Course Title: Investigate sculptural materials and processes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: VART6225C

Course Title: Investigate sculptural materials and processes

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

Loretta Quinn

loretta.quinn@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 100

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

This course describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and explore selected sculptural materials and processes and integrate their use into creative practice.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUVSCU502A Investigate sculptural materials and processes

Element:

1. Research sculptural materials and processes

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Research the detailed physical properties and capabilities of different sculptural materials
1.2 Extend the notion of sculptural materials by exploring the ways that other media are used in sculpture work
1.3 Investigate the safety issues associated with different materials and processes prior to use
1.4 Collate and store safety and technical data to meet safety requirements and inform future practice
1.5 Investigate the relationship between materials and
sculptural processes
1.6 Determine cost and supply parameters for different materials

Element:

2. Select materials and processes for in-depth exploration in sculptural work

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Assess the creative and professional opportunities offered by different materials and processes for own approach to sculptural work
2.2 Determine limitations and constraints of particular materials and processes
2.3 Select particular materials and processes that suit own practice

Element:

3. Integrate sculptural materials and processes into own work

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Explore different ways of working with materials and processes to achieve desired outcomes
3.2 Challenge and stretch the capabilities and uses of different materials and processes through experimentation
3.3 Develop own ways of working with materials and processes
3.4 Engage in informed discussion with others about the characteristics and opportunities of particular sculptural materials and processes
3.5 Establish and follow safe work practices

Element:

4. Manage sculptural resources in professional practice

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Establish a sustainable supply of sculptural resources 4.2 Develop ways of working with resources that minimise
waste
4.3 Maintain the quality and life of sculptural resources through appropriate handling and storage


Learning Outcomes


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

  • lectures
  • teacher directed group activities/projects
  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • group discussion
  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures
  • 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.

On completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Inform work through experimentation with digital imaging techniques
  • Develop and refine a conceptual vision for digital images
  • Determine and organise resource requirements for new work
  • Realise digital images.


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

Excursions will be conducted during class times.Students to be advised.

Week 1:Induction:
course expectations/staffing, project 1 brief.Respond to brief (postcard project).Box project.Hand outs for sculptural Practice/Concept development

Week 2:Tools/Materials.Response to concept development.Box project.Tutorials

Week 3:Concept briefs due.Class discussion.View studios

Week 4:Tutorials/Research/Studio practice

Week 5:Tutorials/Research/Studio Practice

Week 6:Resin workshop/casting solutions

Week 7: Presentation to class.Present own work

Week 8:Present own work

Week 9-16 Studio practice.Folio preparation

Week 17:Assessment

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other 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.

Below is a list of resources that will be relevant throughout the course:

  • Glenn Harper, Landscapes for Art: Contemporary Sculpture Parks
  • Kirsten Mey, Sculpsit: Artists on Sculpture and Beyond
  • Causey, A. Sculpture since 1945 (Oxford History Of Art) Oxford University Press 1198
  • Collins J. Contemporary Sculpture Phaidon
  • Eleanor Heartney.Art & Today Phaidon
  • Uta Grosenick. Art Now, Taschen
  • Periodicals, Art Almanac, Current Exhibitions, Public Art


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.

Postcard Project

Box Project

Minimum of three substantial sculptural works.

Visual Diary

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

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 of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These are available through the course contract in Program Administration.The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These are available through the course contract in Program Administration.

Other Information

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.

The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstrations 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.

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.

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.

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