Course Title: Sculpture Elective
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Sculpture Elective
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
VART1398 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
340H Art |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 2 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 2 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 2 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2011, Sem 1 2017, Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
VART1398 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
340H Art |
Internet |
Sem 1 2021 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
VART1398 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
340H Art |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFx2020 (All) |
Course Coordinator: Fleur Summers
Course Coordinator Phone: 61 3 9925 4990
Course Coordinator Email: fleur.summers@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 37.1.02
Course Coordinator Availability: Please contact by email for appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to the traditions of sculpture.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
To introduce students to the traditions of sculpture within the framework of a current art practice and to develop sculptural values and competence in the use of materials and techniques.
In this course you will develop a greater understanding of sculptural concepts and materials through the establishment and/or further investigation of a personal art practice based in object making.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Research and develop concepts for sculptural outcomes
- Translate ideas through sculptural methods
- Develop and resolve sculptural artworks
- Critically reflect on your own work and the work of others
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectures, tutorials, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online, or a mix of both.
You will be engaged in the traditions of sculpture within the framework of a current art practice and will develop sculptural values and competence in the use of materials and techniques.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.
Assessment Tasks
- Project 1 Modelling, Carving and Relief Assemblage 40% CLO 1&2
- Project 2 Construction and Fabrication - Relief Sculpture Assemblage 40% CLO 3
- Assessment Task 3 Journal 20% CLO4
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.