Course Title: Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: VART6313C
Course Title: Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6128 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Deb Williams
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4215
Course Contact Email: deborah.williams@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Deb Williams deborah.williams@rmit.edu.au
Fiona Hillary fiona.hillary@rmit.edu.au
Loretta Quinn loretta.quinn@rmit.edu.au
Kirsten Lyttle kirsten.lyttle@rmit.edu.au
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no Pre-requisites or Co-requisites for this Unit of Competency.
Course Description
This course describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to add depth to expertise in a specialist field or technique.
This course will be clustered with BSBCRT601A Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPRP606A Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level |
Element: |
1. Research and apply industry trends |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Identify industry trends using appropriate sources of information |
Element: |
2. Adopt a disciplined approach to extending skills in area of specialisation |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Plan strategies to develop and enhance skills and knowledge in specialist field |
Element: |
3. Evaluate own professional development in specialist context |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Seek and apply constructive criticism from others to improve own skills |
Learning Outcomes
You will produce work of a professional standard that demonstrates a mature engagement with your chosen art form. Command of materials, process and technique will be highly developed. This course may be applied to any art form.
On successful completion of this course, you will have the ability to:
- Evaluate own skills and knowledge against planned strategies and career goals
- Apply planned strategies to develop and enhance own skills and knowledge
- Research trends within area of specialisation.
Details of Learning Activities
Your learning activities will take place in a studio. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. Learning resources include access to the studios and computer laboratories and relevant software. You will also be expected to make use of the library resources.
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
- Peer teaching and class presentations
- Group discussion
- Studio work
2. Out-of-class activities include:
- Reading articles and excerpts
- Preparing for discussion
- Project work
- Independent research
This course is clustered and delievred in conjunction with VART6313C Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level.
The course provdies individual specilisation in four areas whcih include painting, printmaking, sculpture and digital art.
Teaching Schedule
| Week |
Course content |
Tasks and Assessment |
| 1 - 3 |
Week 1 – 3 - Tuesday February 11 - Tuesday 25 February For the first three weeks all creative practice students will be together working on the postcard project and visiting Melbourne Now. Melbourne Now at the NGV is an important exhibition for Melbourne and for students studying art. |
Postcard project Students move into allocated studio Location for Melbourne Now - National Gallery of Victoria Federation Square |
| 4 - 16 | Students will be in their disciples working on their specialisation projects Introduction to course: Digital imaging / Painting / Printmaking / Sculpture |
• learning outcomes • assessment criteria • course requirements |
| PRINTMAKING SPECIALISATION | ||
| 4 |
Screenprinting project - Text to image Introduction to studio, OH&S, screen allocation cleaning screens |
Applying emulsion and exposure of acetate stencils |
| 5 | Screenprinting project - Text to image | method to explore - print paper stencil |
| 6 | Screenprinting project - Text to image | Photographic image exposure |
| 7 | Screenprinting project - Text to image | |
| 8 | Screenprinting project - Text to image | |
| 9 | Project 1B - Object as reference | method to explore - Sugar lift technique |
| 10 | Project 1B - Object as reference |
Aquatint sharpie blockout |
| 11 | Project 1B - Object as reference | method to explore - Sugar lift technique |
| 12 | Project 1B - Object as reference | method to explore - chin colle |
| 13 | Project 1B - Object as reference | transfer & registration |
| 14 | Project 1B - Object as reference | printing |
| 15 | Project 1B - Object as reference | editioning |
| 16 | Project 1B - Object as reference | folio preparation for assessment |
| 17 | Project 1B - Object as reference | Assessment |
| Semester two | ||
| 1 | INDEPENDANT PROJECT A self-motivated and directed body of work spanning the semester and exchange print | Project outline due (draft) |
| 2 | Independent exploration | |
| 3 | Project investigation | |
| 4 - 8 | Independent project work - ongoing | |
| 9 | Peer tutorials | |
| 10 - 15 | Independent project work - ongoing |
|
| 16 | Foliio preparation for assessment | |
| 17 | Assessment presentation | |
| PAINTING SPECIALISATION | ||
| 4 | Postcard Project Installation/Project Proposal development | Hang postcard project |
| 5 | Studio: Proposal development | |
| 6 | Studio: Proposal presentation development
These need to be clear, succinct powerpoint presentations with 5 images |
Pecha Kucha preparation |
| 7 | Proposals due – 5 min presentations each student
These need to be clear, succinct powerpoint presentations with 5 images |
Pecha Kucha |
| 8 | Studio Work | Explore materiality |
| 9 | Studio Work | Explore materiality |
| 10 | Studio work | |
| Mid Semester Break | ||
| 11 | Studio work | Explore materiality |
| 12 | Studio work | |
| 13 | Individual Tutorials | reviewing work |
| 14 | Individual Tutorials | reviewing work |
| 15 | Finalised proposals including changes and for Semester 2 project | Crit sessions presenting exploration to date |
| 16 | Prepare studio space for assessment | Crit sessions presenting exploration to date |
| SCULPTURE SPECIALISATION | ||
| 4 | Tutorials, Research, Studio Practice. | Tools and materials overview |
| 5 | Tutorials,Research,Studio Practice. Select Objects for casting. | Make and prepare molds |
| 6 | Tutorials, Research, Studio Practice. | Pour resin into prepared molds |
| 7 | Tutorials, Research, Studio Practice | Clean molds |
| 8 | Tutorials, Research, Studio Practice. | |
| 9 | Demonstration for Pinkysil, 4PU, Latex. | |
| 10 | Tutorials, Research, Studio Practice | Casting objects |
| 11 | Tutorials, Research, Studio Practice, | |
| 12 | Presentation & update of Sculptural works/Studio Practice | |
| 13 -15 | Tutorials, Research, Studio Practice | |
| 16 | Folio preparation | |
| 17 | Assessment | |
| DIGITAL ART SPECIALISATION |
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| 4 | Colour profiles Introduction to concepts of colour spaces Major project Environment, identify , body |
Demonstration – colour profile Project 2 – major study 9 majors 6 minors Understanding colour theory in relation to digital spaces and process |
| 5 | Colour profiles Major Project |
Demonstration – skill develop Own practice |
| 6 | Tiling on paper for printing | |
| 7 | Artist reference Major project |
Project proposal The project proposal is a task that requires concept development and research regarding independent work. |
| 8 | Independent research project |
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| 9 | Independent research project | |
| 10 | Setting up files print, soft proofing | |
| 11 | Printing workshops | Understanding the Epson large format printer |
| 12 | Printing workshops | Understanding the Epson large format printer |
| 13 | Printing | Print practice - Epson large format printer |
| 14 | Printing | Print practice - Epson large format printer |
| 15 | Pre folio review |
Present folio - class presnettation Project propoal due |
| 16 | Assessment - folio preparation | |
| 17 | Assesssment / moderation week |
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
You will be required to have your materials purchased prior to the commencement of the project. Please refer to the materials list provided at enrolment. |
References
Other Resources
You will be encouraged to attend exhibition openings and visit galleries outside of your learning environment. RMIT school of Art has two galleries and an ongoing exhibition program.
Recommended read
Recommended resources for Printmaking
Imprint’ quarterly publication of the Print Council of Australia.
Cabinet Magazine held at RMIT Library, Swanston street.
Lambert, Susan, Print: art and technique, V&A Publications, London, 2001.
McCann, M., Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill, New York, 1979.
Petardi, A. Printmaking, London, 1959.
Grishin, Sasha, Australian Printmaking in the 1990s, Craftsman House, Sydney 1979
Simmons, Rosemary., Dictionary of printmaking terms, London : A. & C. Black, 2002.
Ross and Romano The Complete printmaker New York, Free Press 1972
D’arcy Hughes, Ann & Vernon-Morris, Hebe The printmaking bible : the complete guide to materials and techniques San Francisco, Calif. : Chronicle Books, 2008
Noyce, Richard. Printmaking at the edge London : A. & C. Black, 2006
Watrous Madison, James. American printmaking : a century of American printmaking, 1880-1980 , Wis. : University of Wisconsin Press, 1984
Recommended websitess:
Crown Point Press, Magical – Secrets: A Printmaking Community
http://www.magical-secrets.com/
http://www.australianprints.gov.au/
http://www.rama9art.org/artisan/2001/july/proverb/bot.html
http://www.mala.bc.ca/~soules/CMC290/imagetxt.htm
http://www.crownpoint.com
www.printcouncil.org.au
Recommended resources for Digital Imaging
You will be required to have your materials purchased prior to the commencement of the project. Please refer to the materials list provided at enrolment.
You will be encouraged to attend exhibition openings and visit galleries outside of your learning environment. RMIT school of Art has two galleries and an ongoing exhibition program.
Recommended resources for Sculpture
You will be encouraged to attend exhibition openings and visit galleries outside of your learning environment. RMIT school of Art has two galleries and an ongoing exhibition program.
Below is a list of resources that will be relevant throughout the course:
• Glenn Harper, Landscapes for Art: Contemporary Sculpture Parks
• Kirsten Mey, Sculpsit: Artists on Sculpture and Beyond
• Causey, A. Sculpture since 1945 (Oxford History Of Art) Oxford University Press 1198
• Collins J. Contemporary Sculpture Phaidon
• Eleanor Heartney.Art & Today Phaidon
• Uta Grosenick. Art Now, Taschen
• Periodicals, Art Almanac, Current Exhibitions, Public Art
Recommended resources for Painting
Mayer, Ralph. The Artist’s Handbook of Materials and Techniques. Viking Adult; 5th revised and updated edition, 1991
Vitamin P: new perspectives in painting / [contributors] Tomma Abts ... et. al. ; introduction by Barry Schwabsky, London : Phaidon, 2002.
Journals in Library:
Art & Australia
Modern painter
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.
A range of assessment methods will be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this course:
- evaluation of a body of work produced by the candidate
- evaluation of processes used by the candidate to independently conceive, plan and realise the work
- direct observation of work in progress
- evaluation of a visual diary or other forms of documentation showing the development of the work, including research and ideas development
- group peer review of the work
- questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions and the work outcome
- portfolios of evidence.
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 on all assessment.
Assessment task Semester 1
Out of my comfort zone - Postcard Project
Content/requirements
create work inspired by Melbourne Now
Due date
W4 Semester 1
Assessment task
Proposal outline brief and powerpoint presentations (5mins)
Content/requirements
Identify experimentation, concepts materials and influences (min of 5 images in powerpoint)
Due date
W4 & W5 Semester 1
Assessment task
- Printmaking specialisation
Final proposals
Content/requirements
Need to show evidence of research and present experimentation with materials (eg a set of trial Prints for Printmaking, experiments on a range of surfaces and media for painting), any concept changes / development and a clear outline of what they will achieve in Semester 2
Due date
W16 Semester 1
Assessment task Semester 2
Present a thematically connected body of work in direct response to your final proposal from Semester 1 in negotiation with relevant Staff.
Content/requirements
Present a thematically connected body of work in direct response to your final proposal from Semester 1 in negotiation with relevant Staff.
Due date
W16 Semester 2
Assessment task - Sculpture specialisation
Box Proposal/Project
Minimum of 3 substantial works
Minimum of two resin works
Minimum of one pinkysil /mold/latex. Positive cast in 4PU
Relevant back up work
Visual Journal
Graded assessment applies for courses within the Diploma of Visual Art.
Grade CHD
Outline Competent with high distinction
Grading 80 - 100
Criteria Highly developed
Grade CDI
Outline Competent with distinction
Grading 70 - 79
Criteria Well developed
Grade CC
Outline Competent with credit
Grading 60 - 69
Criteria Developed
Grade CAG
Outline Competent achieved - graded
Grading 50 - 59
Criteria Sound
Grade NYC
Outline Not Yet Competent
Grading
Criteria
Grade DNS
Outline Did not submit for assessment
Grading
Criteria
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program Administration.
Other Information
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
Special consideration policy (late submission) All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
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Please note
While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
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