Course Title: Realise an installation work

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: MKTG6089C

Course Title: Realise an installation work

School: 340T Art

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6128 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts

Course Contact : Jennifer Cabraja and Fay Reynolds

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

Nil

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to realise all aspects of an installation project, from initial brief or idea to the actual installation of the work. This course centres around the development of a body of work that relies heavily on the painting medium.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUVINS601A Realise an installation 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
2.2 Apply guidelines for formal presentation of concept proposal and supporting documentation to the industry client, sponsor or selection panel
2.3 Present the design proposal with supporting documentation and practical planning data
2.4 Evaluate and re-work aspects of the presentation as required

Element:

4. Create the installation work

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Integrate command of technique, materials and process to create installation work that meets creative and other needs
4.2 Apply critical and creative thinking ability to challenge, adapt and refine the installation
4.3 Interrogate aspects of work in progress and participate in critical inquiry and discussion
4.4 Apply health and safety principles and guidelines to the development of installation projects

Element:

6. Evaluate own work

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Seek and apply constructive criticism from others to improve own work
6.2 Evaluate work against planned strategy for own creative practice and intentions for installation work
6.3 Consider place of own work in relation to other installation artists
6.4 Adjust work processes and practice to improve technical, conceptual and commercial outcomes

Element:

1. Originate ideas for installation works

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Use own creative impulse or brief supplied by others to develop ideas for work
1.2 Initiate specific research and planning processes, including site research
1.3 Research and explore relevant ideas and associations, including site, environment and history
1.4 Develop responses to accommodate practical requirements and constraints
1.5 Explore options for materials, technologies and processes to fulfill creative requirements
1.6 Collaborate with relevant people about project ideas as part of an ongoing process

Element:

3. Plan and document work in response to the site and the brief

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Develop and plan construction with reference to the specific site and its contexts
3.2 Engage with key stakeholders in the project
3.3 Represent planning and preparatory work using presentation mechanisms suited to the project

Element:

5. Finalise the installation work

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Liaise with relevant people on factors affecting the finalisation of the work
5.2 Bring together the disparate challenges of the installation project to complete work on time
5.3 Organise the installation of the work, engaging specialist expertise where necessary


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Originate and realise an installation work suitable for the public domain
  • Articulate and present ideas about installation work in relevant contexts
  • Evaluate, explain and discuss work in a professional context.
     

In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:

  • The ability to create a body of work from concept stage to the finished product
  • Have an awareness of contemporary art practices.


Details of Learning Activities

Your learning activities will take place in a studio and lecture theatre. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.

RMIT will provide you with the resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. Learning resources include access to studio and computer laboratories and relevant software. You will also be expected to make use of the library resources.

In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:

Teacher directed group activities/projects
Class 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
Project work
Independent research


Teaching Schedule

Semester 1

Week Class Content Task Elements
1 Orientation/Brief 1: PS 50 boxes: Seasonal Impact   1
2

Students move into allocated studio space
Brief 1: PS 50 Boxes

Excursion: Testing Ground/Mailbox Art Space

  1
3 Brief 1: PS 50 Site Analysis

PS 50 Site Analysis

Site & sound 2, 4.
4 Brief 1: PS 50 Concept Proposals   3/4
5 Material workshop: constructing mock boxes to work with for PS50 project

Brief 1: PS 50 project development: studio work

Explore materiality 2/3/4/6
6 Brief 1: PS 50 project development: studio work   2/3/4/6
7 Material workshop: scaling works


Brief 1: PS 50 project development: studio work

Explore materiality 4
Mid Semester Break
8 Material workshop: transferring images Explore materiality 4
9 Studio work
Brief 1: PS 50 project installation
  4/5/6
10 Studio work
Brief 1: PS 50 project installation
Artists of influence Pecha Kucha 4/5
11 Studio work
Brief 1: PS 50 project installation
Artists of influence Pecha Kucha 4/5
12 Studio work
Brief 1: PS 50 project installation
  4/5
13 Individual Tutorials Crit sessions presenting exploration to date 3/4/5/6
14 Individual Tutorials   3/4/5/6
15 Finalised projects Crit sessions presenting exploration to date 5/6
16 BOX INSTALLATION
Semester 2 project
Brief 1: PS 50 project installation
Prepare studio space for assessment 1/2/3/4/5/6


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Mayer, Ralph. The Artist’s Handbook of Materials and Techniques. Viking Adult; 5th revised and updated edition, 1991.

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.
 

Art and Australia - Journal


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through completion of a body of work that demonstrates concept development, understanding of materials and adhering to the guidelines of working in a studio.


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.

 

Semester 1:
1. Assessment title: PS 50 Proposal including site analysis
Description: Present PS50 Proposal and site analysis – written and class presentation
Semester: S1
Week: 6

 

2. Assessment title: Artists of Influence Pecha Kucha
Description: 5 slides/5 minutes to reflect on artists of influence in current work
Semester: S1
Week: 10/11

3. Assessment title: PS 50 Installation
Description: Install work created & selected for exhibition in Building 50 windows in Orr St
Semester: S1
Week: 16

4. Assessment title: De-install PS50
Description: De-install works in a timely and responsible manner.
Due date: 6th July
Semester: S2
Week: 1

5. Visual Diary:
Description: Your visual diary should be a living document that provides insights to your influences, your ideas and how they impact your practice.

Graded assessment applies for courses within the Diploma of Visual Arts.

Grade                        Outline Grading                                          Criteria (see table below)
CHD                          Competent with high distinction 80 - 100    Highly developed
CDI                            Competent with distinction 70 - 79             Well developed
CC                             Competent with credit 60 - 69                    Developed
CAG                          Competent achieved - graded 50 - 59        Sound
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 through the course contact in Program Administration.

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