Course Title: Work with the human form in creative practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: VART6315C
Course Title: Work with the human form in creative practice
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
Jennifer Mills
Jennifer.mills@rmit.edu.au
Carolyn Eskdale
carolyn.eskdale@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop skills and knowledge required to produce drawings that represent and communicate ideas. At this level, you would take some responsibility for experimentation with a range of drawing techniques and be expected to show some command of those techniques.
Many artists and designers work with the human form in their practice. This could be through two-dimensional (2-D) work like sketching, figure drawing or painting for a range of artistic or functional purposes, or through three-dimensional (3-D) work in areas, such as modelling, sculpture, ceramics and glass. Creative work may or may not be a direct representation of the human form.
At this level, the practitioner works independently with mentoring and guidance as required.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVACD505A Work with the human form in creative practice |
Element: |
1. Research the human form |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Source information and ideas about the representation and use of the human form in creative practice 1.2 Investigate aspects of human physiology and anatomy relevant to own practice 1.3 Analyse and distil relevant ideas and information from research 1.4 Develop and refine informed ideas about the use of the human form in creative work |
Element: |
2. Visually represent the human form |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Adapt ideas and knowledge about the human form for integration into a coherent body of work 2.2 Experiment with different media and techniques to represent different aspects of the human form or reflect ideas about the human form 2.3 Identify and resolve technical problems based on developing expertise 2.4 Challenge and adapt ways to represent or use the human form to develop own style |
Element: |
3. Evaluate own work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Establish systems and habits to maintain currency of knowledge around digital art technologies 4.2 Develop ways of working that minimise waste 4.3 Maintain the quality and life of equipment and consumables through appropriate handling and storage |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have completed
- A selection of drawings that explore mark making and techniques
- A select of drawings that use experimentation with materials and tools
- Understanding of OH&S processes in a studio environment
In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:
- Extended drawing process and the relevant OH&S.
- Determine and organise resource requirements for new work
- Develop research and refine a conceptual vision through the production of drawings
Details of Learning Activities
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:
• Preparing for presentation
• Project work
• Independent research
• Visiting galleries
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class Content | Tasks | Elements |
| 1 | Introduction to course The human form in contemporary art |
1/2/3 | |
| 2 | Model/life drawing |
1/2 | |
| 3 | Model/life drawing | 1/2 | |
| 4 | Project 1 – Introduction Workshop “Rob McHaffie” Project brief 1: “The individual in society” |
independent research | 1/2 |
| 5 | Workshop: Anatomy | 1/2 | |
| 6 | Model/life drawing Anatomical juxtaposition |
1/2 | |
| 7 | Model/life drawing 2 dancers/performers |
1/2 | |
| Mid Semester Break | |||
| 8 | Model/life drawing 3D modelled form part 1 |
1/2/3 | |
| 9 | Workshop 3D modelled form part 3- collage/drawing |
1/2/3 | |
| 10 | Workshop: 3D modelled form part 3- collage/drawing |
1/2/3 | |
| 11 | Museum –Mind & body excursion | 1/2/3 | |
| 12 | Project –research/development | Concept development | 1/2/3 |
| 13 | Project –research/development | 1/2/3 | |
| 14 | Project –research/development | 1/2/3 | |
| 15 | Project –research/development | prepare presentations | 1/2/3 |
| 16 | Project presentation/peer crit | presentation/peer crit | 1/2/3 |
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.
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
Assessment Title: Folio-workshop drawings
Due: W18
Assessment title: Individual in society individual research project.
Due: W18
Assessment Title: Visual Diary
Due: W18
Graded assessment applies for courses within the Diploma of Visual Arts.
Grade Outline Grading Criteria (see table below)
CHD Competent with high distinction 80 - 100 Highly developed
CDI Competent with distinction 70 - 79 Well developed
CC Competent with credit 60 - 69 Developed
CAG Competent achieved - graded 50 - 59 Sound
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 are available through the course contact in Program Administration.
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