Course Title: Create works of art for public spaces
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: VART6371C
Course Title: Create works of art for public spaces
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5348 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Phillip Allan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email: phillip.allan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Chris Bold
christopher.bold@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 90
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will explore the skills and knowledge required to realise all aspects of a public art project, from initial brief or idea to the actual installation of the work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPUA501 Create works of art for public spaces |
Element: |
1. Develop ideas for public artworks |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Explore a broad range of information relevant to public art 1.2 Critically evaluate findings in the context of own practice and the work of others 1.3 Collaborate with relevant people about public art projects 1.4 Evaluate potential or actual sites and the practical and creative relationships between site and work 1.5 Consider practical and organisational issues associated with public art 1.6 Refine and confirm ideas for public art based on research, reflection and collaboration with others |
Element: |
2. Experiment with techniques and media for integration in public art |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Explore and experiment with a broad range of advanced techniques and materials, tools and equipment to achieve different effects 2.2 Assess safety and sustainability issues for different techniques and media 2.3 Adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches and comply with intellectual property requirements |
Element: |
3. Organise resources for public artwork |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify specific resource requirements for the chosen work 3.2 Research sources of supply for the art work 3.3 Evaluate costs and other constraints that impact on development of the work 3.4 Coordinate required resources and set up according to safety requirements |
Element: |
4. Create the work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Create public artwork using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation, considering and applying elements and principles of design 4.2 Evaluate and respond to the potential for change as work progresses 4.3 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems in projects 4.4 Handle equipment, tools and materials safely, minimising and safely disposing of waste throughout production |
Element: |
5. Evaluate own work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Regularly review work in progress to evaluate effectiveness in meeting personal, professional and artistic objectives 5.2 Identify and respond to opportunities for refinement and re-thinking 5.3 Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the work process 5.4 Evaluate finished work for coherence with project concept, technical resolution and suitability for intended purpose |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for and execute creative work for exhibition in public spaces. It involves experimentation with a range of advanced techniques to create the work specifically for the site.
It applies to experienced artists, skilled in one or more art forms, who work both independently and collaboratively
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class Content | Task /Assessment due dates | Elements |
Week 1 Feb 6 |
Introduction to unit
What is Public Art? Note; process’s of work; site analysis, response to brief, concept development, production, documentation Project 1 Brief; “Materials and Space” |
In small groups using materials provided engage in a public space. As a group you must decide how to use the materials in an appropriate location to temporarily install your artwork. You must document the process with photos and create a photo story capturing the intention and the outcome. Brainstorm ideas |
1 |
Week 2 Feb13 |
Project “Materials and Space” Select a site in a public space to work with in on or around the RMIT City Campus. Sanctioned Public Art and spaces to create in. (Testing Ground) |
What do you like or not like about this space or spaces? Write a critique about this space and record it in your visual diary individually and as a group. Written word, sketches, photos, sound recordings etc Consider relevant details ie, what do you need to consider when creating works in public spaces. |
1, 2, 3 |
Week 3 Feb 20 |
Unsanctioned Public Art Project 1 “Materials and Space” |
Working collaboratively, in one or more sites, create a work or works in response to these sites. Consider as many aspects of the site as you can identify and select how you will respond. | 4, 5 |
Week 4 Feb 27 |
Public Art online resources Project 1 “Materials and Space” Presentations as a group PPTX |
Group presentations and feed back from whole class | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Week 5 Mar6 |
Temporary Art Performance Art.. Relational Aesthetics Art/ Craft Activism Project 2; Exploring Relational Aesthetics. Project Brief “City Intervened” |
Identify a practicing artist you like and present on their practice. How does this relate to your own practice?
Watch Ben Lewis- Art Safari Relational Aesthetics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v |
1, 2, 5 |
Week 6 Mar13 |
Public Holiday | ||
Week 7 Mar 20 |
Portraiture and digital space; (Skypetrait) Project 2 Exploring Relational Aesthetics “City Intervened” Site analaysis/ Responding to Space. |
Explore the drawing method Blind Contour Drawing using both traditional and non-traditional drawing techniques and materials. Group work |
2 |
Mar 27-Apr3 | Mid Semester Break | ||
Week 8 Apr10 |
Environmental Art in the Urban Context Project 2 Exploring Relational Aesthetics Group Work |
Group Work | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Week 9 Apr 17 |
Public Holiday | ||
Week 10 Apr 24 |
Public Holiday | ||
Week 11 May 1 |
Project 2 Exploring Relational Aesthetics Group Presentations | Group Presentations and feed back from whole class | 1, 2, 4, 5 |
Week 12 May 8 |
Explore Projection and light Practice Site Analysis GSPF Site Analysis Atherton Gardens |
Overhead projectors, torches, various projection techniques, slides etc | 1, 2, 3 |
Week 13 May 15 |
GSPF concept development | 2, 3, | |
Week 14 May22 |
Curatorial Critique of projections | Concept presentation | 1, 3, 4, 5 |
Week 15 May 29 |
Curatorial Critique of projections | Concept presentation | |
Week 16 Jun 5 |
Assessment presentation |
Assessment folio should include
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Invisible Cities, Italo Calvino
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 a visual diary and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- Direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
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Assessment Tasks
Evidence of the ability to:
- research and select ideas for public artworks through research and collaboration with others
- identify and coordinate required resources for selected ideas
- explore and experiment with a range of advanced techniques to create multiple public artworks or a single major work that:
- meets the requirements of particular sites
- demonstrates command of advanced techniques
- considers and complies with legislative requirements
- review and evaluate work against objectives.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency.
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