Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: VART6514C
Course Title: Refine painting techniques
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
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
Rachel O'Connor
rachel.jessie-rae.oconnor@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 90
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: |
CUAPAI511 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 Explore the relationships between painting techniques and ideas |
Element: |
2. Select painting techniques for refinement |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Evaluate painting techniques relevant to approach 2.2 Identify and assess limitations and constraints of particular techniques 2.3 Select a range of painting techniques for refinement |
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 3.3 Challenge and test ideas and use creative thinking techniques 3.4 Develop ideas through experimentation with technique 3.5 Develop own ways of working with techniques and create individual style 3.6 Create painting work that shows command of selected painting techniques |
Element: |
4. Evaluate own painting technique |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Evaluate development of own technique with others and seek feedback 4.2 Participate in discussions to 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 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
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
WeekTopicAssessment / Learning activities|
Week 1
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Rub-back “skeleton painting” workshop. -priming with Matte acrylic medium -Rub-back oil painting process and techniques -Chiaroscuro and working dark to light -safe working & clean-up procedures |
Research:
Safe work practices:
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Week 2
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Introduction to AT1: Simple Abstraction -Course structure, assessment requirements and due dates. -materials and techniques Presentations:
-Visual diary research, photographs and compositional sketches. |
Research:
Safe work practices:
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Week 3
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Simple Abstraction Continued Visual Diary research.
Commence larger painting based on research. Acrylic or oil underpainting. |
Visual Research:
Refine Painting:
Safe work practices:
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Week 4
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Simple Abstraction Glazing and layering workshop/demonstration
Continued research.
Painting:
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Visual Research:
Refine Painting:
Safe work practices:
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Week 5
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Simple Abstraction
Evaluation: Peer group presentation of developmental studies and refined Abstraction paintings |
Refine Painting:
Safe work practices:
Evaluation:
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Week 6
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Introduction to AT2: The Everyday -Assessment task details, requirements, and due dates. -materials and techniques Presentations:
Videos:
Visual diary research:
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Research:
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Week 7
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The Everyday continued Visual Diary research.
Commence larger painting based on research. Acrylic or oil underpainting. |
Visual Research:
Refine Painting:
Safe work practices:
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Week 8
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The Everyday continued Research.
Painting:
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Visual Research:
Refine Painting:
Safe work practices:
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Week 9
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The Everyday continued Research.
Painting:
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Visual Research:
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MID SEMESTER BREAK 7 - 14th APRIL |
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Week 10
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The Everyday Painting: Refine second larger painting based on research. Evaluation: Peer group presentation of developmental studies and refined Abstraction paintings |
Refine Painting: Refine second and/or third larger painting based on research. Safe work practices: Established and demonstrated Evaluation: Present, review and evaluate own and peer’s paintings Complete written evaluation |
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Week 11
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Introduction to AT3:Disruption -Assessment task details, requirements, and due dates. -materials and techniques Presentations:
Videos:
Visual diary research:
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Research:
ASSESSMENT TASK 2: THE EVERYDAY DUE FOR SUBMISSION SUNDAY 30th APRIL 23:59pm |
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Week 13
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Disruption continued Research.
Painting:
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Visual Research:
Refine Painting:
Safe work practices:
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Week 14
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Disruption continued Painting:
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Refine Painting:
Safe work practices:
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Week 15
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Disruption continued Painting:
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Refine Painting:
Safe work practices:
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Week 16
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Self-directed painting & skill consolidation Individual tutorials |
Assessment Preparation
ASSESSMENT TASK 3: DISRUPTION DUE FOR SUBMISSION FRIDAY 2nd JUNE 5pm |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The library provides free study support services and resources to help you build your academic skills. This includes subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and other services. You can also access one-on-one consultations through the library. For further information:
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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