Course Title: Realise a public art project
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: VART6228C
Course Title: Realise a public art project
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5308 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact : Jennifer Cabraja
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: 90
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 gain the skills and knowledge required to realise all aspects of a public art project, from initial brief or idea to the actual installation of the work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPUA601A Realise a public art project |
Element: |
6. Evaluate own work |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Seek and apply constructive criticism to improve own work |
Element: |
1. Originate ideas for public art |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Use own creative impulse or brief supplied by others to develop ideas for work |
Element: |
2. Articulate and present project ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop, critique and articulate creative responses to the objectives and contexts of the brief and the site |
Element: |
3. Plan and document work in response to the site and the brief |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop and plan construction and installation with reference to the specific site and its contexts |
Element: |
4. Create the public artwork |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Integrate command of technique, materials and process to create public artwork that meets creative and other needs |
Element: |
5. Finalise the public art project |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Liaise with relevant people on finalisation processes |
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
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
•lectures
•teacher directed studio activities/projects
•studio 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
•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.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class Content | Elements |
1 | Artland Brief | 1/2/3 |
2 | Artland Site Analysis | 1/2/3 |
3 | Studio Workshop: Artland | 1/2/3 |
4 | Studio Workshop: Artland | 1/2/3/4 |
5 | Artland Presentations | 1/2/3/4/5/6 |
6 | Street Art Maquette – City of Melbourne permits | 1/2/3/4 |
7 | Street Art Maquette – City of Melbourne permits | 1/2/3/4 |
8 | Street Art Maquette – City of Melbourne permits | 1/2/3/4 |
9 | Street Art Maquette – City of Melbourne permits – Submission/Parking Day Briefing | 1/2/3/4/5/6 |
10 | SEPT 20th PARKING DAY TEAMS | 1/2/3 |
11 | Counter Monument Brief | 1/2/3/4 |
12 | Counter Monument Studio: Research/Maquette | 1/2/3/4 |
13 | Counter Monument Studio: Research/Maquette | 1/2/3/4 |
14 | Counter Monument Studio: Research/Maquette | 1/2/3/4 |
15 | Counter Monument Presentation | 1/2/3/4/5/6 |
16 | Assessment preparation/submission | 1/2/3/4/5/6 |
17 | Assessment | 1/2/3/4/5/6 |
18 | Assessment | 1/2/3/4/5/6 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
- Practical tasks, a series of major projects
- Direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
- Completion of a visual diary and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- Direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence.
Assessment is based on your ability to undertake the following:
- Originate and realise a complete public art project, including managing its creative, technical and organisational components
- Create public artwork of a professional standard for the public domain
- Articulate and present ideas about public artwork in relevant contexts
- Evaluate, explain and discuss work in a professional context.
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Semester 2:
1. Assessment title: Artland Proposal
Description: A3 presentation board as response to brief/Powerpoint presentaion
Due date: Aug 5th
Semester: 2
Week: 5
2. Assessment title: Street Art Maquette
Description: Submit Street Art Maquette
Due date: Sept 9th
Semester: 2
Week: 9
3. Assessment title: Counter Monument
Description: response to Counter Monument Brief
Due date: Oct 21st
Semester: 2
Week: 15
4. Assessment title: Weekly presentations
Description: Present on a Public Artwork/Artist of your choosing. Outline the work/artist. Share images.
Due date: ongoing
Semester:
Week: 5-16
5. Assessment title: Folio:
Description: Site analyses/Concepts/Brief Responses
Semester: 2
Week: 17
7. Visual Diary:
Description: Your visual diary should be a living document that provides insights to your influences, your ideas and how they impact your practice.
Semester: 2
Week: 17
Assessment Matrix
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