Course Title: Investigate sculptural materials and processes

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5348 Diploma of Visual Arts

Course Title: Investigate sculptural materials and processes

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 100

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

VART6373C

City Campus

TAFE

340T Art

Face-to-Face

Term1 2017

Course Contact: Phillip Allan

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4030

Course Contact Email: phillip.allan@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

In this course you will explore the diverse application of sculpture to communicate ideas. This will include developing sculpture skills and confidence with various sculpture 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:

CUASCU502 Investigate sculptural materials and processes

Elements:

1. Research sculptural materials and processes

2. Select sculptural materials and processes for exploration

3. Integrate sculptural materials and processes into own work

4. Manage sculptural materials

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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