessment Task 3: Collaborative Weaving Projects completed in classAssessment Task 4: Independent Weaving Project continues, at least 4hrs per week independent study
11	Final trouble shooting, resolutions and installation planning for Independent Weaving Project	Assessment Task 4: Independent Weaving Project resolved and close to completion
12	Final Crit	Assessment Task 4: Independent Weaving Project assessed in class

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Sampler Project	20 %	27/03/2026	30/03/2026	LO1-4
Woven Worlds Symposium	20 %	27/03/2026	30/03/2026	LO1-4
Collaborative Weaving Projects	25 %	15/05/2026	29/05/2026	LO1-4
Independent Weaving Project	35 %	29/05/2026	02/07/2026	LO1-4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Extenuating Circumstances Application
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Canvas’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Participation is a key part of developing safe professional studio practice, critical thinking and academic communication skills. Participation includes contributing to class discussion, being a considerate studio buddy and fully engaging and taking responsible in collaborative assessment tasks.

Assessment Task 1

Sampler Project

Value: 20% 

Format: Completed Table Loom Sampler and Visual Diary 

Due date: Sampler Project assessed in class 27th March Week 5  

Between Weeks 1-4 students with be introduced to table loom weaving and will develop their skills through the completion of a sampler. Class time includes technical guidance, experimentation and discussion of weaving concepts and contexts. Each week of the Sampler Project will interweave one of the four main course themes with hands-on activities so that meaning, material and method begin to connect. Students are expected to continue developing these connections and their technical capabilities for several hours a week outside class. Weaving takes time, requires practice and needs to be a process of success and failure; please allow for this in your study plan early in the semester.   

A physical or digital visual diary is to be submitted with the sampler. The visual diary captures the iterative learning, self-evaluation and research that has been catalysed by and has supported weaving the sampler. After Assessment Task 1, the visual diary will remain an invaluable resource for problem solving, developing ideas and collating useful information.  

The Sampler Project needs to be completed and removed from the loom prior to class in Week 5 and then thoughtfully installed for the Woven Worlds Symposium between 9.00-9.30 on Friday 27th March.  

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	C	P	F
Weaving proficiency [LO1]	Exceptional comprehension and use of techniques and materials	Well-developed comprehension and use of techniques and materials	Developing comprehension and use of techniques and materials	Basic comprehension and use of techniques and materials	Has not demonstrated su cient comprehension or working use of techniques and materials
Completed inductions and responsible studio work management [LO2]	All necessary inductions are complete, and the student always works responsibly (participating in clean up, organisation of work area and safe handling of equipment)	All necessary inductions are complete, and the student mainly works responsibly (participating in clean up, organisation of work area and safe handling of equipment)	All necessary inductions are complete though some aspects responsible studio work management need further development	Student has not completed all inductions, and some aspects responsible studio work management need further development	Student has not completed all inductions and/or there are concerns about compliance, consideration of others and safety
Experimentation [LO3]	Extensive exploration of creative possibilities that consistently probes at the parameters of given techniques and materials	A good level of experimentation that often explores the parameters of given techniques and materials	Proficient experimentation, developing the confidence and commitment to explore parameters	Demonstrates a satisfactory level of experimentation but has been limited in how far or how much techniques and materials have been explored	Very little to no experimentation in implementing basic techniques.
Response to weekly themes [LO3&4]	Consistently insightful and exciting response to themes demonstrated through class discussion, sampler and visual diary; demonstrates deeply engaged and iterative learning and making week by week	Some insightful and exciting responses to themes demonstrated through class discussion, sampler and visual diary; demonstrates engaged and iterative learning and making week by week	Demonstrates a developing ability to respond to themes through class discussion, sampler and visual diary	Demonstrates a basic comprehension of themes through class discussion, and visual diary, though the creative and critical capacity in making connections between themes and the resultant sampler are limited	Does not demonstrate sufficient engagement or comprehension of themes and makes little to no connection between these and studio practice.
Research supporting studio practice [LO4]	Has researched at least 3 relevant artists, historical/cultural precedents or texts independently and made explicit and relevant connections between these examples and course content.	Has researched at least 2 relevant artists, historical/cultural precedents or texts independently and made explicit and relevant connections between these examples and course content.	Has researched at least 2 relevant artists, historical/cultural precedents or texts independently and made connections between these examples and course content.	Has researched at least 1 relevant artists, historical/cultural precedents or texts independently and made connections between these examples and course content.	Does not demonstrate adequate independent research

Assessment Task 2

Woven Worlds Symposium

Value: 20% 

Format: 20-30-minute group presentation: 4-minute individual analysis of artistic example, 4-minute group conclusion in response to problem statement and 4-minutes of questions and discussion.   

Due Date: PowerPoint Slides to be submitted via Canvas by 4.00pm Thursday 26th March, presentation in class 27th March  

  

For the Woven Worlds Symposium students will be organised into thematic groups of between 3-5. Each group will be assigned one of the following problem statements:

Systems and Code

Weaving involves the organisation and communication of information; it has a shared history with computing and continues to be part algorithmic advances in data-driven technology. How do contemporary weavers embrace or critique current technologies and what do they contribute to our understanding of systems and code in the physical, material, world? 

Modernism

As part of a feminist revision of western art history, weaving has been repositioned within the cannon of Modern art and design. While this repositioning enriches our understanding of Modernism, what technical, material, conceptual or cultural continuities and innovations specific to weaving might not fit neatly within this contextual framework? 

Cultural Knowledge

Weaving carries and continues cultural knowledge. Through weaving, artists tell stories and maintain their connections to place, ancestors and language. How have weavers negotiated between the Woven Worlds of cultural practice and institutions such as galleries and museums?  How does viewing the artwork contribute to new or old cultural narratives? 

Sustainability

A broad history of weaving includes both sustainable and extractive practices from balanced symbiotic relations with a specific environment to industrial and global scale exploitation and destruction. How do contemporary weavers draw from these histories in the present and how does their artwork contribute towards a sustainable future? 

Students will use the problem statement to frame their individual presentation about a particular artist/textile precedent selected from the Woven Worlds Symposium Examples slide deck. Individual analysis will include:

• Identifying weaving techniques and principles employed by the artist that are relevant to the problem statement.
• Evaluating how close analysis of the artwork connects with class readings and provides some answers or insight into the problem statement.

In preparation for the symposium each group will work together to discuss class readings, share their research findings and compare their individual analysis. For the presentation the group conclusion will:

• Summarise key principles and techniques shared across the examples and any particularly useful contrasts.
• Provide a concluding response to the problem statement that gives the class greater insight into the theme and asks future questions that could be the stimulus for further discussion and studio work within the course.

 

The purpose of the different themes and particular artistic examples is to explore a multitude of woven worlds. Each group is effectively expanding the knowledge and understanding of a theme for the class by guiding them through relevant principles, techniques and ideas through tangible examples.  Preparation for the Symposium will include set readings, class and small group discussion, independent research, and planning and practicing the Symposium presentations. The Woven World themes will continue to be discussed and developed in the second half of the course.  

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	C	P	F
Identify techniques and principles [LO1]	Identifies techniques and principles in a sophisticated manner and can locate those principles in a specific cultural, contemporary and/or historic context	Identifies techniques and principles and can locate those principles more broadly	Identifies techniques and principles and attempts to locate them more broadly	Identifies techniques and principles but has not adequately contextualised them.	Techniques and principles are not clearly identified
Professional skills [LO2] Contribution to discussion groups and presentation planning	Student has proactively contributed by often leading group discussion and offering good solutions in presentation preparation	Student has been a solid group member by contributing to discussions and taking their share of responsibility in presentation preparation	Student has been in class for all group discussions and has done what has been asked of them in terms of presentation preparation.	Student has been in class for all group discussions and has attempted to make some contribution to the presentation preparation	Student has let their group down by not attending class and/or not fullling their part in presentation preparation
Professional skills [LO2] Use of PowerPoint slides	Excellent use of slides: images are properly annotated, well sized and positioned; titles and bullet points are used only to contribute to an argument and do not detract from the overall design	Good use of slides: images could be slightly better annotated, sized and positioned; titles and bullet points are used mainly to contribute to an argument and do not detract from the overall design	Slide design has been considered but certain design choices detract from the overall presentation	Basic use of PowerPoint, design considerations need to be practiced	PowerPoint skills are subpar the slides are sloppy and careless
Evaluation and understanding of creative practice [LO3&4]	Excellent evaluation of how materials and techniques can be used creatively to respond to and/or expand our understanding of thematic concerns.	Good evaluation of how materials and techniques can be used creatively to respond to and/or expand our understanding of thematic concerns.	The presentation makes some sound connections between materials and techniques and how artworks can be made in response to thematic concerns	The presentation makes basic connections between materials, techniques and ideas.	The present makes insufficient connections between artworks and ideas.
Collective thematic evaluation [LO3&4]	Final group evaluation clearly responds to the original problem statement and provides the class with insight and a nuanced understanding of a particular theme.	Final group evaluation responds to the original problem statement and provides a good understanding of a particular theme	Final group evaluation responds to the original problem statement and provides some good understanding of a particular theme	Final group evaluation responds to the original problem statement, but the connections and conclusions are basic	Final group evaluation does not adequately address the original problem statement or is confusing

Assessment Task 3

Collaborative Weaving Projects

Value: 25%

Format: Collaborative making and problem-solving along with a research and discussion contribution in class and via Canvas 

Due: Assessment is ongoing between Weeks 7-10 leading towards project completion by the end of class in Week 10, 15th May.  

Many weaving practices are collaborative endeavours, requiring multiple makers to undertake tasks such as the processing of raw materials and weaving at a large-scale. Between Week 7-10 the class will be guided through co-designing and co-creating two projects that provide first-hand experience of working collaboratively to extend the ambition and complexity of a woven artwork.   Students will be assessed for their participation and engagement in class activities, particularly in terms of creative and collaborative problem-solving and professional studio practice. As the Collaborative Projects will mainly be worked on during class time, ongoing attendance and punctuality are very important in achieving rewarding outcomes.  

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	C	P	F
Technical competency [LO1&2]	Exceptional comprehension and use of techniques and materials, contributing towards the final collaborative artworks	Well-developed comprehension and use of techniques and materials, contributing towards the final collaborative artworks	Developing comprehension and use of techniques and materials contributing towards the final collaborative artworks	Demonstrates ongoing technical competency at a basic level contributing towards the final collaborative artworks	Has not demonstrated sufficient comprehension or working use of techniques and materials
Professional Studio Practice [LO2]	All necessary inductions are complete, and the student always works responsibly (participating in clean up, organisation of work area and safe handling of equipment). Student is proactive in skills sharing, helping others, cooperation and has organised their time exceptionally well.	All necessary inductions are complete, and the student generally works responsibly (participating in clean up, organisation of work area and safe handling of equipment). Student understands a co-working environment, co-operation and has organised their time well.	Inductions are complete, and the student sometimes works responsibly (participating in clean up, organisation of work area and safe handling of equipment) Student could be better organised and learn to cooperate more constructively.	Some inductions are complete and teh student understands basic requirements for a safe workplace, could be better organised and learn to cooperate more constructively.	Student has not behaved responsibly or professionally.
Problem Solving [LO1&3]	Extensive problem solving, making a significant contribution to the making and refining of the Collaborative Weaving Projects	Good problem solving, making a notable contribution in the process of making and refining the Collaborative Weaving Projects	Some good problem solving though the student's role was more to complete material tasks already organised and resolved by others.	The student's role was more to contribute to material tasks already organised and resolved by others. Though they did contribute overall and comprehend the problems to be solved	Problem solving was not adequately comprehended or engaged in as part of the making process
Research [LO4]	Has contributed 3 relevant artists, historical precedents or texts to the Collaborative Weaving Projects Miro Boards and has made explicit and relevant connections between these and the main course themes.	Has contributed 2 relevant artists, historical precedents or texts to the Collaborative Weaving Projects Miro Boards and has made connections between these and the main course themes.	Has contributed 2 relevant artists, historical precedents or texts to the Collaborative Weaving Projects Miro Boards and has made some convincing connections between these and the main course themes.	Has contributed 1 relevant artists, historical precedents or texts to the Collaborative Weaving Projects Miro Boards and has made some convincing connections between these and the main course themes	Little to no research contribution

Assessment Task 4

Independent Weaving Project

Value: 35%

Format: a fully resolved final artwork supported by a physical or digital visual diary, 4-minute presentation as part of the Week 12 Final Crit.  

Due: 29th May, Week 12 in class, if submitting a digital visual diary this must be submitted before class at 9.00

Assessment Task 4 enables a deeper hands-on exploration of weaving and individual engagement with one or two course themes that have sparked most interest. Between Week 6-12 students will undertake a substantial Independent Weaving Project that includes relevant research, initial experimentation and a resolved woven artwork. In Week 6 the class will be guided through using library resources effectively and project planning. Between Week 7-10, students are expected to work on their independent project for at least four hours a week outside class time, this self-led study will be supported by two fortnightly one-on-one tutorials with the course lecturer. Week 11 is dedicated to resolving and completing the final woven artworks and planning installation for the Week 12 Final Crit.  

For the Week 12 Final Crit students will prepare a 3–4-minute presentation about their project that answers the following questions: 

• Which course themes did your project explore? 
• What did you learn through further reading and research into other artists and how did this inform the weaving process or outcome? 
• What technical or conceptual challenges did you encounter and how did you overcome them? 
• How might this project inform future artworks for you? This could be to do with taking the material skills of weaving further, how weaving has helped you understand art or the world from a different perspective through to what you might have learnt about project management or professional studio practice.  

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	C	P	F
Technical competency [LO1]	Exceptional comprehension and use of techniques and materials, maintains a commitment to progressing technical skills and know how throughout Term 2	Well-developed comprehension and use of techniques and materials, demonstrates commitment to progressing technical skills and know how	Developing comprehension and use of techniques and materials. More progress could have been made but the technical competency is generally sound and continues to develop	Demonstrates ongoing technical competency at a basic level	Has not demonstrated sufficient comprehension or working use of techniques and materials
Professional Studio Practice [LO2]	Studio space and equipment are used exceptionally well to experiment, be ambitious and remain organised in a shared work environment.	Studio space and equipment are used well to experiment and remain organised in a shared work environment.	Studio space and equipment are used proficiently and safely in a shared work environment.	Studio space and equipment are used adequately and safely in a shared work environment.	There has not been adequate consideration or use of studio space and equipment
Response to themes [LO3&4]	Ambitiously creative and conceptually sophisticated response Ongoing self-evaluation of creative possibilities as the project develops	Creative and conceptually sound response. Some good self-evaluation of creative possibilities as the project develops	Response has some creative or conceptual limitations Demonstrates development of creative possibilities within these limitations	Basic response Project shows little development, but an outcome is delivered	Response demonstrates a lack of understanding of course content and/or a project outcome is not delivered
Research supporting studio practice [LO4]	Has researched at least 3 relevant artists, historical/cultural precedents or texts independently and made explicit and relevant connections between these examples and the development of the Independent Weaving Project	Has researched at least 2 relevant artists, historical/cultural precedents or texts independently and made explicit and relevant connections between these examples and the development of the Independent Weaving Project	Has researched at least 2 relevant artists, historical/cultural precedents or texts independently and made connections between these examples and the development of the Independent Weaving Project	Has researched at least 1 relevant artists, historical/cultural precedents or texts independently and made connections between these examples and the development of the Independent Weaving Project	Does not demonstrate independent research

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material. Any use of artificial intelligence must be properly referenced. Failure to properly cite use of Generative AI will be considered a breach of academic integrity.

Returning Assignments

Students are asked to remove all artwork and support documentation at the designated time after assessment.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

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The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Accessibility for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents all ANU students