Course Title: Apply the elements and principles of design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: GRAP5281
Course Title: Apply the elements and principles of design
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5234 - Diploma of Visual Art
Course Contact : Ninna Cikoja
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email:TAFEArt@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course Teacher : Phillip Allan
Email : philip.allan@.rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 100
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 develops the knowledge and skills required to extend artistic practice to explore and apply the principles of design to an artwork.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VPAU013 Elements and principles of design |
Element: |
Develop and refine design solution |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research and analyse information, ideas and approaches with consideration of intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements to assist in identifying and clarifying concept design needs. |
Element: |
Explore design elements and principles to inform concept |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Explore and experiment with a range of design solutions based on research and analysis |
Element: |
Identify and evaluate appropriate process and techniques to achieve design |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Determine a design solution based on knowledge and understanding of different techniques |
Element: |
Realise design solution |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify possible constraints of materials related to desired outcome |
Element: |
Research for design solution ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Select and apply the elements and principles of design to create design solution |
Learning Outcomes
This course will provide you with a focus on the acquisition of essential industry skills.
On completion of this course you will be able to:
• Prepare and maintain physical resources for the production of artworks
• Explore a range of design elements and principles both using traditional and digital techniques
• Produce both traditional and digital images
You will also have an understanding of:
• Occupational health and safety procedures
• Physical properties and capabilities of the most commonly used materials
• Techniques, materials and tools and the way they can be adapted and extended in the production of artworks
• Approaches to artworks and the work of key practitioners
• Elements and principles of design
• Historical and theoretical contexts (introductory level)
• Copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues
Details of Learning Activities
You will complete Workshops and Projects that are both traditional (collage on paper, gouache on paper – Semester 1) and digital (Photoshop images- Semester 1&2)
• Workshops are short tasks usually involving the investigation of a specific set of principles or Photoshop skill. Students usually work from a given set of imagery.
Digital submission on the Server is required for assessment.
• Projects usually last three or more weeks involving a greater selection of imagery and individual direction.
Original artwork or printouts are required for submission.
i. Workshop 4 : Balloons & Clouds / Ducks / Apples
ii. Workshop 5 : Image Repair : Using the ‘clone’ and ‘healing brush’ tools / Imbedding Textures : Using the ‘blending modes’
iii. Workshop 6 : Workshop 6 : Photographic Illusions / Convert final image into email/internet size images
iv. Project 4: Photographic Imaging
Construct a Photoshop ‘illusion’ combining two or more photographic images.
v. Project 5 - Elective Project
Self directed work investigating the use of the Photoshop program.
vi. Project 6 - A Working Method
Self directed work investigating the use of the Photoshop program and following a working method.
Out-of-class activities include:
•practical exercises
•reading articles and excerpts
•preparing for discussion
•project work
•independent research.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Activitity | Tasks |
1. | Introduction to Semester 2 Workshop 4a, b, |
i. Using layer masks ii. Using the ’Pen’ tool to construct an illusion |
2. | Workshop 5a, b | i. Use the ‘Clone/Healing tool’ and ‘Layer Masks’ to repair an image. ii. Identifying blend modes to imbed textures into objects |
3. | Workshop 5a, b | As above |
4. | Workshop 6 | i. Identify major issues with image compatibility ii. Saving a copy suitable to email or place on the internet |
5. | Workshop 6 | As above |
6. | Workshop 6 Introduce Project 4 |
As above |
7. | Project 4 | Investigate the combining of images to create a new interpretation that ranges from a convincing illusion to an obvious fake |
8. | Project 4 | As above |
9. | Project 4 Introduce Project 5 |
As above |
10. | Project 5 | To investigate the digital possibilities of linking with the subject matter ideas, issues, themes. or ideas associated with your elective projects |
11. | Project 5 | As above |
12. | Project 5 Introduce Project 6 |
As above |
13. | Project 6 | Develop a project adopting a specific working method. Identify Photoshop ‘quick masks’ and ‘alpha channels’ as selection devices |
14. | Project 6 | Develop a project adopting a specific working method. |
15. | Project 6 | As above |
16. | Project 6 | As above |
17. | Assessment week | |
18. | Assessment week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Weinmann, Elaine & Lourekas, Peter ’Photoshop CS45’ - Visual Quickstart Guide. Peachpit Press. 2010 |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following evidence of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment. On completion of this course, you will receive graded assessment.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge.
The ability to apply the elements and principles of design and which:
• demonstrates an ability to experiment and explore a design concept
• demonstrates an ability to identify and evaluate appropriate process and techniques to achieve a design solution
• demonstrates a command of selected advanced techniques which are consistent with the conceptual vision
• demonstrates a knowledge of materials and tools (both traditional and digital) and how they are used and extended
• work must reflect consistent interaction with tutors in the studio in order to be considered for assessment
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.
- Folio submission of Workshops 4, 5 , & 6 (submitted on the Server)
- Projects 4, 5 & 6 (digital submission on the server, and printouts), and your Elements and Principles cartridge note pad
- Some students will need to present ‘unsatisfactory’ Semester 1 outcome
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Evidence | Element | Essential Skills | Essential Knowledge | Critical Aspects |
Elements and Principles workbook | Research for design solution ideas Explore design elements and principles to inform concept Develop and refine design solution Identify and evaluate appropriate process and techniques to achieve a visual art design |
Design technology and techniques as related to area of specialisation | Knowledge of the formal elements and principles of design and their specific application to the visual arts knowledge of the design process aesthetics of design appropriate design language and terminology characteristics of a visual art design and how the elements interact with each other. |
The ability to apply the elements and principles of design and which: • demonstrates an ability to experiment and explore a visual art design concept • demonstrates an ability to identify and evaluate appropriate process and techniques to achieve design solution. |
Elements and Principles Folio | Explore design elements and principles to inform a concept Develop and refine a design solution Identify and evaluate appropriate process and techniques to achieve a visual art design Realise design solution |
The physical properties and capabilities of the range of materials, tools and equipment (both traditional materials and computer) used in the specialisation area | Knowledge of the formal elements and principles of design and their specific application to the visual arts knowledge of the design process aesthetics of design appropriate design language and terminology characteristics of a design and how the elements interact with each other the physical properties and capabilities of the range of materials, tools and equipment (both traditional materials and computer) used in the specialisation area. |
Demonstrates an ability to experiment and explore a visual art design concept demonstrates an ability to experiment and explore a visual art design concept demonstrates a command of selected advanced techniques which are consistent with the conceptual vision demonstrates a knowledge of materials and tools and how they are used and extended. |
Group Tutorial | Identify and evaluate appropriate process and techniques to achieve design | Organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to specialisation area awareness of copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues environmental issues associated with the tools and materials used in specialist area the physical properties and capabilities of the range of materials, tools and equipment (both traditional materials and computer) used in the specialisation area specialisation area. |
The ability to critically analyse own work |
Other Information
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback 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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