Course Title: Realise a body of creative work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
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: Tyler Payne
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4320
Course Contact Email: tyler.payne@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 |
Element: |
6. Evaluate own creative work |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Review work in progress against personal, professional and artistic objectives 6.2 Identify and respond to opportunities for refinement and re-thinking 6.3 Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of the work process 6.4 Evaluate finished work in terms of its coherence with the project concept, technical resolution and suitability for intended purpose |
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
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstrations in studio
- Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- seminars/workshops
- design activities or projects
- group projects
- peer learning
- guest lecture/presentation
- class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project-based work
- group activities/projects
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
- visits to galleries and events
Teaching Schedule
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Collate Group Video and Export ii. Finalise AT2 Production for Stop Motion iii. Ensure All Submission Items Are Correct & Complete Out-of-Class Work: ASSESSMENT: SUBMIT AT2 PRODUCTION FOR STOP MOTION | ||
Week 13 | Introducing AT3 Post-Production for Stop Motion |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Introduction to AT3 Post-Production for Stop Motion ii. Download template for AT3 iii. Work to Complete AT3 Out-of-Class Work: - Complete AT3 Production for Stop Motion ASSESSMENT: SUBMIT AT3 POST-PRODUCTION FOR STOP MOTION |
MID-YEAR BREAK | MID-YEAR BREAK |
Week 1 | No Classes (Extended Midyear Break) | |
Week 2 | Introduction to Semester Two // Making GIFs |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Overview of assessments / previous student work ii. Download online visual diary template for AT4 iii. Learning Activity: Introduction to GIFs Out-of-Class Work: - Continue developing GIFs - Post first GIF to discussion boards |
Week 3 | SWOT Analysis // GIFs Continued |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. SWOT Analysis ii. Continue Developing GIFs Out-of-Class Work: - Assessment: Finish SWOT Analysis (AT4 1a & 1b) - Post Finished GIFs to Discussion Boards |
Week 4 | Research & Brainstorming for AT4 |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Research Methodologies Presentation ii. Creative & Critical Thinking Techniques iii. Animation Techniques iv. Planning Your Animation Out-of-Class Work: - Assessment: Complete AT4 Part 2: Research & Brainstorm - Continue Developing Your Animation Concept - Watch: Frame by Frame Animation in the Photoshop Timeline |
Week 5 | Storyboarding & Animatic |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Storyboarding Your Animation ii. Creating an Animatic Out-of-Class Work: Assessment: Complete Part 3 Storyboarding & Part 4 Animatic |
Week 6 | AT4 Pre-Production for Animation is Due |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Safe & Sustainable Work Practices Out-of-Class Work: Assessment: Complete AT4 Part 5, 6 & 7 ASSESSMENT: SUBMIT AT4 PRE-PRODUCTION FOR ANIMATION |
Week 7 |
Introduction to AT5 Production for Animation Begin Animating |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Student Work Example #1, #2 & #3 ii. Download AT5 Production Template iii. Begin Work On Your Animation iv. Visual Documentation (Screenshots) Out-of-Class Work: - Post Your ‘Image Size’ Dialogue Box |
Week 8 |
Assessment Task Five Continued Animating |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Student Work Example #4, #5 & #6 ii. Animating in Photoshop Timeline iii. Visual Documentation (Screenshots) Out-of-Class Work: - Continue Working On Your Animation |
MID-SEMESTER BREAK | MID-SEMESTER BREAK |
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Week 9 |
One-on-One Progress & Feedback Sessions Assessment Task Five Continued |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. One-on-One Sessions with Teacher ii. Animating in Photoshop Timeline iii. Visual Documentation (Screenshots) Out-of-Class Work: - Continue Working On Your Animation |
Week 10 |
Discussion Board Posting for Peer Feedback and Review Animating |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Discussion Board Posting for Peer Feedback and Review ii. Animating in Photoshop Timeline iii. Visual Documentation (Screenshots) Out-of-Class Work: Assessment: Post Work & Peer Feedback to Discussion Boards |
Week 11 |
Incorporate the Peer Review Feedback into video and Further Discussion Board Posting Animating |
In-Class Learning Activities: Out-of-Class Work: |
Week 12 | Adding Audio/Sound-Effects |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Adding audio/sound-effects ii. Animating in Photoshop Timeline iii. Visual Documentation (Screenshots) Out-of-Class Work: - Continue working on your Animations |
Week 13 | No Class (Continue Finalising Animations) |
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Week 14 | Final Animating Class |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Complete Animation ii. Review Out-of-Class Work: ASSESSMENT: SUBMIT AT5 PRODUCTION FOR ANIMATION |
Week 15 | Introducing AT6 Post-Production for Animation |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Introduction to AT6 Post-Production for Animation ii. Download template for AT6 iii. Work to Complete AT6 Out-of-Class Work: - Complete AT6 Post-Production for Animation ASSESSMENT: SUBMIT AT6 POST-PRODUCTION FOR ANIMATION |
End of Realise a Body of Creative Work 2021 |
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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
https://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
Please see Canvas for the specific details of your assessments.
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.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
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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