Course Title: Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: VART6242C
Course Title: Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4311 - Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Course Contact: Jennifer Mills
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email: visualarts@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Kathleen McCann
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
Nil
Course Description
This course describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and discuss ideas for creative work. The course includes research and analysis, as well as the ability to participate in critical and informed discussion with others about creative work.
This course is clustered (delivered and assessed in conjunction with) with CUVPA1301A Produce paintings.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPRP405A Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work |
Element: |
1. Research ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and source information that supports the development of ideas for creative work 1.2 Critically analyse information in the context of current and potential work |
Element: |
2. Generate ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop a range of different, innovative and creative ideas based on the nature of own creative practice 2.2 Reflect on and integrate ideas generated from research 2.3 Consider possible constraints on ideas 2.4 Select ideas based on research, reflection and relevant constraints |
Element: |
3. Discuss ideas with others |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify and seek out people who can provide valuable input to discussions about work ideas 3.2 Evaluate different communication options and select the most appropriate 3.3 Present key information on ideas and their process of development 3.4 Use effective communication techniques to generate discussion, debate and critical analysis of ideas |
Element: |
4. Adjust and refine ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
3.5 Reflect on the views and contributions of others 3.6 Make own analysis of ideas based on individual aspirations and goals 3.7 Refine ideas based on own analysis and interactions with others |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will understand the following:
- the physical properties and capabilities of the range of materials, tools and equipment used in painting
- work space requirements for painting, including ways of organising and maintaining space
- ways of exploring, adapting and combining techniques and materials to achieve different effects in painting
- general knowledge of the formal elements and principles of design and their specific application to the production of paintings
- cleaning and maintenance techniques for tools and equipment used in painting
- general knowledge of the historical and theoretical contexts for painting
- awareness of copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues
- environmental issues associated with the tools and materials used in painting
- organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to painting.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
• teacher directed studio activities/projects
• studio exercises to review discussions
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• studio work
2. Out-of-class activities include:
• practical exercises
• reading articles and excerpts
• preparing for discussion
• project work
• independent research
Teaching Schedule
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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.
Materials: Students will be required to have required materials purchased prior to the commencement of the course. Please refer to the materials list provided at enrolment.Library Subject Guide for Visual Art is an RMIT webpage for students of Visual Art. It can be used to access books and e-books, databases and streaming videos, images, referencing, art dictionaries, guides and directories. The Library Subject Guide is available at:URL: http://rmit.libguides.com/visualart Suggested texts: Collins Complete Artist’s Manual, the definitive guide to artist’s material and techniques for painting and drawing, Jennings, Simon (ed), Collins, London, 2005 |
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. You will be required to submit a folio at the end of the course. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this course include the ability to:
- generate ideas for creative work grounded in research and reflection
- engage in informed discussion about ideas in own work
- apply knowledge of historical and contemporary references in own area of creative work.
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 |
Content/requirements |
Due date |
Individual Tutorial |
Discuss Ideas for own creative work |
Week 6, Week 7, Week 8 |
Visual Diary |
Assigned research tasks |
Week 11 |
Folio of art works |
Series of paintings from class |
Week 11 |
Painting Project |
Individually devised & produced painting(s) |
Week 11 |
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (not graded).
Competency Based Mark Table
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
Please refer to the coordinator for assessment matrix.
Other Information
This unit is clustered with CUVPAI301A Produce painting
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