Course Title: Refine printmaking techniques
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: VART6224C
Course Title: Refine printmaking techniques
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5308 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact : Jennifer Cabraja
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email:tafeart@rmit.edu.au
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Nominal Hours: 75
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to refine techniques for printmaking work and to develop an individual style in a body of creative work. This occurs through a process of research, refinement and evaluation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPRI501A Refine printmaking techniques |
Element: |
1. Research printmaking ideas and techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Support professional practice by expanding own knowledge of historical and contemporary printmaking practice |
Element: |
2. Select printmaking techniques for refinement |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Consider the opportunities offered by different printmaking techniques |
Element: |
3. Consolidate printmaking technique to professional level |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Establish and follow safe work practices for selected techniques |
Element: |
4. Evaluate own printmaking technique |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Evaluate development of own technique with others and seek feedback |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
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Teaching Schedule
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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:
- Participation and practical demonstration of class based activities
- Practical demonstration to be able to select and apply appropriate techniques and media to complete a body of work
- The ability to demonstrate conceptual development, understanding of materials and adhering to the guidelines of working in a studio.
- Direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
- Completion of an art journal and portfolio including personal reflection, research and feedback
- Direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence.
Assessment is based on your ability to undertake the following:
- Evolve and refine printmaking technique through a demonstrated process of experimentation
- Develop individual style in own work
- Produce a coherent body of professional artwork that includes the use of well-developed printmaking technique
- Research printmaking technique in the broader context of other artwork and artists
- Use safe and sustainable work practices.
Assessment will be via folio submission at the end of the semester.
Assessment Tasks
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Assessment Matrix
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