Course Title: Create works of art for public spaces
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
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
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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: |
3.1 Assess specific resource requirements that arise from the use of techniques and experimental approaches |
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
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
•lectures
•teacher directed studio activities/projects
•studio exercises to review discussions/lectures
•peer teaching and class presentations
•group discussion
•studio work
2. Out-of-class activities include:
•practical exercises
•reading articles and excerpts
•preparing for discussion
•project work
•independent research
You are expected to manage your learning and undertake an appropriate amount of out-of-class independent study and research and industry guests speak about professional practice.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class Content | Task | Elements |
1 | Introduction to unit: •Learning outcomes •assessment criteria •course requirements •studio clean-up process •introduction to project briefs •Presentation on artists What is public art? Ready for Action task 1 – Exploring Material Briefing |
Ready for Action: Task 1
In small groups using the provided material…engage in public space. As a group you must decide on how to use your material, find an appropriate location to temporarily install the work…document your process with photos and create a photos story that captures your intention and the outcome. |
1 |
2 | Sanctioned Public Art: Testing Ground |
Write a critique of the space, briefly outline why you liked/disliked it. (Visual diary) | 1/3 |
3 | Unsanctioned Public Art:Ready for Action task 1 – Group Work | Select a work you stumble across, try to identify the artist, comment on why you selected that work. (Visual diary) | 2/3 |
4 | Public Art online resources –
ACMI 15 seconds – Upload Ready for Action Task 1 compilation. Ready for Action task 1 – Presentations |
ACMI 15 Seconds Place Upload. Presentations. |
2/3 |
5 | Ready for Action task 1 – Presentations | Presentations. | 2/3 |
6 | Temporary art Performance art…relational aesthetics Art/Craft activism Ready for action Task 2: Exploring Relational Aesthetics – Project Brief |
Identify a practicing public artist you like and be prepared to present on their practice. | 2/3 |
7 | A Portrait Gallery Outside…Skypetrait
|
Ready for action Task 2: Exploring Relational Aesthetics – Site analysis/Responding to space | 2/3 |
8 | Environmental art in the urban context |
Ready for action Task 2: Exploring Relational Aesthetics – Group Work | |
Mid Semester Break | |||
9 | The corporate condition of public space | Ready for action Task 2: Exploring Relational Aesthetics – Group Work - Presentations |
2/3/4/5 |
10 | Exploring Projection Practice Notes: Site Analyses |
Ready for action Task 2: Exploring Relational Aesthetics – Presentations Over head projectors …torches…exploring projection |
2/3/4/5 |
11 | Gertrude Street Projection Festival - briefing and site analysis |
GSPF – Site Analysis | 2/3/4 |
12 | GSPF – Concept Development | 2/3/4 | |
13 | GSPF – Concept Development | 2/3/4 | |
14 | GSPF – Curatorial Critique of projections | Concept presentation | 2/3/4/5 |
15 | GSPF – Curatorial Critique of projections | Concept presentation | 2/3/4/5 |
16 | Assessment Preparation | Assessment folio should include: Ready for Action: Task 1 Documentation Ready for Action: Task 2 Documentation GPF Brief: Site analysis/Concept/Imagery Visual Diary: •Sanctioned/Unsanctioned Art work •Presentations: Images and notes |
1/2/3/4/5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Forbat, S. 2009 40 years : Kaldor public art projects NSW, Botany.
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.
Frayling C, Charity R & O’Reilly L 2005 Re views : artists and public space. London, UK : Black Dog Books.
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
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 Tasks
Semester 1:
1. Assessment title: Presenting sanctioned/unsanctioned works
Description: Present documentation of public art sanctioned/unsanctioned (15 Seconds place)
Semester: S1
Week: 5
2. Assessment title: Ready for Action – Task 2: Exploring Relational Aesthetics
Description: Present Task 2: powerpoint presentation; A3 presentation detailing ideas and documentation
Semester: S1
Week: 10/11
3. Assessment title: GSPF: Concept Presentation
Description: Present concept for GSPF
Semester: S1
Week: 15/16
4. Assessment title: Folio:
Description: Site analyses/Concepts/
Ready for Action 1/2 Documentation
Field trip reports: images/notes, critique of works
Semester: S1
Week: 16
5. Visual Diary:
Description: Your visual diary should be a living document that provides insights to you influences, your ideas and how they impact your practice.
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).
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