VA502 Studio Project II
VA502 Studio Project II
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Visual Arts and Visual Communications Design
Roman Sulejmanpašić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
• Design, manage and implement to resolution a studio exhibition • Give students the tools to evaluate both formal and conceptual dimensions of their studio practice • Give students advanced understanding how to communicate with their design and artwork • Understand historical and contemporary art issues, their impact on society, artists and own art works
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Envisioning Information, by Edward Tufte
Additional Literature
The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche History of Beauty by Umberto Eco Visual Rhetoric in a Digital World, by Carolyn HandaTeaching Methods
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course, policies and course material | |
| 2 | Analysis and discussion of role of modern arts | |
| 3 | Social Activisim | |
| 4 | Studio practice | |
| 5 | Disscussion about modern art and enviromental art | |
| 6 | Dissemination and discussion of artwork | |
| 7 | Studio practice | |
| 8 | MIDTERM SUBMISSION | |
| 9 | Visual Argument: Idea vs. Medium | |
| 10 | Disscussion about technologies of Seeing art Images of/and Reality | |
| 11 | Role of personal artistic expression | |
| 12 | Studio practice | |
| 13 | Role of artistic medium | |
| 14 | Final Assignment | |
| 15 | Dissemination and discussion of artwork |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA502.1 | Course | Thursday 18:00 - 20:50 | B F1.24 (MAC Studio) | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Midterm
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Project 1
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Project 2
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture hours
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Assignments
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Student Disseminations and Reviews
15 hours ⏳ (15 week × 1 h)
Final Assignment
45 hours ⏳ (3 week × 15 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [VA502] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| VA502 | Studio Project II | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Roman Sulejmanpašić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 13:00-16:00 Thursday: 10:00-13:00 |
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| rsulejmanpasic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | • Design, manage and implement to resolution a studio exhibition • Give students the tools to evaluate both formal and conceptual dimensions of their studio practice • Give students advanced understanding how to communicate with their design and artwork • Understand historical and contemporary art issues, their impact on society, artists and own art works |
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| Textbook | Envisioning Information, by Edward Tufte | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
| Teaching Methods | ||||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course, policies and course material | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Analysis and discussion of role of modern arts | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Social Activisim | |||||||||
| Week 4 | Studio practice | |||||||||
| Week 5 | Disscussion about modern art and enviromental art | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Dissemination and discussion of artwork | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Studio practice | |||||||||
| Week 8 | MIDTERM SUBMISSION | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Visual Argument: Idea vs. Medium | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Disscussion about technologies of Seeing art Images of/and Reality | |||||||||
| Week 11 | Role of personal artistic expression | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Studio practice | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Role of artistic medium | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Final Assignment | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Dissemination and discussion of artwork | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | Not Allowed | ||
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm | 1 | 30 | Not Allowed | ||
| Project 1 | 1 | 15 | Not Allowed | ||
| Project 2 | 1 | 15 | Not Allowed | ||
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture hours | 3 | 15 | 45 | Assignments | 3 | 15 | 45 | |||
| Student Disseminations and Reviews | 1 | 15 | 15 | Final Assignment | 15 | 3 | 45 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 23/10/2025 | |||||||||