Course Title: Investigate sculptural materials and processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: VART6225C
Course Title: Investigate sculptural materials and processes
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6128 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact : Jennifer Cabraja and Fay Reynolds
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email:visualarts@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Loretta Quinn
loretta.quinn@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 100
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This course describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and explore selected sculptural materials and processes and integrate their use into creative practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVSCU502A Investigate sculptural materials and processes |
Element: |
1. Research sculptural materials and processes |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research the detailed physical properties and capabilities of different sculptural materials |
Element: |
2. Select materials and processes for in-depth exploration in sculptural work |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assess the creative and professional opportunities offered by different materials and processes for own approach to sculptural work |
Element: |
3. Integrate sculptural materials and processes into own work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Explore different ways of working with materials and processes to achieve desired outcomes |
Element: |
4. Manage sculptural resources in professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Establish a sustainable supply of sculptural resources 4.2 Develop ways of working with resources that minimise |
Learning Outcomes
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
- lectures
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- studio work.
2. Out-of-class activities include:
- practical exercises
- reading articles and excerpts
- preparing for discussion
- project work
- independent research.
You are expected to manage your learning and undertake an appropriate amount of out-of-class independent study and research and industry guests speak about professional practice.
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Inform work through experimentation with digital imaging techniques
- Develop and refine a conceptual vision for digital images
- Determine and organise resource requirements for new work
- Realise digital images.
Details of Learning Activities
Your learning activities will take place in a studio and lecture theatre. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
RMIT will provide you with the resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. Learning resources include access to studio and computer laboratories and relevant software. You will also be expected to make use of the library resources.
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
•Teacher directed group activities/projects
•Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
•Peer teaching and class presentations
•Group discussion
•Studio work
2. Out-of-class activities include:
•Practical exercises
•Reading articles and excerpts
•Project work
•Independent research
Teaching Schedule
Excursions will be conducted during class times.Students to be advised.
Week 1:Induction:
course expectations/staffing, project 1 brief.Respond to brief (postcard project).Box project.Hand outs for sculptural Practice/Concept development
Week 2:Tools/Materials.Response to concept development.Box project.Tutorials
Week 3:Concept briefs due.Class discussion.View studios
Week 4:Tutorials/Research/Studio practice
Week 5:Tutorials/Research/Studio Practice
Week 6:Resin workshop/casting solutions
Week 7: Presentation to class.Present own work
Week 8:Present own work
Week 9-16 Studio practice.Folio preparation
Week 17:Assessment
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will be encouraged to attend exhibition openings and visit galleries outside of your learning environment. RMIT school of Art has two galleries and an ongoing exhibition program.
Below is a list of resources that will be relevant throughout the course:
- Glenn Harper, Landscapes for Art: Contemporary Sculpture Parks
- Kirsten Mey, Sculpsit: Artists on Sculpture and Beyond
- Causey, A. Sculpture since 1945 (Oxford History Of Art) Oxford University Press 1198
- Collins J. Contemporary Sculpture Phaidon
- Eleanor Heartney.Art & Today Phaidon
- Uta Grosenick. Art Now, Taschen
- Periodicals, Art Almanac, Current Exhibitions, Public Art
Overview of Assessment
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.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
Postcard Project
Box Project
Minimum of three substantial sculptural works.
Visual Diary
Graded assessment applies for courses within the Diploma of Visual Art.
Grade CHD
Outline Competent with high distinction
Grading 80 - 100
Criteria Highly developed
Grade CDI
Outline Competent with distinction
Grading 70 - 79
Criteria Well developed
Grade CC
Outline Competent with credit
Grading 60 - 69
Criteria Developed
Grade CAG
Outline Competent achieved - graded
Grading 50 - 59
Criteria Sound
Grade NYC
Outline Not Yet Competent
Grading
Criteria
Grade DNS
Outline Did not submit for assessment
Grading
Criteria
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These are available through the course contract in Program Administration.The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These are available through the course contract in Program Administration.
Other Information
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstrations and production.It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
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.
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