Course Title: Gold and Silversmithing 2A1

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Gold and Silversmithing 2A1

Credit Points: 12

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
VART1970	City Campus	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Kevin White

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2517

Course Coordinator Email:kevin.white@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Bld 2.B.9

Course Coordinator Availability: Via Appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Gold and Silversmithing 1A1

Course Description

In second year set projects assist you to experiment with concepts and mediums; develop an analytical approach to personal enquiry and interpretation of the discipline’s potential within the broader context of art/craft/design. Introduction to further aspects of the theory and practice of Silversmithing; including techniques, processes, equipment, tools and materials are taught through lectures, demonstrations and practical work associated with set projects.
In consultation with academic staff, you assume increasing responsibility for the determination of your program and are encouraged to consider appropriate options with a view to realising the final form.

This course, by the nature of studio based learning and teaching, has Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at the core of its practice.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

 Explore the theoretical modes of response to the object, including location, utilitarian/non functional, memory and the human condition.
• You will be introduced to a further range of technologies and materials relevant to the contemporary practice of Silversmithing.
 To further develop a material language appropriate to projects undertaken and to enable you to use appropriate and sensitive technologies available to the contemporary silversmith.
 Continue to encourage the development of an individual aesthetic based on knowledge and appreciation of historical and contemporary trends.
 Further establish an understanding of the relationship between form and material and the human context.

• Conceptual briefs are introduced directing specific studies. Aesthetic considerations, materials, processes and other relevant aspects will be discussed with the lecturers at appropriate stages of development.
• The opportunity to develop competent and safe work practices.
• To nurture independence and confidence in all aspects of studio practice
 Increasing ability to objectively and critically evaluate concepts and reflect on their resolution.
 Advanced metal processes are introduced to provide both cognitive and interpretative skills; repetitive forming processes, hinge making. articulated objectsl and metal surface treatments. These will involve liaisons with industry.



• The learning program will be studio based and will consist of lectures, demonstrations, projects and assignment work.
• Class discussions coupled with individual tutorials will stimulate the students ability to be self critical and aware of aesthetic consideration.
• Increased opportunity to plan and manage your individual work practice and work autonomously
• Where appropriate class excursions will take place and you are expected to further your knowledge through the use of library resources/gallery visits.
• Journals should be kept by you which adequately document your research activities and sketchbooks which appropriately describe the visual ideas relating to each project and assignment.

Overview of Learning Activities

Conceptual briefs are introduced directing specific studies. Aesthetic considerations, materials, processes and other relevant aspects will be discussed with the lecturers at appropriate stages of development.
• The opportunity to develop competent and safe work practices.
• To nurture independence and confidence in all aspects of studio practice
 Increasing ability to objectively and critically evaluate concepts and reflect on their resolution.
 Advanced metal processes are introduced to provide both cognitive and interpretative skills; repetitive forming processes, hinge making. articulated objectsl and metal surface treatments. These will involve liaisons with industry.



• The learning program will be studio based and will consist of lectures, demonstrations, projects and assignment work.
• Class discussions coupled with individual tutorials will stimulate the students ability to be self critical and aware of aesthetic consideration.
• Increased opportunity to plan and manage your individual work practice and work autonomously
• Where appropriate class excursions will take place and you are expected to further your knowledge through the use of library resources/gallery visits.
• Journals should be kept by you which adequately document your research activities and sketchbooks which appropriately describe the visual ideas relating to each project and assignment.

Overview of Learning Resources

Reference list is provided in part B

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is by folio submission at the end of each semester. Assessment will be conducted by a panel of teaching staff and results will be reviewed by Studio Co-ordinator.