Course Title: Refine painting techniques

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: VART6368C

Course Title: Refine painting techniques

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 refine painting technique and to develop an individual style in a body of creative work. This occurs through a process of research, refinement and evaluation.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPAI501 Refine painting techniques

Element:

1. Research painting ideas and techniques

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Support professional practice by expanding knowledge of historical and contemporary painting

1.2 Research ways that other artists have used different painting techniques

1.3 Investigate how particular painting techniques work to achieve different technical effects

1.4 Evaluate the relationships between painting techniques and ideas

1.5 Adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches and comply with intellectual property requirements

Element:

2. Select painting techniques for refinement

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Evaluate development of own technique with others and seek feedback

4.2 Seek and participate in professional discussions that challenge and explore different concepts and approaches

4.3 Evaluate particular ways that experimentation with different techniques has informed own artwork

4.4 Identify ways to further develop technique as part of professional practice and build ideas into future work

Element:

3. Consolidate painting technique to professional level

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Develop increasing confidence and skill through practice and experimentation

3.2 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems in painting based on developing expertise

3.3 Challenge and test ideas and use creative thinking techniques to encourage new and unpredictable ideas to emerge

3.4 Evolve ideas and other professional skills through ongoing experimentation with technique

3.5 Develop own ways of working with techniques to create individual style

3.6 Create a coherent body of painting work that shows command of selected painting techniques

3.7 Handle equipment, tools and materials safely; minimise and safely dispose of waste throughout all processes

Element:

4. Evaluate own painting technique

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Evaluate development of own technique with others and seek feedback

4.2 Seek and participate in professional discussions that challenge and explore different concepts and approaches

4.3 Evaluate particular ways that experimentation with different techniques has informed own artwork

4.4 Identify ways to further develop technique as part of professional practice and build ideas into future work

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

  • 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

WeekTopicAssessment / Learning activities

 Week 1

 NO CLASSES


starting 12.7.21


Week 2

Introduction to AT 1: Simple Abstraction 

ppt artist and student examples








Visual Research Journal

EXERCISE SHEET 1:

EVALUATION OF PAINTING TECHNIQUES

Week 3


 Simple Abstraction continued

Visual Research Journal

EXERCISE SHEET 2:

SAFE STUDIO PRACTICE

Week 4


 Simple Abstraction continued

Week 5


 Simple Abstraction continued


Week 6

Introduction to AT 2: The Everyday

ppt artist and student examples

AT 1 - Simple Abstraction due date: SUNDAY 15th AUGUST  11.59pm
Week 7

The Everyday continued

Visual Research Journal

EXERCISE SHEET 1:

EVALUATION and REFLECTION

Week 8


 The Everyday continued

Visual Research Journal

Exercise Sheet 2–INFLUENCE and CONTEXT OF PAINTING

MID SEMESTER BREAK
Week 9  The Everyday continued

Week 10


 The Everyday continued AT 2 - The Everyday due date: SUNDAY 3 OCTOBER 11:59

Week 11

Introduction to AT 3: Disruption

ppt artist and student examples

Visual Research Journal

EXERCISE SHEET 1:

CREATIVE PROCESSES AND ELEMENTS USED

Week 12


 Disruption continued

Visual Research Journal

EXERCISE SHEET 2:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR

PAINTERS

Week 13


 Disruption continued

Visual Research Journal

EXERCISE SHEET 3:

COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARKS, DESIGN LICENCES AND permissions 

Week 14


 Disruption continued

Week 15


 Disruption continued AT 3 - Disruption due date: FRIDAY 5 NOVEMBER 11.59pm

Disruption continued


Week 17

Self-directed painting & skill consolidation  

Individual tutorials


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 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 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:

  • Evolve and refine painting technique through a demonstrated process of experimentation
  • Develop individual style in own work
  • Produce a coherent body of professional artwork that includes the use of well-developed painting technique
  • Research painting technique in the broader context of other artwork and artists
  • Yse safe and sustainable work practices.



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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