Course Title: Investigate sculptural materials and processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: VART6373C
Course Title: Investigate sculptural materials and processes
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5348 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Phillip Allan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4030
Course Contact Email: phillip.allan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 100
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will explore the diverse application of sculpture to communicate ideas. This will include developing sculpture skills and confidence with various sculpture techniques and ideas to develop an individual style or voice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUASCU502 Investigate sculptural materials and processes |
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1. Research sculptural materials and processes |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research ways that other artists have used different sculptural materials and processes to achieve different effects, and identify intellectual property requirements 1.2 Research physical properties and capabilities of a range of sculptural materials 1.3 Investigate how different materials and sculptural techniques best combine to achieve different technical effects 1.4 Investigate safety issues associated with different materials and processes 1.5 Collate and store safety and technical data to meet safety requirements for sculpture work 1.6 Determine cost and supply issues for different materials |
Element: |
2. Select sculptural materials and processes for exploration |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Seek and participate in professional discussions about characteristics and opportunities of particular sculptural materials and processes 2.2 Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by different sculptural materials and processes for own approach to work 2.3 Identify and assess limitations and constraints of particular materials and processes 2.4 Select a particular range of materials and processes that suit own practice |
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3. Integrate sculptural materials and processes into own work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Explore own new and different ways of working with materials and processes to achieve new effects and desired outcomes 3.2 Challenge and stretch the capabilities and uses of different materials and processes through experimentation on samples, practice pieces or a work in progress 3.3 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems with material use 3.4 Develop own ways of working with materials and processes to create individual style 3.5 Develop a coherent body of sculptural work that shows command of selected sculptural materials 3.6 Use safe work practices for handling materials and disposal of |
Element: |
4. Manage sculptural materials |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Establish supply of sculptural materials which meets price, quality and delivery expectations 4.2 Develop ways of working with materials that minimise waste 4.3 Maintain quality and maximise shelf-life of sculptural materials through appropriate handling and storage |
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:
- In-class activities:
- teacher directed studio activities/projects
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You are expected to make use of the RMIT Library resources and visit RMIT and other local galleries to increase you knowledge of contemporary art and artists.
- studio exercises to review discussions
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- studio work
- lectures, videos and PowerPoint presentations
- Out-of-class activities include:
- practical exercises
- reading articles and excerpts
- preparing for discussion
- project work
- independent research in your visual diary.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Class content |
Tasks/Assessment Due Dates |
Elements |
Week 1 6-10 Feb |
Introduction Investigate Sculptural Materials & Processes. · Learning outcomes · Assessment criteria · Course requirements · Studio clean-up process · Introduction to project briefs OHS overview. · Handouts for Project 1: Low Relief casting
Explain/demonstrate casting process and show samples of relief casts
Hand outs for Project 2:The Object
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Use safe and sustainable work practices.
Assessment must ensure access to: The equipment, materials and tools to produce sculptural work.
Students to research and collect organic material for impressions and casting in week 2
Plan and draw the design for relief casting project for week 2.
Record in visual diary Develop ideas for object project |
1.1, 2.1 |
Week 2 13-17 Feb |
Project 1 & 2: Relief casting & Object
Relief casting project
Explain/demonstrate casting process and show samples of relief casts
Prepare clay, organic impression & box mold for casting.
Research ideas for object project. Class discussion and feed back session Concepts/materials/fabrication/scale
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Prepare clay, organic impression & box mold for casting.
Record process in visual diary
Research ideas for object project.
Diarise ideas and designs in visual journal for Object Project
Research and experiment with concept/ scale /materials/ fabrication/tools/site placement/documentation
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 3.3 |
Week 3 20-24 Feb |
Project 1 & 2: Relief casting & Object
Continue relief casting project Student response to object project. Class discussion and feedback session Concepts/materials/fabrication/scale
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Continue relief-casting project. Pour plaster into prepared box mold Remove plaster from box mold. Continue Object project.
Research and experiment with concept/ scale /materials/ fabrication/tools/site placement/documentation
Record all research in visual diary
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1.4, 1.5, |
Week 4 27 Feb-3 Mar |
Project 1& 2: Relief casting & Object
Complete relief casting project Continue Object project |
Complete relief casting project Determine finish of relief cast
Continue Object project Record all research in visual diary
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Week 5 6-10 Mar |
Project 1& 2: Relief casting & Object
Present completed relief cast Project 2: Object Project
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Continue Object Project Record all research in visual diary
Present completed relief cast Continue Object Project |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
Week 6 13-17 Mar |
Project 2: Object project
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Continue Object Project |
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Week 7 20-24 Mar |
Introduction Project 3: Ephemeral Project/Land Art DVD/ Andy Goldsworthy and relevant land artists
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Take notes for Ephemeral Project Site placement/materials/concept/text Prepare presentation for Object project |
1.6,2.3,4.1 |
Week 8 27-31 Mar Tutorial Week |
Project 3: Ephemeral Project/Land Art Class discussion and feed back Presentations for Object project
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Class discussion Be prepared for class feedback session Present Object project |
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Week 9 3-7 Apr |
Project 3: Ephemeral Project/Land Art Class discussion and feedback Presentations for Object project
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Class discussion Be prepared for class feedback session Present Object project |
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Week 10 10-14 Apr |
(Good Friday Holiday on 14 April – no classes) |
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14-24 April |
Easter / Mid Semester Break Students to complete Ephemeral /Land Art project during the break for presentation in week 11 & 12 |
Students to complete Ephemeral Project for presentation Week 11& 12 |
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Week 11 24-28 Apr |
Project 3: Ephemeral/Land Art Presentations Animal/Volumetric form Class feed back session Ideas/concept/materials/fabrication/scale/timeframe |
Students to present Ephemeral project in book form that clearly Explains the process Drawings/text/process/images/Images of final work on site
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2.1,2.2,2.3 |
Week 12 1-5 May |
Project 3: Ephemeral/Land Art
Presentations Animal Project / Volumetric Form
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Commence Animal project Armature/scale/time frame |
3,4.1 |
Week 13 8-12 May |
Brief 4: Animal Project / Volumetric Form |
Continue Animal Project
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Week 14 15-19 May |
Brief 4: Animal Project /Volumetric Form |
Continue Animal Project |
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Week 15 22-26 May |
Brief 4: Animal Project /Volumetric Form
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Continue Animal Project |
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Week 16 29 May-2 June |
Brief 4: Animal Project/Volumetric Form Presentation of completed works Folio preparation
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Presentation for Animal project |
2.1,2.2,2.3 |
Week 17 5-16 June |
Assessment |
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Learning resources and prescribed texts |
Students will be provided with some materials as indicated on the list on student enrolment day. The sculpture course does not provide students with paints and specialist patinas and resins. Students can obtain these materials independently from local suppliers or online. |
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References (optional) |
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Other resources
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Library Subject Guides: Art (Painting) ( http://rmit.libguides.com/sb.php?subject_id=67925 ) You will be encouraged to attend exhibition openings outside of your learning environment. RMIT school of Art has two galleries and an ongoing exhibition program. |
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Overview of assessment
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Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through completion of a body of work that demonstrates concept development, understanding of materials and adhering to the guidelines of working in a studio. Attendance is essential to complete the recommended number of resolved studies and paintings. |
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Assessment tasks
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To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to present your work during semester and submit a folio for assessment with the following works to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback during class and during Tutorial Week.
Assessment Tasks
1. Assessment title: Relief Casting Description: 1 resolved relief cast Visual journey: diarise drawings, composition & images of completed work Assessment: Week 17
Description: 1 resolved sculptural work minimum Visual journey: diarise drawings, composition & images of completed work Assessment: Week 17
3. Assessment title: Ephemeral/Land Art Documentation of Ephemeral work that includes concept, site research, drawings, response to site & final images. Please note that your final document must be presented as a separate document to your visual diary. Your final document can be presented either in CD format, book form, video format. Assessment:Week 17
4. Assessment title: Animal/Volumetric form One completed sculptural work that shows an understanding of conceptual framework, armature & fabrication.
Assessment: Week 17
Description: A folio that contains all of the works from Brief 1,2,3,4 for semester 1 (see above) Visual Diary: Fully documenting research/concept development/artist references/ materiality/fabrication.
Graded Mark Table Graded assessment applies for courses within the Diploma of Visual Arts. Graded marks for “Investigate Painting Materials and Processes” are given at the end of Semester 1.
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library Subject Guides: Art (Painting) ( http://rmit.libguides.com/sb.php?subject_id=67925 )
You will be encouraged to attend exhibition openings outside of your learning environment. RMIT school of Art has two galleries and an ongoing exhibition program.
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
- Written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- Completion of visual diary and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- Direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence.
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks
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To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to present your work during semester and submit a folio for assessment with the following works to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback during class and during Tutorial Week.
Assessment Tasks
1. Assessment title: Relief Casting Description: 1 resolved relief cast Visual journey: diarise drawings, composition & images of completed work Assessment: Week 17
Description: 1 resolved sculptural work minimum Visual journey: diarise drawings, composition & images of completed work Assessment: Week 17
3. Assessment title: Ephemeral/Land Art Documentation of Ephemeral work that includes concept, site research, drawings, response to site & final images. Please note that your final document must be presented as a separate document to your visual diary. Your final document can be presented either in CD format, book form, video format. Assessment:Week 17
4. Assessment title: Animal/Volumetric form One completed sculptural work that shows an understanding of conceptual framework, armature & fabrication.
Assessment: Week 17
Description: A folio that contains all of the works from Brief 1,2,3,4 for semester 1 (see above) Visual Diary: Fully documenting research/concept development/artist references/ materiality/fabrication.
Graded Mark Table Graded assessment applies for courses within the Diploma of Visual Arts. Graded marks for “Investigate Painting Materials and Processes” are given at the end of Semester 1.
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Assessment Matrix
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to present your work during semester and submit a folio for assessment with the following works to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback during class and during Tutorial Week.
Assessment Tasks
- Assessment title: Relief Casting
Description: 1 resolved relief cast
Visual journey: diarise drawings, composition & images of completed work
Assessment: Week 17
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Assessment title: The Object
Description: 1 resolved sculptural work minimum
Visual journey: diarise drawings, composition & images of completed work
Assessment: Week 17
- Assessment title: Ephemeral/Land Art
Documentation of Ephemeral work that includes concept, site research, drawings, response to site & final images. Please note that your final document must be presented as a separate document to your visual diary.
Your final document can be presented either in CD format, book form, video format.
Assessment:Week 17
- Assessment title: Animal/Volumetric form
One completed sculptural work that shows an understanding of conceptual framework, armature & fabrication.
Assessment: Week 17
Description: A folio that contains all of the works from Brief 1,2,3,4 for semester 1 (see above)
Visual Diary: Fully documenting research/concept development/artist references/ materiality/fabrication.
Graded Mark Table
Graded assessment applies for courses within the Diploma of Visual Arts.
Graded marks for “Investigate Painting Materials and Processes” are given at the end of Semester 1.
Other Information
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