Course Title: Workshop 4

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Workshop 4

Credit Points: 12.00

Important Information:

For further information regarding the Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) Melbourne, please contact:
Program Manager: Dr Martine Corompt
martine.corompt@rmit.edu.au

For further information regarding the Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) Hong Kong, please contact:
Hong Kong Program Lead: Dr Drew Pettifer
drew.pettifer@rmit.edu.au


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

VART3652

City Campus

Undergraduate

340H Art

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023

Course Coordinator: Dr Martine Corompt

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2955

Course Coordinator Email: martine.corompt@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 006.03.016-1

Course Coordinator Availability: via email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Successful completion of Studio Workshop 3 VART 3651 or equivalent.


Course Description

In this course you will focus on transforming materials and production processes to create artworks relating to your studio discipline with an emphasis on experimentation, conceptual development and practice-led research. You will further develop knowledge and experience in the range of specialised methods of production and craft of your studio discipline to make informed choices about the appropriate technologies for your individualised art practice.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

  • Effective communication through artistic production across a range of media and studio methods with awareness of and sensitivity to local and global contexts
  • Engage in continued learning and independent practice, in response to developments in technology, culture and artistic production


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

  1. Transform and explore ideas using a range of materials and technologies to make artworks
  2. Experiment with concepts and practices through practice-led research
  3. Select safe and appropriate use of tools, materials and processes
  4. Identify, transcribe and analyse feedback and show how this has been responded to through the making process


Overview of Learning Activities

In this course you will engage with studio technologies, practice and enquiry. You will learn and use techniques and processes of making art works in ways that complement and inform your studio discipline. You will also employ analytical, technical and interpretative processes to critically evaluate the use of technologies for creative practice using a range of reflective learning tools. 

Through workshops, demonstrations, seminars, lectures and group discussions you will engage in a range of learning activities that explore skills, tools and methods such as the hand made, digital, electronic, mechanical & workshop equipment & processes, and hardware & software. You will also explore safe working practices, industry standards and extend your knowledge, language and vocabulary of technology.

You will receive verbal and/or written feedback from academic staff and peers through a variety of consultations and tutorials. You will also have access to online materials, instructional tutorials, readings and interviews with artists through Canvas and the https://artschoolportal.com

 


Overview of Learning Resources

The RMIT University Library has extensive resources for fine art students. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources specifically for your fine art studies http://rmit.libguides.com/fineart

The Library also provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians. See the following link for details http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing

Melbourne Campus RMIT University will provide you with a range of resources and tools to engage in this course, including options for studio, technological and workshop facilities, online systems and professional equipment specific to your projects and requirements. A select range of art supplies is made available to you, 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 that you will be expected to visit during the course of your studies. Professional workshops, labs and suppliers are also readily accessible.

Hong Kong Campus 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 have access to a selected range of supplies, as well as support from technical staff. Hong Kong Art School is in close proximity to a broad range of galleries and cultural venues that 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 course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. You will be given feedback on all your assessment tasks.

Assessment

  1. Folio of resolved artwork, 40% LO1
  2. Folio of practice-led research and support materials 40% LO1, LO2
  3. Critical reflection on processes, materials and artworks 20% LO2

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

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment