Course Title: Printmaking Major Study 2
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2009
Course Code: VART5158
Course Title: Printmaking Major Study 2
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5048 - Diploma of Arts (Visual Arts)
Course Contact : Kellyann Geurts
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email:kellyann.geurts@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Deborah Williams
deborah.williams@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 144
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
VART5157 – Printmaking Major Study Level 1 / VART5155 – Printmaking Minor Study Level 1
Course Description
In this course students originate content, initiate and self-direct the production of a body of work suitable for public exhibition.
Students will become increasingly independent in their studio practice. The student must also confidently initiate and resource work based on developing a personal philosophy, for which they will be required to write a proposal. A group tutorial will take place mid semester.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBS668 Printmaking Major Study 2 |
Learning Outcomes
1. Prepare a proposal for a series of prints which are a vehicle for the expression of a personal philosophy
2. Describe the role of contemporary issues and theory in printmaking as a fine art discipline
3. Plan and execute a series of prints for folio presentation and exhibition
4. Plan and orgainse an exhibition of works outside the studio environment
Details of Learning Activities
Students will prepare a proposal for a series of prints that incorporates a personal philosophy and/or concerns through a self directed project.
Students will develop and refine research and technical skills which will allow them to effectively solve particular visual problems addressing individual conceptual concerns.
Students will develop critical evaluation and articulation skills.
Students will plan and execute a series of prints for folio presentation.
Health & Safety will continue to be addressed throughout the semester.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1 Semester one feedback.
Introduction to Semester two Project proposal.
Week 2 - 3 General Studio
Individual tutorials
Proposal discussion
Demonstrations
Week 4 First draft proposal
Week 5 - 9 General Studio
Individual tutorials
Proposal discussion
Demonstrations
Week 10 Final draft of proposal
Group tutorial
Week 11 - 14 General Studio
Individual tutorials
Demonstrations
Editioning of exchange portfolio
Week 15 Studio week - open studio access
Week 16 - 17 Folio Assessment
Please note that the weekly time frame may alter due to group needs or supplies.
Staff will endeavour to give students ample warning of alterations.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
www.australianprints.gov.au
www.crownpoint.com
Printmaking Today Quarterly journal, Farrand Press, London
Imprint Magazine, Print Council of Australia
Grishin, S. Contemporary Australian Printmaking: An Interpretative History (Craftsman House, Sydney, 1994)
Grishin, S. Australian Printmaking in the 1990s: Artist printmakers 1990- 1995 (Craftsman House, Sydney, 1997)
Staff, D & Sacilotto, D Printmaking; History & Process. Holt Rhinehart & Winston, NY, 1975
Overview of Assessment
Folio presentation marked by a panel, with written response.
Assessment Tasks
A resolved body of conceptually linked prints with accompanying proposal.
( The number of prints will vary from student to student depending on the project and will be discussed, and agreed upon, with staff.)
An editioned portfolio print.
Participation in studio practice and tutorials.
1 workbook Visual Diary and Backup work.
Assessment Matrix
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