Course Title: Present a body of own creative work

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5308 Diploma of Visual Arts

Course Title: Present a body of own creative work

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 60

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

VART6221C

City Campus

TAFE

340T Art

Face-to-Face

 Term2 2013,
Term2 2014,
Term2 2015,
Term2 2016

Course Contact: Jennifer Cabraja

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472

Course Contact Email: tafeart@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

All creative practitioners need to produce, present and continually update a professional presentation package or portfolio of their own creative work. The presentation may be physical or virtual.

In this course you will develop skills and knowledge required to use creative, technical and project management skills to develop a professional and innovative presentation of own creative work. You will work through stages to produce art works and then learn how to present the work through exhibition practice, online presence and peer assessment.

This unit is delivered and assessed in conjunction with CULMS407C Install and dismantle exhibition elements which focuses on the skills and knowledge required to to install and dismantle the physical elements of an exhibition, gain an understanding of working to a brief and exploring exhibition documentation and processes.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CUVPRP503A Present a body of own creative work

Elements:

1. Evaluate and select presentation options

2. Plan presentation of work

3. Create presentation

4. Review and update presentation

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through completion of a body of work that demonstrates concept development, understanding of materials and adhering to the guidelines of working in a studio.

On successful completion of this course, you will have the ability to:

  • Research industry-standard presentation methodologies
  • Design and realise presentation concepts
  • Present creative products in a manner suited to the intended audience and purpose.

In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:

  • Innovative ways to present portfolios of work
  • Elements and principles of design as they apply to the presentation of work.

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