Course Title: Investigate painting materials and processes

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5348 Diploma of Visual Arts

Course Title: Investigate painting materials and processes

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 70

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Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

VART6367C

City Campus

TAFE

340T Art

Face-to-Face

 Term1 2017

VART6367C

City Campus

TAFE

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face or Internet

 Term1 2020,
Term2 2021

Course Contact: Tyler Payne

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4320

Course Contact Email: tyler.payne@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This course describes the skills and knowledge required to research and explore a range of painting materials and processes to develop an individual professional style.

It applies to visual artists who integrate the use of those different materials and processes explored, to realise a body of creative work. 

The course requires you to gain a strong understanding of painting application and processes.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPAI502 Investigate painting materials and processes

Elements:

1. Research painting materials and processes

2. Select painting materials and processes for exploration

3. Integrate painting materials and processes into own work

4. Manage painting materials

Learning Outcomes

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

You will have evidence of the ability to:

  • research the properties, capabilities and use of an extensive range of painting materials to inform own work practice
  • create a coherent body of painting work which demonstrates:
  • new or refined ways of working with materials through a process of experimentation
  • technical proficiency in the use of selected materials and processes
  • integration of materials and processes into own style
  • use of safe and sustainable work practices.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include three projects. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.