Course Title: Investigate painting materials and processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: VART6367C
Course Title: Investigate painting materials and processes
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5348 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Phillip Allan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4030
Course Contact Email: phillip.allan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Kathleen McCann,
Diploma Painting Co-ordinator
Jennifer Mills
Saffron Newey
Sharon West
Nominal Hours: 70
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
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.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPAI502 Investigate painting materials and processes |
Element: |
1. Research painting materials and processes |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research ways that other artists have used different painting materials and processes to achieve different effects, identifying intellectual property requirements 1.2 Research physical properties and capabilities of a range of painting materials 1.3 Investigate how different materials and painting techniques best combine to achieve different technical effects 1.4 Investigate safety issues associated with different materials and processes 1.5 Collate and store safety and technical data to meet safety requirements for painting work 1.6 Determine cost and supply issues for different materials |
Element: |
2. Select painting materials and processes for exploration |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Seek and participate in professional discussions about characteristics and opportunities of particular painting materials and processes 2.2 Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by different painting materials and processes for own approach to work 2.3 Identify and assess limitations and constraints of particular materials and processes 2.4 Select a particular range of materials and processes that suit own practice |
Element: |
3. Integrate painting materials and processes into own work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Explore own new and different ways of working with materials and processes to achieve new effects and desired outcomes 3.2 Challenge and stretch the capabilities and uses of different materials and processes through experimentation on samples, practice pieces or a work in progress 3.3 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems with material use 3.4 Develop own ways of working with materials and processes to create individual style 3.5 Develop a coherent body of painting work that shows command of selected painting materials 3.6 Use safe work practices for handling materials and disposal of waste |
Element: |
4. Manage painting materials |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Establish supply of painting materials which meets price, quality and delivery expectations 4.2 Develop ways of working with materials that minimise waste 4.3 Maintain quality and maximise shelf-life of painting materials through appropriate handling and storage |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, 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.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course, you learn through:
- In-class activities:
- teacher directed studio activities/projects
- studio exercises to review discussions
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion and review of peer work
- studio work
- practical demonstrations in the studio
- lectures, videos and PowerPoint presentations
- Out-of-class activities include:
- practical exercises
- reading articles and excerpts
- preparing for discussion
- project work
- independent research in your visual diary
- gallery visits.
You are expected to make use of the RMIT Library resources and visit RMIT and other local galleries to increase you knowledge of contemporary art and artists.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Class content |
Tasks/Assessment Due Dates |
Elements & Performance Criteria |
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Week 1 6-10 Feb |
Introduction Investigate Painting Materials & Processes. PowerPoint and Video presentations. OHS overview. |
Visual Diary Task 1: Identify an artist who sometimes works with a monochromatic palette. Identify a specific work. Write a response to the work. (remember to reference all webpage addresses if you use the internet)
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1.1, 1.4, 2.1 |
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Week 2 13-17 Feb |
Brief 1: Monochromatic Painting Studio Study
Responding to objects/forms/shapes/tone with a monochromatic palette in oils. OH&S and oil clean-up. Making a “chromatic” black. |
Visual Diary Task 2: Maquette construction (see Brief 1 handout). Document maquette in visual diary either by drawing or photos.
Complete maquette and source light/torch. Bring to class to use in Week 3. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 3.1, 3.3, 3.6, 4.1 |
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Week 3 20-24 Feb |
Brief 1: Monochromatic painting. Painting in oils from maquettes in studio. |
Visual Diary Task 3: Develop an OH&S checklist for the painting studio.
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1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
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Week 4 27 Feb-3 Mar |
Brief 1: Monochromatic painting. Painting in oils from maquettes in studio. |
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1.2, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Week 5 6-10 Mar |
Brief 1: Monochromatic painting. Painting in oils from maquettes in studio.
Presentation of works. |
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1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5 |
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Week 6 13-17 Mar |
Introduction Brief 2: Complementary Colour Making. PowerPoint presentation. Colour mixing demonstration and exercises. Studio Study
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Visual Diary Task 4: Colour mixing chart in gouache.
Maquette construction using complementary coloured objects. Bring maquette and light source ready for painting in Week 7.
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1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 |
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Week 7 20-24 Mar |
Brief 2: Complementary Colour Making. Painting in oils from maquettes in studio.
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Visual Diary Task 5: Visit a gallery and identify an artwork which features a complementary colour palette. Document the work, the artist, the title, the gallery. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 |
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Week 8 27-31 Mar Tutorial Week |
Brief 2: Complementary Colour Making. Painting in oils from maquettes in studio.
Stretcher making: Canvas Stretching/Gesso |
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1.2, 3.1 |
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Week 9 3-7 Apr |
Brief 2: Complementary Colour Making. Painting in oils from maquettes in studio.
Stretcher making: Canvas Stretching/Gesso |
Visual Diary Task 6: Make a list of materials required to stretch your own canvas, cost the materials from Melbourne Art Supplies. |
1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
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Week 10 10-12 Apr |
Brief 2: Complementary Making. Painting in oils from maquettes in studio. (no classes Thurs 13 and Fri 14 April) |
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1.2, 3.1, 3.3 |
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13-25 April |
Easter / Mid Semester Break |
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Week 11 26-28 Apr |
Brief 2: Complementary Making. Painting in oils from maquettes in studio.
Presentation of works. |
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1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.5 |
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Week 12 1-5 May |
Introduction Brief 3: The Self. Painting from mirrors in studio.
Powerpoint – The Self Portrait. Preparation of boards. |
Visual Diary Task 7: Investigate different painting surfaces and document your findings. |
1.1, 1.6, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
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Week 13 8-12 May |
Brief 3: The Self. Painting from mirrors in studio. |
Visual Diary Task 8: Identify an artist who paints portraits, select a work and articulate your response to the work. |
1.1, 3.1 |
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Week 14 15-19 May |
Brief 3: The Self. Painting from mirrors in studio. |
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3.1 |
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Week 15 22-26 May |
Brief 3: The Self. Painting from photos in studio.
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3.1, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Week 16 29 May-2 June |
Brief 3: The Self. Painting from photos in studio. Presentation of works.
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2.1,2.2,2.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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Week 17 5-16 June |
Submission of Folio for Assessment |
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While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Materials:
You will be required to purchase materials that are relevant to your projects as they develop.
Please refer to the Materials List provided at enrolment.
There are no prescribed texts for this course.
RMIT Library and Library Subject Guides:
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. The Art (Painting) Subject Guide can be found at :
http://rmit.libguides.com/sb.php?subject_id=67925
You will be encouraged to attend exhibition openings outside of your learning environment. RMIT school of Art has two galleries and an ongoing exhibition program.
Suggested References:
Mayer, R, Sheehan, S 1991, The Artist’s handbook of materials and techniques, 5th Edition, Faber & Faber
Jennings, S 2003, Artist’s Colour Manual, HarperCollins Publishers
Dashkin, M 2011, Vitamin P2: New Perspectives in Painting, 2011, Phaidon
Overview of Assessment
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
- equipment, tools and materials used to produce paintings
- information sources.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback during class and during Tutorial Week.
Assessment Task title: Folio Submission
Description: a folio is to be submitted for assessment comprising of the following works made throughout the semester to a satisfactory standard.
- Brief 1 Title: Monochromatic painting
Description:
1 resolved A2 Studio Study in oils on oil sketch paper
4-6 small A4 monochromatic studies from maquette in oils on oil sketch paper.
- Brief 2 Title: Complementary Colour Making
Description:
1 resolved A2 Studio Study in oils on oil sketch paper.
2 small A4 complementary colour studies from maquette
1 resolved complementary colour painting on canvas
- Brief 3 Title: The Self
Description:
1 resolved self-portrait painting from life (using mirrors)
1 resolved self-portrait from photograph on board.
- Title: Visual Diary Submission
Description: A visual diary is to be developed over the course of the semester. In this diary you should gather ideas, references, responses to painting approaches, techniques and individual paintings that are relevant to your understanding of painting processes and materials. Specific visual diary tasks are outlined in the weekly schedule. A visual diary should also include ongoing documentation of painting exhibition experiences and independent research in the subject area.
Due Date: Week 17
NB. Regular attendance is essential to complete the recommended number of resolved studies and paintings in the studio setting.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through the Course Co-ordinator.
Other Information
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on your work during class and in Tutorial Week. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
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Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
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Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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