Course Title: Refine sculptural techniques
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5348 Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Title: Refine sculptural techniques
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 80
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
VART6374C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
340T Art |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2017, Term2 2019 |
VART6374C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2021 |
Course Contact: Tyler Payne
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4320
Course Contact Email: tyler.payne@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course is designed to extend and reinforce the relationship between ideas, source information and the manipulation of the materials in the production of sculpture. You will be encouraged to extend their language, terminology and visual elements of sculpture and to understand adaptive properties and characteristics of materials.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUASCU501 Refine sculptural techniques |
Elements: |
1. Research sculptural ideas and techniques 2. Select sculptural techniques for refinement 3. Determine safety requirements for sculptural work 4. Consolidate sculptural technique to professional level 5. Evaluate own sculptural technique |
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.
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 major project which includes a installation and site specific work
- Direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
- Completion of a portfolio including personal reflection
- Complete practical work based on thematic concepts
- Written journal