Course Title: Investigate printmaking materials and processes
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6128 Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Title: Investigate printmaking materials and processes
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 80
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
VART6223C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
340T Art |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2016 |
Course Contact: Deb Williams
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4215
Course Contact Email: deborah.williams@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will develop, skills and knowledge required to research and explore selected printmaking materials and processes and integrate their use into own creative practice. This course requires a higher level of skill and development and a thorough investigation of printmaking processes.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPRI502A Investigate printmaking materials and processes |
Elements: |
1. Research printmaking materials and processes 2. Select printmaking materials and processes for exploration 3. Integrate printmaking materials and processes into own work 4. Manage printmaking resources |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to develop a concept for thematically connected prints
- Demonstrate a command of advanced techniques which are consistent with your conceptual vision
- Demonstrate knowledge of materials and tools and how they are used & extended in Printmaking.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and practice of appropriate Occupational Health & Safety rules in the Printmaking studios.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through completion of a body of work that demonstrates concept development, understanding of materials and adhering to the guidelines of working in a studio.