Course Title: Public Art Media
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2008
Course Code: VART5174
Course Title: Public Art Media
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5191 - Diploma of Arts (Visual Arts)
Course Contact : Kellyann Geurts
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email:kellyann.geurts@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Geoff Hogg
geoff.hogg@rmit.edu.au
0413 624 813
Nominal Hours: 32
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
All generic and compulsory Visual Arts modules
Course Description
The purpose of this module is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to investigate and apply various media’s in public art projects.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBS686 Public Art Media |
Learning Outcomes
1. Integrate diverse materials into appropriate and creative solutions
2. Use diverse techniques and technologies to produce contemporary/innovative public art i.e.
• computer generated images and projection
• water and light
• moulded plastic and flowers
• hot air and inflated objects
• traditional materials in innovative ways
Details of Learning Activities
• Explore non-traditional Public Art media including mobile phones, computer generated imagery and light works
• Explore traditional Public Art media and methods including wall painting, casting and construction
• Explore outsourcing of production and fabrication for Public Art projects.
Teaching Schedule
Learning is project based with particular media studies integrated into project work through the semester.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
program texts and course material will be distributed in class
Overview of Assessment
A series of projects and accompanying visual diaries
Portfolio of work – studies, projects and workshop outcomes developed throughout the year as class projects
Students already working in the field of public art have the opportunity to negotiate projects for assessment in the context of Work Integrated Learning.
Assessment Tasks
• Presentation of project documentation demonstrating learnings in the area
• Participation in workshop and class activities exploring Public Art media.
Alternative Assessment
Participants already working in the field of Public Art or a related area have the opportunity to negotiate projects for assessment in the context of work integrated learning.
This course is taught together with the courses Public Art Project Major Study, Public Art Project Minor Study, Integrated Practice in Public Art.
Assessment Matrix
not applicable
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