Course Title: Crafting Porcelain

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Crafting Porcelain

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

VART3476

City Campus

Undergraduate

340H Art

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2016,
Sem 2 2017

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

VART3547

Hong Kong Arts Centre

Undergraduate

340H Art

Face-to-Face

OFFSe22018 (HA21)

VART3547

Hong Kong Arts Centre

Undergraduate

340H Art

Face-to-Face

OFFSe22019 (HA21)

VART3547

Hong Kong Arts Centre

Undergraduate

340H Art

Face-to-Face

OFFSe22020 (HA21)

Course Coordinator: Kris Coad

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3858

Course Coordinator Email: kris.coad@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment (email)


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.


Course Description

In this course you will research, design and create ceramics. You will implement techniques such as hand forming, wheel and casting in the material of porcelain to construct a range of forms that reflect your aesthetic or a particular aesthetic. You will explore a range of concepts that examine the inherent characteristics of the material, such as its fineness, whiteness and translucency.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Capability Development

In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:
• acquire knowledge of creative practice and theory and their applications to fine art
• develop a critically reflective arts practice, in order to participate in a career as a participant of the cultural and creative industries
• engage in continued learning and independent practice, in response to developments in technology, culture and artistic production
• apply practical knowledge and a philosophy of fine art in which to base your professional practice or future study.
 


Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
• investigate and discuss aspects of contemporary aesthetics including form, aesthetic and concept in relation to the development of porcelain objects and your object making practice.
• design and create a range of porcelain objects that consider scale and detail.
• experiment with a range of drawing, design and skills that enable the realization of objects
• critically reflect on the properties of materials and processes explored.
• identify and apply specific occupational, health and safety measures when making works including practices related to packing and firing kilns


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.

 

The learning activities specified in this course are aimed at giving you an understanding of the ceramic object through the exploration of the qualities of porcelain using different techniques. 


Overview of Learning Resources

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. A selected range of supplies are available, as well as support from technical staff.

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.

You will also have access to a wide range of online resources through RMIT University Library and the Learning Lab, via myRMIT


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the learning outcomes of this course and on your development against the programme 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.

 

Assessment will occur for both the intensive and regular teaching weeks. Assessment for Intensive weeks will be 30% of your final grade and regular teaching weeks will compose of 70% of your final grade.

Assessment for both intensive and regular week will include:

Folio of Resolved Artworks

Produce artwork that demonstrates an ability to:

  • Realise conceptual development
  • Sustain engagement with projects and studio
  • Resolve artwork through the development of ideas and making
  • Engage inventive and experimental approaches to projects

Application of Studio Methods

Realise responses to projects that demonstrate:

  • Methodological proficiencies in your studio major
  • Links between ideas and the use of materials and processes
  • Experimentation with studio methods, techniques and media
  • Effective and safe use of media specific tools and equipment

Critical Reflection and Documentation

Through tutorials, ePortfolio and/or visual diaries:

  • Engage in critical dialogue, discuss and critique your own artwork and the artwork of others
  • Identify, transcribe and analyse feedback and show how it and your own reflections have been responded to through the making process
  • Professionally document the conceptual, material and technical development of your artwork
  • Identify and discuss through reports, reviews and journals, cultural influences in your artwork

Detailed Assessment tasks and dates for assessment submissions for intensive week and regular teaching weeks will be provided for students through the online course guides and/or through student email. At the conclusion of assessments, an assessment feedback rubric will be provided for each student through the online system.

 

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. < http://www1.rmit.edu.au/disability>

You can find a short guide to these avenues with links to relevant documents on the RMIT page: Assessment Forms http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/forms/assessment

Use the form: Application for extension of time for submission of assessable work <http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf> to apply for an extension of seven or fewer days from the original due date for submission of assignments, projects, or essays. This form can be lodged electronically (emailed to your Offering Coordinator) no later than one working day before the original submission due date.

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

RMIT’s Assessment policy <http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1> outlines your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your lecturers. Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures.

Penalties for late submission: (See details above for avenues for extension or special consideration.)

Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised as follows:
For assessment tasks 1 to 5 days late, a penalty of 10% (of total available marks) per day
For assessment tasks more than 5 days late, a student will only be eligible for a Pass (PA) or Fail (NN)
Weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) are considered when counting late submissions.

Course grades available:
HD High distinction (80 – 100)
DI Distinction (70 – 79)
CR Credit (60 – 69)
PA Pass (50 – 59)
NN Fail (0 – 49)