Course Title: Realise a public art project
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: VART6228C
Course Title: Realise a public art project
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
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Fiona Hillary
Email 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 gain 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: |
CUVPUA601A Realise a public art project |
Element: |
1. Originate ideas for public art |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Use own creative impulse or brief supplied by others to develop ideas for work |
Element: |
2. Articulate and present project ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop, critique and articulate creative responses to the objectives and contexts of the brief and the site |
Element: |
3. Plan and document work in response to the site and the brief |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop and plan construction and installation with reference to the specific site and its contexts |
Element: |
4. Create the public artwork |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Integrate command of technique, materials and process to create public artwork that meets creative and other needs |
Element: |
5. Finalise the public art project |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Liaise with relevant people on finalisation processes |
Element: |
6. Evaluate own work |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Seek and apply constructive criticism to improve own work |
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
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom 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/lectures
- •practical demonstrations
- •Blog/Wiki discussion and participation
- •analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- •seminar presentations
- •guest lecture
- •peer teaching and class presentations
- •workshops
- •tutorials
Out of class activities may include:
•group discussion
•online research
•independent project based work
•teacher directed group activities/projects
•site visits (observations)
•studio practice
•excursions
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class Content | Elements |
1 | Public Art Now | |
2 | Brief 1: Counter Monument Brief |
1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3 |
3 | Breif 1: |
4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4 5.1,5.2,5.3 |
4 | Brief 1 Presentations | 6.1,6.2,6.3,6.4 |
5 | Brief 2: Artland | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6
2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3 |
6 | Brief 2 | 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4
5.1,5.2,5.3 |
7 | Breif 2 Presentations | 6.1,6.2,6.3,6.4 |
8 | Brief 3: Street Art - Permits & Maquettes | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6
2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3 |
9 | Brief 3 | 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4
5.1,5.2,5.3 |
10 | Brief 3 | 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4
5.1,5.2,5.3 |
11 | Brief 3 Presentations | 6.1,6.2,6.3,6.4 |
12 | Brief 4: Urban Forest | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6
2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3 |
13 | Brief 4 | 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4
5.1,5.2,5.3 |
14 | Brief 4 | 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4
5.1,5.2,5.3 |
15 | Brief 4 Presentations | 6.1,6.2,6.3,6.4 |
16 | Assessment preparation/submission | 6.1,6.2,6.3,6.4 |
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.
Library Subject Guides: Art in Public Spaces
You will be encouraged to attend exhibition openings and visit public art projects/sites outside of your learning environment. RMIT school of Art has two galleries and an ongoing exhibition program.
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
- Completion of a visual diary and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- Direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence.
Assessment is based on your ability to undertake the following:
- Originate and realise a complete public art project, including managing its creative, technical and organisational components
- Create public artwork of a professional standard for the public domain
- Articulate and present ideas about public artwork in relevant contexts
- Evaluate, explain and discuss work in a professional context.
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 course are graded.
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Brief 1 - Counter Monument Brief
Due: Semester 1 / Week 4
Brief 2 - Artland
Due: Semester 1 / Week 7
Brief 3 Street Art - Permits & Maquettes
Due: Semester 1 / Week 11
Brief 4: Urban Forest
Due: Semester 1 Week 15
Visual Diary - a visual diary shodul demonstrate research and udnerstanding of this course and to support the project briefs.
Due: Semester 1 / Week 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 feedback at RMIT
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
Cover Sheet for Submissions 
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
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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