Course Title: Investigate sculptural materials and processes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: VART6373C

Course Title: Investigate sculptural materials and processes

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: 100

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 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

Element:

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

Element:

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 waste

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

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

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

 

Week 1

Introduction to Investigate Sculptural Processes

  •      Learning outcomes
  •      Assessment criteria
  •      Course requirements
  •      Studio clean-up process
  •      Introduction and handouts of project briefs 1&2
  • Understand the importance of OH&S
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of hazards
  • Understand health and safety legislation
  • Practice safely in the studio
  • Understand the  importance of using tools and equipment safely  
  

Week 2

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

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

 

Week 3

Project 1 & 2: Relief casting & Object

 

Continue relief casting project

Student response to object project.

Class discussion and feedback session

Concepts/materials/fabrication/scale

 

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

 

Week 4

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

 

Week 5

Project 1& 2: Relief casting & Object

Continue Object Project

Record all research in visual diary

 

Week 6

 Due date Relief casting & Object project

Hand outs for Ephemeral Project

 Completion of Object Project.Class presentation in week 7 for Object project and relief casting projects  

Week 7

Introduction Project 3: Ephemeral Project/Land Art

DVD/ Andy Goldsworthy and relevant land artists

 

Take notes for Ephemeral Project

Site placement/materials/concept/text

Prepare presentation for Object project

Presentation for Object Project

Presentation for relief cast

Week 8

Project 3: Ephemeral Project/Land Art

Class discussion and feed back

Hand outs for Animal project

Class discussion

Be prepared for class feedback session

 

No classes

Easter Break

Students to work on Ephemeral /Land Art project

during the break		    

Week 9

  Ephemeral project

Project for presentation

Students to present Ephemeral project in book form that clearly

Explains the process

Drawings/text/process/images/Images of final work on site

 
Week 10

Ephemeral /Land Art project

Animal Project		    

Week 11

Project 3: Ephemeral/Land Art

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

 

Week 12

Due Project 3: Ephemeral/Land Art

Animal Project / Volumetric Form

Continue Animal Project

 

Presentation for Ephemeral project.Delivery of handouts for Animal Project

Week 13

 Brief 4: Animal Project / Volumetric Form

Commence Animal project

Armature/scale/time frame

 

Week 14

 Brief 4: Animal Project /Volumetric Form    

Week 15

 Brief 4:Animal Project /Volumetric Form    

Week 16

 

COMPLETION OF ALL PROJECTS

  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


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

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:Low Relief Casting

Due Week 5

 

Assessment Task 2:Object Project

Due Week 5


Assessment Task 3: Ephemeral/Site specific

Due Week 12

Assessment Task 4: Animal

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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