Course Title: Realise a body of creative work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: VART6361C
Course Title: Realise a body of creative work
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5348 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Joel Rainford
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: svdsc.mac@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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 a coherent body of creative work. Practitioners integrate conceptual, technical and organisational skills to create work in their chosen creative form.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPR501 Realise a body of creative work |
Element: |
1. Develop ideas for a coherent body of creative work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Establish and explore a developing range of sources to inform new ideas, including consideration of intellectual property requirements 1.2 Support professional practice by extending knowledge of historical and contemporary references 1.3 Evaluate developing ideas and options for creative work using critical and creative thinking approaches 1.4 Identify ideas that have professional potential 1.5 Refine own ideas through consultation with relevant people 1.6 Develop ideas or designs based on research and analysis, and their suitability for intended purpose |
Element: |
2. Plan and organise the production of creative work |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Confirm scope and objectives of the work based on the project concept 2.2 Evaluate and organise financial, physical and other resources based on in-depth knowledge of the creative form 2.3 Set up or gain access to an appropriate work space 2.4 Develop a realistic timeframe for the production of work 2.5 Evaluate and respond to project constraints 2.6 Monitor project workflow against the plan |
Element: |
3. Develop own approach to documenting the body of work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Evaluate options for documenting and recording work and the ideas and research that inform it 3.2 Determine the type and amount of information for inclusion 3.3 Select and develop own approach and presentation style 3.4 Document production of work from initial ideas to realisation |
Element: |
4. Collaborate with others in producing work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Seek and respond to critical analysis of own work by others 4.2 Participate critically and knowledgably in discussions that explore different ways of doing things 4.3 Experiment with ideas that come from collaboration |
Element: |
5. Create finished work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Use safe and sustainable work practices to manipulate selected materials, processes and technologies with increasing skill when creating finished work 5.2 Challenge and test technical and conceptual aspects of the work during production 5.3 Finish work to professional standard within required budget and timeframes |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have acquired the skills and knowledge to produce digital images that represent and communicate ideas linked to your elective practices.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
• in class activities
• out-of-class activities
• peer teaching and class presentations
• online research
• group discussion
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 | Overview / Introduction |
i. Opening Photoshop / interface ii. Overview of assessments / previous student work iii. Dada vi. group allocation v. online visual diary |
| Week 2 | Workshop 1: Layers and Cutting Tools |
i. Introduction to layers ii. Expand cutting techniques: Magic Wand, Eraser, Lasso and Quick Selection iii. Compositing |
| Week 3 | Pen Tool |
i. Pen Tool exercises ii. What is Deconstructive Montage? iii. Pen tool exercises |
| Week 4 | Advanced Pen Tool |
i. What is Photoshop etiquette? ii. Using layer masks and the ‘Pen’ tool to blend images, cut out precise shapes, and construct an illusion iii. Advanced Pen Tool
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| Week 5 | Cloning |
i. Remove requested items from each of the five images provided in the advanced cloning folder on Canvas. ii .introduction to cloning tools: Spot Healing, Patch, Clone Stamp and Content Aware |
| Week 6 | Advanced Cloning |
i. Advanced Cloning Activities ii. Storyboarding |
| Week 7 | Building First Stop Motion Slide |
i. Collating Images ii. Photoshop Etiquette in action iii. Combining all Photoshop skills iv. Build first slide |
| Week 8 | Stop Motion Development // Assessment One Due |
i. Continue building slides ii. Submit assessment one iii. Introduce Assessment Two
Assessment Task 1 Due
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| EASTER BREAK | EASTER BREAK |
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| Week 9 | Workshop |
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| Week 10 | Workshop | |
| Week 11 | Workshop | |
| Week 12 | Workshop |
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| Week 13 | Workshop | |
| Week 14 | Assessment Preparation | Assessment Task 2 Due |
| Week 15 | Assessment Preparation |
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| Week 16 | Assessment Preparation | Assessment Task 3 Due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is on going throughout Semester 1 & 2. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through completion of a body of work across six assesement tasks. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
- Practical tasks
- Completion of workshops in a digital format.
Full assessment briefs are provided and can be found on Canvas.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria
Assessment Task 1:Pre-Production for Stop Motion
Due Week 8
Assessment Task 2: Production for Stop Motion
Due Week 14
Assessment Task 3:Post Production for Stop Motion
Due Week 16
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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