Course Title: Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: VART6313C
Course Title: Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6128 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Deb Williams
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4215
Course Contact Email: deborah.williams@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Deb Williams deborah.williams@rmit.edu.au
Fiona Hillary fiona.hillary@rmit.edu.au
Loretta Quinn loretta.quinn@rmit.edu.au
Kirsten Lyttle kirsten.lyttle@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
There are no Pre-requisites or Co-requisites for this Unit of Competency.
Course Description
This course describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to add depth to expertise in a specialist field or technique.
This course will be clustered with BSBCRT601A Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPRP606A Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level |
Element: |
1. Maintain currency of specialised knowledge in professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Initiate own exposure to contemporary practice in chosen art form |
Element: |
2. Evolve ideas in a specialised art form |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research historical and contemporary themes and concepts in chosen art form |
Element: |
3. Manage specialised resources |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Evaluate the requirements for the set-up, handling and storage of specialised materials, tools and equipment |
Element: |
4. Refine specialised technique to professional level |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Integrate command of technique, materials and process to create finished work of professional standard suitable for the public domain |
Element: |
5. Resolve technical and conceptual challenges |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Trouble shoot technical challenges that arise in the creation of work based on detailed understanding of specialised materials and processes |
Element: |
6. Finish and prepare work for public presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Finish work to a professional standard using specialised techniques for the chosen art form |
Element: |
7. Evaluate professional work |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Seek and apply constructive criticism from others |
Learning Outcomes
You will produce work of a professional standard that demonstrates a mature engagement with your chosen art form. Command of materials, process and technique will be highly developed. This course may be applied to any art form.
On successful completion of this course, you will have the ability to:
- Evaluate own skills and knowledge against planned strategies and career goals
- Apply planned strategies to develop and enhance own skills and knowledge
- Research trends within area of specialisation.
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 the studios 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:
- Peer teaching and class presentations
- Group discussion
- Studio work
2. Out-of-class activities include:
- Reading articles and excerpts
- Preparing for discussion
- Project work
- Independent research
This course is clustered and delievred in conjunction with VART6313C Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level.
The course provdies individual specilisation in four areas whcih include painting, printmaking, sculpture and digital art.
Teaching Schedule
| PRINTMAKING SPECIALISATION SEMESTER 1 | |||
| Week | Course content |
Tasks and Assessment | Elements |
| 1 | INDEPENDENT PROJECT A self-motivated and directed body of work spanning the semester and exchange print |
• learning outcomes |
1 |
| 3 | Project material preparation & conceptual development. | Project development | 1-3 |
| 5 | Draft project proposal due. |
Presentations | 1-3 |
| 7 | Individual tutorials | 1-5 | |
| 9 | Peer tutorials | 1-7 | |
| 11 | Independent exploration,ongoing project work | Studio work | 1-7 |
| 13 | Independent exploration,ongoing project work | Studio work | 1-7 |
| 15 | Studio preparation for assessment | Studio work | 1-7 |
| 17 | Assessment |
1-7 | |
| PRINTMAKING SPECIALISATION SEMESTER 2 | |||
| 1 | INDEPENDANT PROJECT A self-motivated and directed body of work spanning the semester and exchange print | Project outline due (draft) | 1-7 |
| 3 | Studio: Proposal development | Resolving a body of work | 1-7 |
| 5 | Proposals due – 5 min presentations each student
These need to be clear, succinct powerpoint presentations with 5 images |
Presentations | 1-7 |
| 7 | Independent project work - ongoing | 1-7 | |
| 9 | Studio work | 1-7 | |
| 11 | Peer Crit | Peer Crit Kit | 1-7 |
| 13 | Peer Crit | 1-7 | |
| 15 | Studio presentation for assessment | 1-7 | |
| 17 | Assessment | ||
| SCULPTURE SPECIALISATION SEMESTER 1 | |||
| 1 | Introduction to unit: • Learning outcomes • assessment criteria • course requirements • studio clean-up process • introduction to project briefs Concept development |
apply knowledge of materials, processes and techniques for a particular art form | 1 |
| 3 | Tools & materials | manage specialised resources for the particular art form | 1-3 |
| 5 | Class discussion. Fabrication of sculptures/Concept development/tutorials/technical assistance for individual students. | create work of a professional standard for sale, promotion or use in the public domain | 1-5 |
| 7 | Studio work | ||
| 9 | Studio work | ||
| 11 | Tutorials, Research, Studio Practice. | Tools and materials overview | 2-3 |
| 13 | Group presentation: Technical development. Concept development.Continue to plan new work for semester two.
|
Evaluate a discuss work in a professional context | 1-7 |
| 15 | Folio/studio preparation for assessment
|
1-7 | |
| 17 | Prepare Studio for assessment | 1-7 | |
| SCULPTURE SPECIALISATION SEMESTER 2 | |||
| 1 | Studio work | 1-7 | |
| 3 | Tutorials, Research, Studio Practice. | 1-7 | |
| 5 | Demonstration for Pinkysil, 4PU, Latex. | Explore materiality | 1-7 |
| 7 | Casting Objects | 1-7 | |
| 9 | Individual Tutorials | reviewing work | |
| 11 | Individual Tutorials | reviewing work | |
| 13 | Resolve works | Crit sessions presenting exploration resolved works | 1-7 |
| 15 | Prepare studio space for assessment | Crit sessions presenting exploration resolved works | 1-7 |
| 17 | Prepare Studio for assessment | ||
| PAINTING SPECIALISATION SEMESTER 1 | |||
| 1 | Project Proposal Introduction | Exhibition visit & critique | 1-3 |
| 3 | Film & Reflection | Artwork exchange | 1-3 |
| 5 | Studio: Proposal development | 1-4 | |
| 7 | Studio: Proposal development
Proposals due – 5 min presentations each student |
Presentations | 1-6 |
| 9 | Individual Proposal feedback
Artists of Influence Brief |
Peer crit kit | |
| 11 | Peer Crit Studio work |
Artist of influence presentations | 1-7 |
| 13 | Peer Crit /Artist of Influence Presentations Studio Work |
1-7 | |
| 15 | Peer Crit /Artist of Influence Presentations Studio Work |
1-7 | |
| 17 | Studio preparation for assessment | 1-7 | |
| PAINTING SPECIALISATION SEMESTER 2 | |||
| 1 | Project Proposal revision | ||
| 3 | Studio work | Studio engagement | 1-7 |
| 5 | Studio work | Studio engagement | 1-7 |
| 7 | Revised proposal presentation | 1-7 | |
| 9 | Peer Crit | prepare peer crit kit | 1-7 |
| 11 | Peer Crit |
1-7 | |
| 13 | Studio work | 1-7 | |
| 15 | Studio work | 1-7 | |
| 17 | Studio preparation for assessment | 1-7 | |
| PUBLIC ART SPECIALISATION SEMESTER 1 | |||
| 2 | Proposal: Brief 1: PS50 | 1-3 | |
| 4 | Brief 1: PS50 | Site analysis presentation | 1-5 |
| 6 | Proposal development |
Present folio - class presnettation Project propoal due |
1-7 |
| 8 | Proposal feedback | 1-7 | |
| 10 | Peer Crit | Peer crit kit | 1-7 |
| 12 | Peer Crit | 1-3,5 | |
| 14 | Peer Crit/Artist of influence presentations | 1-3,5 | |
| 16 | Artist of influence presentations | 1-7 | |
| 18 | Studio Assessment - PS 50 installation | 1-7 | |
| PUBLIC ART SPECIALISATION SEMESTER 2 | |||
| 2 | Proposal revision: Brief 2 Parking Day | 1-3 | |
| 4 | Brief 2 Parking Day | 1-3 | |
| 6 | Studio work | Studio engagement | 1-5 |
| 8 | Studio work | Studio engagement | 1-5 |
| 10 | Peer Crit | Prepare peer crit kits | 1-7 |
| 12 | Peer Crit | Contribute to peer crit kits | 1-7 |
| 14 | Studio work | Prepare for Parking Day | 1-7 |
| 16 | Parking Day Installation | Parking Day Installation | 1-7 |
| 18 | Assessment | 1-7 |
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.
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 read
Recommended resources for Printmaking
Imprint’ quarterly publication of the Print Council of Australia.
Cabinet Magazine held at RMIT Library, Swanston street.
Lambert, Susan, Print: art and technique, V&A Publications, London, 2001.
McCann, M., Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill, New York, 1979.
Petardi, A. Printmaking, London, 1959.
Grishin, Sasha, Australian Printmaking in the 1990s, Craftsman House, Sydney 1979
Simmons, Rosemary., Dictionary of printmaking terms, London : A. & C. Black, 2002.
Ross and Romano The Complete printmaker New York, Free Press 1972
D’arcy Hughes, Ann & Vernon-Morris, Hebe The printmaking bible : the complete guide to materials and techniques San Francisco, Calif. : Chronicle Books, 2008
Noyce, Richard. Printmaking at the edge London : A. & C. Black, 2006
Watrous Madison, James. American printmaking : a century of American printmaking, 1880-1980 , Wis. : University of Wisconsin Press, 1984
Recommended websitess:
Crown Point Press, Magical – Secrets: A Printmaking Community
http://www.magical-secrets.com/
http://www.australianprints.gov.au/
http://www.rama9art.org/artisan/2001/july/proverb/bot.html
http://www.mala.bc.ca/~soules/CMC290/imagetxt.htm
http://www.crownpoint.com
www.printcouncil.org.au
Recommended resources for Digital Imaging
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.
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 resources for Sculpture
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
Recommended resources for Painting
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.
Journals in Library:
Art & Australia
Modern painter
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.
A range of assessment methods will be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this course:
- evaluation of a body of work produced by the candidate
- evaluation of processes used by the candidate to independently conceive, plan and realise the work
- direct observation of work in progress
- evaluation of a visual diary or other forms of documentation showing the development of the work, including research and ideas development
- group peer review of the work
- questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions and the work outcome
- portfolios of evidence.
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
- Printmaking specialisation
Final proposals
Content/requirements
Need to show evidence of research and present experimentation with materials (eg a set of trial Prints for Printmaking, experiments on a range of surfaces and media for painting), any concept changes / development and a clear outline of what they will achieve in Semester 2
Due date
W16 Semester 1
Assessment task Semester 2
Present a thematically connected body of work in direct response to your final proposal from Semester 1 in negotiation with relevant Staff.
Content/requirements
Present a thematically connected body of work in direct response to your final proposal from Semester 1 in negotiation with relevant Staff.
Due date
W16 Semester 2
Assessment task - Sculpture specialisation
Minimum of 3 substantial works
Minimum of two resin works
Minimum of one pinkysil /mold/latex. Positive cast in 4PU
Relevant back up work
Visual Journal
Painting Semester 1
Assesment title: Project Proposal
Due W7
Assessment title: Peer Critique
Due W11/13
Assessment title: Artist of Influence presentation
Due W13
Assessment title: Resolved body of work related to project proposal.
Due W18
Assessment Title: Visual Diary
Due W18
Painting Semester 2
Assesment title: Project Revision
Due W7
Assessment title: Peer Critique
Due W11/13
Assessment title: Artist of Influence presentation
Due W13
Assessment title: Resolved body of work related to project proposal.
Due W18
Assessment Title: Visual Diary
Due W18
Public Art Semester 1
Assesment title: Project Proposal
Due W8
Assessment title: Peer Critique
Due W12/14
Assessment title: Artist of Influence presentation
Due W16
Assessment title: PS 50 Installation.
Due W16-18
Assessment Title: Visual Diary
Due W18
Public Art Semester 2
Assesment title: Project Revision
Due W8
Assessment title: Peer Critique
Due W12/14
Assessment title: Resolved body of work related to project proposal.
Due W18
Assessment Title: Visual Diary
Due W18
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;
(unresolved)
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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