Course Title: Investigate painting materials and processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: VART6232C
Course Title: Investigate painting 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
Fiona Hillary
Nominal Hours: 50
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
Visual artists whose practice includes painting apply the skills and knowledge in this course. Material and process exploration at this level is a largely independent activity with mentoring and guidance as required. It would normally include investigation of a range of materials and processes to develop an individual professional.
In this course you will develop skills and knowledge required to research and explore selected painting materials and processes and integrate their use into creative practice. There is a high level of independent work undertaken for this course.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPAI502A Investigate painting materials and processes |
Element: |
1. Research painting materials and processes |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research the detailed physical properties and capabilities of different painting materials |
Element: |
2. Select painting materials and processes for exploration |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assess the creative and professional opportunities offered by different painting materials and processes for own art practice |
Element: |
3. Integrate painting 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 painting resources in professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Establish a sustainable supply of painting resources |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to make judgements about relationships between painting materials, techniques and processes
- Create a body of work that has refined painting skill and technical ability
In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:
- Self-management and planning skills
- Skills to create work to a paraprofessional standard
Details of Learning Activities
Your learning activities will take place in a studio. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. Learning resources include access to studios and computer laboratories and relevant software.
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
- Peer teaching and class presentations
- Group discussion
- Studio work
- Independent research
2. Out-of-class activities include:
- Reading articles and excerpts
- Preparing for discussion
- Project work
- Independent research
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.
| 1 | Introduction to course
Your visual diary should be a living breathing document of influences and ideas, experimentation notes…overflowing and updated every day/week. |
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Course requirements Visual diary Project proposals Research contemporary painters |
1 and 2 |
| 2 | OHS requirements relating to area of specialisation | OH&S worksheet and checklist for studio Discuss and sign studio contract |
1 |
| 3 | Research area of specialisation in studio area | Starting the creative process…in thematically connect paintings students asked to respond to the theme of BBC a day in pictures…using a large surface…could be paper/oil sketch…select a medium you haven’t used before to explore and get the creative process moving. Present progress of those works. It may be thoughts/ideas or actual work you have begun | 1 and 2 |
| 4 | Moral and intellectual property rights. | Industry and community networks as sources of information | 1 |
| 5 | Critique group workshops on proposals with a focus on materials/techniques.
Independent studio work |
Begin composing budget in assessment tool
Consider an artist of influence and explore the materials/techniques they used. Identify how you think materials tie in with concept…present to critique group. |
1 and 2 |
| 6 | Critique Group materials workshop 1
Independent studio work |
Project proposals ready for presentation within critique groups.
Materials should have been sourced and works commenced. |
1 and 2 |
| 7 | Independent studio work | Submit proposals for assessment. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| 8 | Critique Groups Proposal feedback Independent studio work Present outcomes and class discussion |
OH&S Studio review – Assessment Tool
Copyright, moral and intellectual property issues associated with area of specialisation |
1 and 2 |
| 9 | Field Trip – gallery visit | Industry and community networks as sources of information Gallery review - visit an exhibition including paintings and write a review of the exhibition in your visual diary, include images. |
1 and 4 |
| 10 - 13 | Research for independent project which relates to studio specialisation | Ensue OH&S requirements are undertaken and met | 2 and 3 |
| 14 | Critique Group Tutorial
Independent studio work |
Each student to present works in progress to date for peer feedback…fill in Peer Assessment forms in the Assessment Tool. | 2 and 4 |
| 15 | Field Trip/Presentation/Research | Industry and community networks as sources of information | 1 and 4 |
| 16 | Folio presentation of body of work | W16 Folio submission | 2 and 3 |
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.
Recommended reading:
Mayer, Ralph. The Artist’s Handbook of Materials and Techniques. Viking Adult; 5th revised and updated edition, 1991
Vitamin P: new perspectives in painting / [contributors] Tomma Abts ... et. al. ; introduction by Barry Schwabsky, London : Phaidon, 2002.
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
Critique
Group presentation
Content/requirements
Formative assessment
Critical language, observational skills
Due date
Week 4/11/16
Assessment task
Project Proposal document/ artist statement
Content/requirements
Formative assessment
Theoretical background/concept development/practical outline
Due date
Week 6
Assessment task
1 major body of thematically connected works 6-8 resolved paintings, with back up works
Visual Diary
Content/requirements
Summative assessment
Works from painting workshops.
Studio still life paintings
4-6 resolved paintings (p/t)
6-8 resolved paintings (f/t)
Artists of influence/visual diary tasks
Due date
Week 16
Graded assessment applies for courses within the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts.
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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