Course Title: Object and Practice

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Object and Practice

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
VART3445	City Campus	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 1 2017
VART3544	Hong Kong Arts Centre	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	Offsh1 15, Offsh1 16, Offsh1 17

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
VART3544	Hong Kong Arts Centre	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	OFFSe12018 (HA21)
VART3544	Hong Kong Arts Centre	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	OFFSe12019 (HA21)
VART3544	Hong Kong Arts Centre	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	OFFSe12020 (HA21)

Course Coordinator: Dr Rhett D'Costa

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2710

Course Coordinator Email: rhett.dcosta@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 2 City Campus RMIT Melbourne

Course Coordinator Availability: via email

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

VART3444 Object Fundamentals.

Course Description

In this course you will explore the physical properties of a broad range of materials and processes and will build upon the conceptual and technical skills you have acquired in first year. You will have opportunities to develop a reflective approach to personal enquiry and will consider gold and silversmithing or ceramics practice within the broader context of art/craft and design. You will further develop the aesthetic and conceptual considerations that are necessary for contemporary object making. In consultation with academic staff, you will assume increasing responsibility for determining your thinking and making processes by considering appropriate directions for your art practice.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Capability Development

In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:

• find creative solutions to constraints and challenges in a fine art context
• develop a critically reflective arts practice, in order to continually develop, change and plan for a future that is both informed and improved by arts practice
• engage in autonomous and continued learning, apply new theories of practice and embrace new developments in cultural/artistic production
• develop individual and collaborative modes of working and apply skills in teamwork, leadership and self-management
• form, develop and implement a vision and philosophy of art as a profession, contributing to the positive development of culture in both local and international contexts

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• research and discuss contemporary aesthetics related to your personal interests in art/craft and/or design
• experiment with the physical properties of a broad range of construction materials, including metal and/or ceramics
• successfully use tools and skills to explore a range of materials to produce self-devised ceramic or jewellery works
• explore directions that inform your professional and creative growth and catalyse invention, innovation and refinement of your work
• critically reflect on the aesthetic and conceptual aspects of your making practice based on a broad knowledge and appreciation of historical and contemporary practice in art/craft and design
• successfully apply occupational, health and safety measures when making works

Overview of Learning Activities

In this course you will engage with the studio as a process of creation and as a site of practice and enquiry. It is studio based which means your learning is activated through experimenting, exploring, testing, envisioning, observing, and playing with a range of materials and art making processes and methods in a studio environment to develop you as an art practitioner.

You will engage in a range of learning activities such as making works, experimenting with materials, practice based research, workshops, presentations, demonstrations, lectorials, gallery and site visits, reflective writing, group discussions, consultations on your studio work and occupational health and safety demonstrations.

You will also receive verbal and/or written feedback from academic staff and peers through a variety of consultations and tutorials. This feedback will help you to track how your learning is progressing against the specified learning outcomes and capabilities for this course. In classes you will engage in critical reflection and reviews.

Overview of Learning Resources

Melbourne Campus
RMIT University will provide you with a range of resources and tools to engage in this course, including studio and workshop facilities, online systems and professional equipment specific to your studio area. A selected range of supplies are available, as well as support from technical staff. You will also have access to a wide range of online and hardcopy resources through RMIT University Library.

RMIT University is in close proximity to a broad range of galleries and cultural venues which you will be expected to visit as part of your course. Professional studio specific workshops, labs and suppliers are also readily accessible.

Hong Kong Campus
The Hong Kong Art School will provide you with a range of resources and tools to engage in this course, including studio and workshop facilities, online systems and professional equipment specific to your studio area. You will also have access to a wide range of online resources through RMIT University Library.

The Hong Kong Art School is in close proximity to a broad range of galleries and cultural venues which you will be expected to visit as part of your course. Professional studio specific workshops, labs and suppliers are also readily accessible.
 

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the learning outcomes of this course and on your development against the program capabilities. The work resulting from your studio practice will be presented for assessment. It may consist of a range of works and/or presentation that either respond to a project outline or are self-directed and will be assessed by academic staff.

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 Studio Coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document.