EXAM THOUGHTS????

[pas0005]

How did everyone go? In my opinion, it was mean!!!

What did people write for aesthetic qualities, art elements and style?

Also, what about the copyright part. Did anyone get fooled and forget to notice that it was made prior to the copyright act of 1968-therefore copyright was not applicable. This also applies to Moral rights given that both were made prior to December 2000.

[Yendall]

I thought it was fair!

Aesthetic Qualities are a mixture of elements and principles of art to convey a meaning, or something along those lines.
Art Elements are the foundation of artworks and define characteristics and style. I also listed all the elements.
I said style was a subset of uniqueness that employs an artists own innovative and creative mind embracing forms of individualism. I also said it can be interpreted as a genre or technique such as Expressionism, Impressionism, Romanticism etc.

The copyright act actually works for all art. Art prior to 1968 can still be applicable for Copyright, and same goes for Moral Rights.

[pas0005]

Hmm I said something along those lines but I don't think copyright, the legislation that is, will effect the artworks. Nor would moral rights which is a very new concept. Or do you mean copyright as a notion?

[superslyguy]

when u define aesthetic qualities, do you have to mention the use of techniques and materials too?

[pas0005]

Nope, wouldn't think so. You could mention it but it wouldn't effect your marks. They asked for a brief description so it doesn't have to  include everything, just the main factors.

[superslyguy]

also, what did you guys write for the question where it asked about online curatorial exhibition.

[Yendall]

when u define aesthetic qualities, do you have to mention the use of techniques and materials too?

I believe that is still appropriate. It was a loose definition and i'm sure VCAA will accept most responses.

Hmm I said something along those lines but I don't think copyright, the legislation that is, will effect the artworks. Nor would moral rights which is a very new concept. Or do you mean copyright as a notion?

The Copyright Act (1968) protects an artists intellectual property, even if they are deceased. Copyright can protect the way an idea or concept is expressed, so the fact that Imants Tillers artwork is essentially expressing the original in a negative light, it could be seen as derogatory. However, it may not be liable for any fines which is where moral rights come into it.

Moral Rights (2000) can include if something is prejudicial to the artist's honour or reputation. So whoever owns the painting can sue for a breach of moral rights if it looks like it's humiliating or defamed in any way.

[pas0005]

Yes, but the original artwork which Tillers appropriated was made before 1968. Copyright is a law which automatically exists as soon as the artwork is made. If it is made before 1968 then how can it still be governed by the copyright act if the copyright act was not passed during its creation. There will be no copyright owner as well ,because the copyright can't possible be passed to someone if it doesn't exist yet!! Plus the piece may be considered as part of the public domain so such rules would not apply.

[pas0005]

Sorry "superslyguy" I forgot to answer your question. I think what I wrote was blatantly wrong.  I wrote that it was an online endeavour that allows a gallery or an artists to sell or exhibit their artworks in an easy and accessible way to an audience.

Is an artist-run space essentially the same as an alternative art space?

[Yendall]

Yes, but the original artwork which Tillers appropriated was made before 1968. Copyright is a law which automatically exists as soon as the artwork is made. If it is made before 1968 then how can it still be governed by the copyright act if the copyright act was not passed during its creation. There will be no copyright owner as well ,because the copyright can't possible be passed to someone if it doesn't exist yet!! Plus the piece may be considered as part of the public domain so such rules would not apply.

It doesn't matter when it is made, if it's in the bounds of the artists life plus 70 years after their death it is still protected. Also, you can sell copyright to someone else which is called an 'assignment'. So it is still possible that the artwork is still protected. People can own the copyright to art from thousands of years ago and due to the new act, they are protected by copyright. How do you think artists like Vincent Van Gogh and Salvador Dali protect their art? Someone owns the copyright and disallows anyone to reproduce their art. They existed before 1968, did they not?

Also you cannot assume that the artwork is in the public domain because we aren't told in the information.
I'm not sure how VCAA will correct this answer, we will soon see.

[superslyguy]

so youre saying that copyright is still available, but the artist have to apply for it?

[Yendall]

so youre saying that copyright is still available, but the artist have to apply for it?

Artists can pass on copyright, yes.

[pas0005]

It still doesn't make sense to me. Pieces such as the Mona Lisa or as you mentioned Van Gogh's work wouldn't have any copyright protection hence why they are found on postcards and such everywhere.  If the artists is not alive then how can they possibly apply for copyright? No one else would have any copyright entitlements if the copyright has been granted by the artist because a) copyright doesn't exist yet and b) the artist is dead. When Van Gogh for instance created his work copyright didn't exist. When he died it still no longer existed and he couldn't have licensed it to anyone.  Just because someone owns it doesn't mean they own the rights to copy it.  The license must be granted in writing to the new owner.

[Lingaling]

I crammed all my study in this morning from 4.30, stupid of me. Initially when I read through the exam I was a bit apprehensive but as soon as I started writing the exam was alright. I ended up writing way too much though and just checked my definitions afterwards. Thankfully I got them right. I'm so glad it's over! My last exam!!

[pas0005]

Congratulations Lingaling. Damn, if only studio was my last exam. I would be celebrating at the minute. Lingaling get off the computer and do something fun. You are officially free!!!!