Course Title: Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: VART6229C
Course Title: Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art
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
Kirsten Lyttle
kirsten.lyttle@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 70
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
Nil
Course Description
In this course unit you will develop skills and knowledge required to research and explore technologies available to artists working in any digital media. Given the rapid pace of
Change and technology, one focus of this course is on exploring industry trends whilst maintaining currency.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVDIG502A Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art |
Element: |
1. Research digital technologies |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research the detailed capabilities of different digital technologies and equipment |
Element: |
2. Select digital technologies for in-depth exploration |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assess the creative and professional opportunities offered by different technologies |
Element: |
3. Integrate technologies into own work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Explore different ways of working with technologies |
Element: |
4. Manage digital technologies in professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Establish systems and habits to maintain currency of knowledge around digital art technologies |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Experiment with digital media techniques and other media to inform thematically connected digital media art work
- Develop and refine conceptual vision for thematically connected digital media artwork.
In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:
- Fundamental digital art technologies
- Develop workshop and portfolio skills.
Details of Learning Activities
Your learning activities will take place in a studio and computer laboratory using industry software. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In particular you will be required to undertake the following:
- Participation in practical workshops conducted by a teacher. Workshops also provide the opportunity for student to practice & perform under supervision and coaching from a teacher
- Participation in tutorials which can be one on one, small groups or whole class and which provide the opportunity for students to present their work for comment and critique by teachers and fellow students
- Individual studio time for students to work on projects to develop skills and conceptual ability in an environment of discovery and experimentation
- Keeping a visual diary which contains evidence of conceptual development, feedback on work from tutorials, reflection on own development and understanding, critical engagement and critical discourse
- Research
- Ongoing practice to become self managing
- When available, attendance at exhibitions and field work.
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.
| Weeks 1 - 2 | General introduction Introduction to digital imaging project 1 Group & individual tutorials Demonstrations Theory and knowledge Observation checklist: OHS & studio practice |
All assessment tasks are to be submitted by week 16 in a folio | 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Weeks 3 - 5 | Group & individual tutorials Demonstrations Theory and knowledge Field work as available |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3 | |
| Weeks 5 - 7 | Group & individual tutorials Demonstrations Theory and knowledge Field work as available Observation checklist: OHS & studio practice Presentation and feedback on project 1 |
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 | |
| Weeks 8 - 15 | Introduction to digital imaging project 2: Group & individual tutorials Demonstrations Theory and knowledge Observation checklist: OHS & studio practice |
4.1, 4.2, 4.3 | |
| Week 16 | Assessment and moderation |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
You will be required to have your materials purchased prior to the commencement of the project. Please refer to the materials list provided at enrolment. |
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.
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.
Assessment task
Demonstration of safe and healthy use of equipment, materials and workspaces in workshops and studios assessed through checklists
Content/requirements
Visual journal
- Digital Folders
- Folio of digital images
- Class presentation
- Observation tasks
Due date
Week 16
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 contact 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.
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
Special consideration policy (late submission)
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.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
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.
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