Course Title: Develop and refine artistic practice to produce a concept for thematically connected digital art wor
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: VART5986
Course Title: Develop and refine artistic practice to produce a concept for thematically connected digital art wor
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5234 - Diploma of Visual Art
Course Contact : Jennifer Cabraja
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email:TAFEArt@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Kim Lawler
Email: kim.lawler@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 100
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to develop artistic practice to produce a concept for a thematically connected digital art work incorporating other media through the exploration and application of a range of advanced techniques and media.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VPAU024 Develop and refine artistic practice to produce a concept for thematically connected digital art wor |
Element: |
Develop and refine conceptual vision for thematically connected digital media art work |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine the conceptual vision for the proposed art work based on knowledge and understanding of different software, hardware and techniques |
Element: |
Experiment with digital media techniques and other media to inform thematically connected digital media art work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to producing based on capabilities of techniques and tools previously used |
Learning Outcomes
The ability to research, generate and discuss ideas is an integral part of the creative process, and sits alongside the technical skills specific to particular art forms. On successful completion of this course, you will have completed workshops and projects that will contribute to an understanding of basic digital imaging principles.
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Experiment with digital media techniques and other media to inform thematically connected digital media art work
- Develop and refine conceptual vision for thematically connected digital media art work.
Details of Learning Activities
There is a range of learning activities including:
- Participation in practical workshops conducted by a teacher. Workshops also provide the opportunity for student to practice & perform under supervision and coaching from a teacher
- Participation in tutorials which can be one on one, small groups or whole class and which provide the opportunity for students to present their work for comment and critique by teachers and fellow students
- Individual studio time for students to work on projects to develop skills and conceptual ability in an environment of discovery and experimentation
- Keeping a visual diary which contains evidence of conceptual development, feedback on work from tutorials, reflection on own development and understanding, critical engagement and critical discourse
- Research
- Ongoing practice to become self managing
- When available, attendance at exhibitions and field work
Teaching Schedule
Weeks 1-2
General introduction
Introduction to digital imaging project 1
Group & individual tutorials
Demonstrations
Theory and knowledge
Observation checklist: OHS & studio practice
Weeks 3-5
Group & individual tutorials
Demonstrations
Theory and knowledge
Field work as available
Weeks 5-7
Group & individual tutorials
Demonstrations
Theory and knowledge
Field work as available
Observation checklist: OHS & studio practice
Presentation and feedback on project 1
Weeks 8-15
Introduction to digital imaging project 2:
Group & individual tutorials
Demonstrations
Theory and knowledge
Observation checklist: OHS & studio practice
Week 16
Studio work
Week 17-18
Assessment and moderation
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students have access to advanced digital imaging production facilities. Resources include Apple Mac computers. All machines run Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended™ and complimentary software. State of the art scanners and late model digital cameras are available for use.
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.
Your ability to develop and refine artistic practice to produce a concept for thematically connected digital art work will be assessed by:
- Observation (with questions and answers) of safe and healthy preparation & maintenance of equipment, materials and work spaces. This is conducted three times per semester.
- Review of visual journal by teacher/assessor against specified criteria
- Review of digital folder
- Review of folio of digital images by a group of teachers/assessors
- Review of presentations.
Assessment Tasks
- Visual journal
- Digital Folders
- Folio of digital images
- Class presentation
- Observation tasks
- Demonstration of safe and healthy use of equipment, materials and workspaces in workshops and studios assessed through checklists
Assessment Matrix
Assessment evidence | Element | Essential skills | Essential knowledge | Critical aspects of assessment |
Visual diary |
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Digital Folder |
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Folio |
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Observation of performance |
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Presentation |
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