Course Title: Experiment with techniques to produce paintings

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5308 Diploma of Visual Arts

Course Title: Experiment with techniques to produce paintings

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 50

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

VART6250C

City Campus

TAFE

340T Art

Face-to-Face

Term1 2013,
Term2 2013,
Term1 2014,
Term1 2015,
VE 2016,
Term1 2016

Course Contact: Jennifer Cabraja

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472

Course Contact Email: tafeart@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

In this course you will explore the diverse application of painting to communicate ideas. This will include developing painting skills and confidence with various painting techniques and ideas to develop an individual style or voice.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CUVPAI401A Experiment with techniques to produce paintings

Elements:

1. Develop proficiency with a range of painting techniques and media

2. Develop ideas for paintings

3. Organise painting resources

4. Create finished paintings

5. Evaluate own painting work


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 is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:

  • Practical tasks, a series of major projects
  • Direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
  • Written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
  • Completion of visual diary and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
  • Direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence.

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