Course Title: Publicly present a body of own creative work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: MKTG7237C
Course Title: Publicly present a body of own creative 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: 60
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 develop skills and knowledge skills and knowledge required to publicly present a body of professional creative work, from ideas generation, to the organisation process, through to the actual preparation of work for presentation. At this level, you will publicly present a coherent body of professional work and may be involved in organisation and promotional processes associated with the presentation.
The presentation may be a physical or virtual exhibition, but may also include presentations such as shows, competitions or art awards.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPRP604A Publicly present a body of own creative work |
Element: |
1. Create or confirm public presentation opportunity |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and confirm the purpose, scope and objectives of the public presentation in consultation with relevant people |
Element: |
2. Generate public presentation ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Evaluate the nature of the audience, its needs and expectations |
Element: |
3. Plan and organise public presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Establish organisational roles and responsibilities, including own role |
Element: |
4. Participate in promotion |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Establish own role in promotion in consultation with relevant people |
Element: |
5. Prepare work for public presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Evaluate the actions needed to prepare work for presentation |
Element: |
6. Evaluate public presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Review and reflect on the overall success of the presentation |
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
Your learning activities will take place in a studio. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- guest lecture
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- online research
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects
2. Out-of-class activities include:
- practical exercises
- project work
- independent research
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
| 1 | Introduction to course: Presentation on arts organisations and trends in industry |
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Course requirements |
1 |
| 2 - 4 | Project Brief 1 Creative work to an intended audience |
Outline requirements Create work in response to a brief Present outcome |
1, 3 |
| 5 | Field Trip – exploring arts industry and speaking with industry professional | Initiative and enterprise skills to identify and act on new ideas for presenting work | 2, 4 |
| 6 | Critical thinking and analytical skills when presenting work | Analyse and evaluate: Different options for presentation of work Include current and emerging professional trends |
2 |
| 7 - 9 | Project Brief 2: Producing a portfolio of work |
Planning and organising: Manage the workflow Research, concept development, production and post-production Organise resources required for the portfolio |
2, 3 |
| 10 | Learning self-management skills | How to keep up-to-date with emerging and innovative practice in professional presentation of work | 2, 3, 4 |
| 11 | Presentation cost for exhibitions and portfolio | Estimate costs for presentation production Preparing budgets and timelines |
2, 3 |
| 12 | Project Brief 3: Documentation of work |
Digital media, design and presentation technologies appropriate to the creative work being presented | 2, 3 |
| 13 | Documentation of work | Research industry standard presentation Current and emerging trends in presentation technologies relevant to the particular area of work (including design, layout, typography, interactivity and accessibility) |
3, 4 |
| 14 | Documentation of work | Demonstrate design and realise presentation concepts
Elements and principles of design as they apply to the creation of a professional presentation of work |
3, 4 |
| 15 | Intellectual property issues and legislation and how they relate to the use of information in a professional presentation | Copy and moral rights of the artist and how they relate to your publicly displaying your work | 3, 5 |
| 16 | Assessment preparation | Present creative products in a manner suited to the intended audience and purpose | 4, 5, 6 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
You will be required to have your materials purchased prior to the commencement of the project. Please refer to the materials list provided at enrolment. |
References
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. Learning resources include access to studios. You will be expected to make use of the library resources.
You will be encouraged to attend exhibition openings and visit galleries outside of your learning environment. RMIT school of Art has two galleries and an ongoing exhibition program.
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.
Assessment task
Project 1 Creative work to an intended audience
Content/requirements
Response to project brief 1
Due date
W4
Assessment task
Project 2 Producing a portfolio of work
Content/requirements
Response to project brief 2
Due date
W8
Assessment task
Project 3 Documentation of work
Content/requirements
Response to project brief 3
Due date
W13
Assessment task
Visual Diary
Content/requirements
Artists of influence/conceptual development
Due date
W16
Assessment task
Folio
Content/requirements
Compilation of PB1-3
Due date
W16
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Graded assessment applies for courses within the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts.
Grade CHD
Outline Competent with high distinction
Grading 80 - 100
Criteria Highly developed
Grade CDI
Outline Competent with distinction
Grading 70 - 79
Criteria Well developed
Grade CC
Outline Competent with credit
Grading 60 - 69
Criteria Developed
Grade CAG
Outline Competent achieved - graded
Grading 50 - 59
Criteria Sound
Grade NYC
Outline Not Yet Competent
Grading
Criteria
Grade DNS
Outline Did not submit for assessment
Grading
Criteria
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment tasks with the relevant Unit of competency. These are available through the course contract in Program Administration.
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.
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse/Our%20Organisation%2FBusiness%2FFor%20Staff%2FPlagiarism/
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.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
Course Overview: Access Course Overview