Course Title: Realise a public art project
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
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: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 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, 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
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class Content | Tasks | Elements |
| 1 | The Manifesto | ATTEND GERTRUDE PROJECTION FESTIVAL LAUNCH FRI 10TH JULY |
1 & 6 |
| 2 |
Artist presentations 21 Ideas Proposal |
Stencil cutting | 1-6 |
| 3 | Artist presentations
21 Ideas Proposal |
Maquette | 1-6 |
| 4 | Artist presentations
21 Ideas Proposal |
Maquette | 1-6 |
| 5 | Artist presentations
21 Ideas Proposal Presentation |
5-6 | |
| 6 |
Artist presentations DIY Instructional Works |
Instructional Works Brief | 1-3 |
| 7 |
Artist presentations DIY Instructional Works |
1-3 | |
| 8 | Artist presentations
DIY Instructional Works |
1-3 | |
| 9 | Artist presentations
DIY Instructional Works |
2-4 | |
| 10 | Artist presentations
DIY Instructional Works Presentations |
1-6 | |
| 11 |
Artist presentations
|
Workshop: select practice method | 1-6 |
| 12 |
Artist presentations
|
Proposal crit | 1-3 |
| 13 |
Artist presentations
|
2-4 | |
| 14 |
Artist presentations
|
2-4 | |
| 15 |
Artist presentations
|
2-4 | |
| 16 |
Artist presentations
|
Presentations | 1-6 |
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
- 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
Semester 2: DIY PUBLIC ART
1. Assessment title: Manifesto/Concept to work with…
Semester: 2
Week: 2
2. Assessment title: Street Art Proposal/Maquette
Description: Powerpoint presentation/Maquette
Semester: 2
Week: 5
3. Assessment title: Instructional Works
Description: Project outline/material produced/documentation
Semester: 2
Week: 9
4. Assessment title: DIY Public Art
Description: concept/elements/documentation
Semester: 2
Week: 13
5. Assessment title: Weekly presentation
Description: Present on a Public Artwork/Artist of your choosing. Outline the work/artist. Share images.
6. Folio/Visual Diary:
Description: Folio presenting evidence and documentation of responses to each of your briefs.
Your visual diary should be a living document that provides insights to your influences, your ideas and how they impact your practice.
Semester: 2
Week: 17
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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