Course Title: Realise a body of creative work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: VART6505C
Course Title: Realise a body of creative work
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5414 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Joel Rainford
Course Contact Phone: +61399258193
Course Contact Email: joel.rainford@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Janelle Low
janelle.low@rmit.edu.au
Keren Dobia
keren.dobia@rmit.edu.au
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: |
CUAPPR511 Realise a body of creative work |
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Element: |
1. Develop ideas for body of creative work |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research different information sources for new ideas for creative work 1.2 Identify copyright and intellectual property requirements related to self-promotion 1.3 Identify ideas and options for creative work in line with professional standards 1.4 Refine own ideas in consultation with required personnel 1.5 Evaluate and select ideas based on research, analysis and intended purpose |
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Element: |
2. Plan and organise production of creative work |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify scope, objectives and timeline of work based on creative work requirements 2.2 Determine and organise required resources using knowledge of creative practice 2.3 Evaluate and respond to project constraints 2.4 Identify and set up required work space |
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Element: |
3. Develop own approach to documenting body of work |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Evaluate options for documenting work, ideas and research 3.2 Determine type and amount of required information 3.3 Select own approach and presentation style 3.4 Document work production from initial ideas to realisation |
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Element: |
4. Collaborate with others in producing work |
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Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Seek critical analysis of own work from required personnel 4.2 Respond to feedback and discuss new ideas 4.3 Experiment with new ideas from discussion |
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Element: |
5. Create finished work |
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Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Create work using selected and adapted materials, processes and technologies 5.2 Challenge and test technical and conceptual aspects of work 5.3 Review work in progress against artistic objectives 5.4 Identify and respond to opportunities for refinement 5.5 Finish work to professional standard within required budget and timeframes |
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Element: |
6. Evaluate own creative work |
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Performance Criteria: |
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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 may include but are not limited to:
- 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
- practical placement
- simulated workplace activities.
Teaching Schedule
Please refer to Canvas.
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 | Topic | Assessment / Learning activities |
| Week 1 | Overview / Introduction |
In-Class Learning Activities: ii. Overview of Assessments / Previous Student Work iii. Dada & History of Collage iv. Introduction to Digital Workspace & Photoshop Interface v. Activity: Install Photoshop & Familiarise Yourself Out-of-Class Work: - Familiarising Yourself with Your Computer & Photoshop - Utilising Google Docs |
| Week 2 | Layers, Layer Masks & Basic Selection Tools |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Introduction to Layers & Layer Masks ii. Non-Destructive Editing iii. Learning Activity: Basic Selection Tools iv. Learning Activity: Compositing A Scene v. Theme Allocation Out-of-Class Work: - Assessment: Complete AT1 Research Task 1 - What is Photoshop Etiquette? - Smart Objects & Rasterizing - Practicing Photoshop Skills |
| Week 3 | Pen Tool |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. What is Deconstructive Montage & Culture Jamming? ii. Copyright & Intellectual Property: Using Other People's Images iii. Introduction to Pen Tool & Feathering iv. Learning Activity: Using The Pen Tool Out-of-Class Work: - Advanced Pen Tool Application & Refinement - Learning Activity: Advanced Pen Tooling |
| Week 4 | Cloning |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Introduction to cloning tools & techniques: Spot Healing, Patch, Clone Stamp and Content Aware ii. Learning Activity: Introduction to Cloning Techniques iii. Learning Activity: Advanced Cloning Exercises Out-of-Class Work: - Assessment: Complete AT1 Research Task 2 - Complete Advanced Cloning Exercises |
| Week 5 | Brainstorming & Storyboarding |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Brainstorming ii. Complete AT1 Research Task 3 iii. Introduction to Storyboarding Out-of-Class Work: - Assessment: Complete AT1 Research Task 4 - Complete Your Storyboards |
| Week 6 | Building Your First Stop Motion Slide |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Video demonstration: Building Your First Slide ii. Revision of Photoshop Skills & Etiquette iii. Assessment: Building Your First Slide iv. Using a Masterfile Out-of-Class Work: - Assessment: Complete AT1 Research Task 5 |
| Week 7 | Complete & Submit AT1 Pre-Production for Stop Motion // Introducing AT2 Production for Stop Motion |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Complete AT1 Part 6 ii. Complete AT1 Part 7 iii. Introduction to AT2 Production for Stop Motion iv. Download template for AT2 Out-of-Class Work: ASSESSMENT: SUBMIT AT1 PRE-PRODUCTION FOR STOP MOTION |
MID-SEMESTER BREAK |
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| Week 8 | Introduction to Liquify & Adjustment Layers For Special Effects |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Learning Activity: Introduction to Liquify ii. Learning Activity: Adjustment Layers For Special Effects iii. Continue working on your Stop Motion Out-of-Class Work: - Assessment: Complete AT2 Task 1 - Continue Building & Documenting Your Stop Motion |
| Week 9 | Assessment: Peer Feedback and Review & One-on-One Feedback with Lecturer |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Assessment: Discussion Board Peer Feedback ii. One-on-One Appointments with Lecturer iii. Continue Stop Motion Development Out-of-Class Work: - Continue Building & Documenting Your Stop Motion - Add Peer Feedback Screengrabs to AT2 Template |
| Week 10 | Assessment: Incorporate the Peer Feedback & Post Changes to Discussion Boards |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Assessment: Incorporate the Peer Feedback & Post Changes to Discussion Boards ii. Continue Stop Motion Development Out-of-Class Work: - Continue Building & Documenting Your Stop Motion - Add Incorporated Recommendation Screengrabs to AT2 Template |
| Week 11 |
Finalising Your Stop Motion
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In-Class Learning Activities: i. Finalising Stop Motion Video (finishing 200 slides) ii. Adding Slides To Video Timeline (incorporating audio, timing etc) Out-of-Class Work: - Finalise Your Stop Motion |
| Week 12 | No Class (Continue Finalising Stop Motion) | |
| Week 13 |
Complete & Submit AT2 Production for Stop Motion
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In-Class Learning Activities: i. Finalise AT2 Production for Stop Motion ii. Ensure All Submission Items Are Correct & Complete Out-of-Class Work: ASSESSMENT: SUBMIT AT2 PRODUCTION FOR STOP MOTION |
| Week 14 | 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 |
| Week 1 | 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 2 | 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 3 | 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 4 | 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 5 | 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 6 |
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 7 |
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 |
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One-on-One Progress & Feedback Sessions Assessment Task Five Continued
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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 9 |
One-on-One Progress & Feedback Sessions with Teacher (Continued) Animating
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In-Class Learning Activities: i. One-on-One Sessions with Teacher (Continued) ii. Animating in Photoshop Timeline iii. Visual Documentation (Screenshots) Out-of-Class Work: Assessment: Incorporate Changes Based on Teacher Feedback |
| Week 10 |
Posting Updated Animation And Sharing With Peers Animating
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In-Class Learning Activities: Out-of-Class Work: |
| Week 11 | 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 12 | No Class (Continue Finalising Animations) |
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| Week 13 | Final Animating Class |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Complete Animation ii. Review Out-of-Class Work: FINALISE YOUR ANIMATION READY FOR REVIEW |
| Week 14 | Completing 'Review' Section of AT5 |
In-Class Learning Activities: i. Introduction to 'Review' section of AT5 Out-of-Class Work: - Complete AT5 Production & Review for Animation ASSESSMENT: SUBMIT AT5 PRODUCTION & REVIEW FOR ANIMATION |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be 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 and due dates
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 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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