Course Title: Create works of art for public spaces
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: VART6227C
Course Title: Create works of art for public spaces
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:visualarts@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Fiona Hillary
fiona.hillary@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 90
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
In this course you will explore the skills and knowledge required to realise all aspects of a public art project, from initial brief or idea to the actual installation of the work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPUA501A Create works of art for public spaces |
Element: |
1. Originate ideas for public art |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and explore a broad range of information relevant to public art |
Element: |
2. Articulate and present project ideas. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Explore and experiment with a broad range of advanced techniques and materials, tools and equipment to achieve different effects |
Element: |
3. Plan and document work in response to the site and the brief |
Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
4. Create the public artwork |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Realise public artwork using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation |
Element: |
5. Finalise the public art project |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Regularly review work in progress in the context of personal, professional and artistic objectives |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop, classroom or on site using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities may include:
•class exercises to review discussions/lconcepts
•analysis/critique of relevant reading material
•seminar presentations
•lectures/guest lecture
•peer teaching and class presentations
•group discussion
•workshops
•online research
•independent project based work
•teacher directed group activities/projects
•studio practice
•tutorials
•‘workshopping’ of student projects
Out of class activities may include:
•Blog/Wiki discussion and participation
•group projects
•independent project based work
•site analyses
•public art research
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class Content | Learning Elements |
1 | Orientation: |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
2 |
Introduction to unit:
What is public art? |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
3 | Sanctioned Public Art: Laneways Tour Ready for Action task 1 – Group Work |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
4 | Unsanctioned Public Art: Street Art Tour Ready for Action task 1 – Report back |
2.1,2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 4.1,4.2,4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
5 | Public Art online resources –
ACMI 15 seconds – Upload Ready for Action Task 1 compilation. |
4.1,4.2,4.3, 4.4, 4.5 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4 |
6 |
Temporary art Exploring Relational Aesthetics – Briefing |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, |
7 | Art/Craft activism
Ready for action Task 2: Exploring Relational Aesthetics – Site analysis/Responding to space |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
8 | Memorials/contemporary and historical: Field trip to various sites Ready for action Task 2: Exploring Relational Aesthetics – Group Work |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 4.1,4.2,4.3, 4.4, 4.5 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4 |
9 | Environmental art in the urban context
Ready for action Task 2: Exploring Relational Aesthetics – Group Work |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 4.1,4.2,4.3, 4.4, 4.5 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4 |
10 | Environmental art in the urban context Ready for action Task 2: Exploring Relational Aesthetics – Group Work |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 4.1,4.2,4.3, 4.4, 4.5 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4 |
11 | The corporate condition of public space
Ready for action Task 2: Exploring Relational Aesthetics – Presentations |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 4.1,4.2,4.3, 4.4, 4.5 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4 |
12 | Exploring Projection Practice Notes: Site Analyses GPF briefing and site analysis |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 4.1,4.2,4.3, 4.4, 4.5 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4 |
13 | GPF – Site Analysis | 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
14 | GPF – Concept Development | 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 4.1,4.2,4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
15 | GPF – Concept Development | 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 4.1,4.2,4.3, 4.4, 4.5 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4 |
16 | GPF – Testing projections Assessment preparation/submission |
3.1, 3.2, 3.3 4.1,4.2,4.3, 4.4, 4.5 5.1,5.2,5.3,5.4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Forbat, S. 2009 40 years : Kaldor public art projects NSW, Botany. |
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Hogg, G & Sharp, K. (eds) 2011, Outer site : the intercultural projects of RMIT art in public space with a foreword by Lucy Lippard, Balnarring, Vic. : McCulloch & McCulloch Australian Art Books. |
Other Resources
You will be encouraged to attend exhibition openings, visit galleries and seek art in public places outside of your learning environment. RMIT school of Art has two galleries and an ongoing exhibition program.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. Learning resources include access to studios and computer laboratories and relevant software. You will also be expected to make use of the library 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:
- Practical tasks, a series of major projects
- Direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
- Written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- Completion of a visual diary and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- Direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Summative Tasks:
Ready for Action: Task 1
Documentation
Due: W 4
Ready for Action: Task 2
Site analysis/Documentation/
Presentation
Due: W 10
GPF Brief: Site analysis/Concept/Imagery
Site analysis/concept/
Documentation/presentation
Due: W 16
Visual Diary:
Sanctioned/Unsanctioned Art work
Presentations: Images and notes
Due: W 16
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
Attendance
 - The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you 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 by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress - Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress 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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
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