Course Title: Originate a body of independent creative work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: VART6376C
Course Title: Originate a body of independent creative work
Important Information:
There are four individual streams:
- Printmaking
- Photography (DIGITAL)
- Painting
- Sculpture
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6149 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Joel Rainford
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8193
Course Contact Email: joel.rainford@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 75
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 you will develop, skills and knowledge required to research and explore selected visual art techniques including digital art, printmaking, painting and sculpture and integrate their use into your own creative practice. This course requires a higher level of skill and development and a thorough investigation of art making processes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPR601 Originate a body of independent creative work |
Element: |
1. Develop conceptual thinking |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify potential for individualised or specialised research based on current practice 1.2 Investigate new sources of ideas, trends and research opportunities 1.3 Evaluate own practice to evolve personal ideas with due consideration of intellectual property requirements 1.4 Use critical analysis to challenge assumptions, preconceptions and norms, and evolve ideas and innovative approaches for own work 1.5 Hone and adapt ideas for work and personal goals, based on emerging ideas and research |
Element: |
2. Seek professional opportunities and engagement |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Pursue opportunities for professional work based on established goals and aspirations 2.2 Evaluate potential commercial opportunities as part of a viable professional practice 2.3 Engage with professionals within and outside the arts community to further develop own ideas, professional identity and opportunities for work 2.4 Establish sustainable ways to support ongoing professional engagement |
Element: |
3. Plan an independent creative project |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Integrate individual research, personal ideas and professional realities to confirm the concept and strategy for a body of creative work 3.2 Develop and implement a plan incorporating objectives, resources, risk and contingency planning, budget and timelines, adjusting plan as necessary 3.3 Consider and integrate the promotion, exhibition and communication of the work in the planning process |
Element: |
4. Realise the body of creative work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Integrate command of technique, materials and process to create finished work of professional standard suitable for the public domain 4.2 Deepen individual engagement with techniques, ideas and the relationships between them 4.3 Apply critical and creative thinking to challenge, adapt and refine the creative work 4.4 Further evolve and refine ideas through processes of experimentation and exploration 4.5 Address the disparate challenges of the project, adapting the project approach as required to complete work on time and within budget |
Element: |
5. Evaluate professional work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Seek and apply constructive feedback from others to improve own work 5.2 Evaluate work against planned strategy for own creative practice 5.3 Evaluate own work and technical skills in the context of work by others to extend own practice 5.4 Adjust work processes and practice as necessary to improve technical, conceptual and commercial outcomes |
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 materials, techniques and processes
- Create a body of work that has refined 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
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstrations in studio
- Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- seminars/workshops
- design activities or projects
- group projects
- peer learning
- guest lecture/presentation
- class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project-based work
- group activities/projects
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
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visits to galleries and events
Teaching Schedule
1. Printmaking
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Week 1 8 July |
No class |
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Week 2 15 July |
Introduction to:
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Class Activities:
Initial idea development AT1 |
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Week 3 22 July |
Present proposals |
Class Activities: Presentations Visual Diary Task |
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Week 4 29 July |
AT1 concepts |
Class Activities
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Week 5 5 August |
AT1 concepts |
Class Activities
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Week 6 12 August |
AT1 concepts |
Class Activities
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Week 7 19 August |
AT1 concepts Expanding Creative Approach |
Class Activities
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Week 8 26 August |
AT1 Expanding Creative Approach |
Class Activities
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| BREAK | BREAK |
BREAK |
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Week 9 Sept 9 |
Assessment Preparation Introduction to AT3 and AT4 |
Class Activities
AT1 & AT2 due at the beginning of class |
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Week 10 Sept 16 |
Workshop |
Printmaking folio Prepare Presentation of Major Project to class |
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Week 11 Sept 23 |
Workshop |
Printmaking folio Present Major Project to class |
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Week 12 Sept 30 |
Workshop | Printmaking folio |
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Week 13 October 7 |
Workshop | Printmaking folio |
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Week 14 October 14 |
Workshop | Printmaking folio |
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Week 15 October 21 |
Workshop | Printmaking folio |
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Week 16 October 28 |
Workshop | Printmaking folio |
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Week 17 November 4 |
Assessment Preparation | AT3 & AT4 due |
2. Photography (Digital)
| Week One | No Classes (Extended Midyear Break) | |
| Week Two |
Introduction to:
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Class Activities:
First Photoshoot AT1 |
| Week Three |
Present Proposals Photoshop Compositing |
Class Activities:
Second Photoshoot AT1 |
| Week Four | Plausible Impossibilities Concept |
Class Activities:
Third Photoshoot AT1 |
| Week Five |
Expanding Creative Approach Learning Photoshop Effects |
Class Activities
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| Week Six |
Expanding Creative Approach Learning Photoshop Effects |
Class Activities
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| Week Seven |
AT1 Editing Session Plausible Impossibilities |
Class Activities
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| Week Eight |
AT1 Assessment Preparation Session Plausible Impossibilities |
Class Activities
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| BREAK | BREAK | |
| Week Nine | Assessment Preparation |
Class Activities
AT1 & AT2 due |
| Week Ten | Introduction to AT3 and AT4 |
Class Activities
Prepare Major Project Plan for Presentation |
| Week Eleven |
Major Project Presentations |
Class Activities
First Photoshoot AT3 |
| Week Twelve | Workshop |
Class Activities
Second Photoshoot AT3 |
| Week Thirteen | Shooting/Processing Major Project |
Class Activities
Third Photoshoot AT3 |
| Week Fourteen | Working on Major Project & Visual Diary |
Class Activities
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| Week Fifteen | Writing an Artist Statement |
Class Activities
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| Week Sixteen | Working on Major Project & Visual Diary |
Class Activities
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| Week Seventeen | Finalising Major Project & Visual Diary |
Class Activities
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| Week 18 | AT3 & AT4 Due |
3. Painting
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Week 1 |
no classes | |
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Week 2 |
Introduction of AT 1 and 2 for Evolve ideas for professional creative work . |
Discussion about experimental portfolio. Online Visual Diary item 1a will be completed as a group |
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Week 3 |
Individual consultation about AT1 | Online Visual Diary item 1b and 1c will be discussed with examples |
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Week 4 |
Individual consultation about AT1 | Online Visual Diary items 1d and 1e will be completed as a group |
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Week 5 |
Students meet in groups of 4 to discuss AT1 |
Students meet in groups of 4 to show progress so far. Online Visual Diary item 1f to be completed |
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Week 6 |
Consultation about AT1 |
Students post 3 experimental works to Discussions. Each student provides feedback to two other students. Discussions are screen snapped and uploaded to Online Visual Diary to item 1g. |
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Week 7 |
Individual consultation about AT1 and AT2 | Continue 1g. as per last week. |
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Week 8 |
Consultation about AT1 and AT2 |
Students post 2 finished works to Discussions. Briefly describe how your ideas evolved. Screengrab the feedback that you received from your professional practitioner and upload to the Online Visual Diary to item 1h |
August 30 - 3 September |
Semester Break | No classes |
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Week 9 |
AT1 experimental folio and AT1 Visual Diary due Introduction of AT 1 and 2 for Originate a Body of Independent Creative Work . |
Students upload AT1 and Visual Diary to Canvas Students create a Proposal plan for new work, item 1j in the Online Visual Diary |
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Week 10 |
Discussion of AT 1 and 2 for Originate a Body of Independent Creative Work . |
Discussion about final portfolio. Online Visual Diary items 1h and 1j will be completed as a group |
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Week 11 Friday 24 September |
Public holiday | Students work independently on item 1c Artist Statement |
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Week 12 |
Individual consultation about AT2 Major Portfolio | Online Visual Diary items 1b, 1d and 1f will be completed as a group |
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Week 13 |
Individual consultation about AT2 Major Portfolio | Online Visual Diary item 1c will be completed as a group |
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Week 14 |
Individual consultation about AT2 Major Portfolio |
Online Visual Diary task 1m - Students post 2 major works to Discussions. Each student provides feedback to two other students. Discussions are screen snapped and uploaded to Online Visual Diary to item 1n |
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Week 15 |
Individual consultation about AT2 Major Portfolio | Online Visual Diary items 1e and 1l will be completed as a group |
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Week 16 |
Individual consultation about AT2 Major Portfolio | Online Visual Diary items 1a and 1k will be completed as a group |
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Week 17 |
Individual consultation about AT2 Major Portfolio | Online Visual Diary item 1o will be completed as a group |
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Week 18 |
Students complete work and prepare for assessment |
4. Sculpture
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Week 1 |
[No Class} |
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| Week 2 |
Introduction Assessment Task 1 & 2 Contemporary Sculpture Sculpture Practice Strategies |
Class Activities:
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| Week 3 |
Assemblage, Objects and Accumulation Sculpture Practice Strategies Critical Thinking |
Class Activities:
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| Week 4 |
Sculpture Practice Strategies External Influences and Artistic Research |
Class Activities:
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| Week 5 |
Malleable, Ephemeral and Natural Materials Sculpture Practice Strategies Contextual Research |
Class Activities:
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| Week 6 |
Sculpture Practice Strategies Creative and Technical Reflection |
Class Activities:
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| Week 7 |
The Figure and Body Fragments Sculpture Practice Strategies Collaborative Discussion Board |
Class Activities:
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| Week 8 |
Sculpture Practice Strategies Proposal Planning for New Work |
Class Activities:
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| BREAK 30 August - 5 September Mid-semester break | BREAK | |
| Week 9 |
AT1 Assessment Preparation Session Installation and Documentation |
Class Activities:
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Week 10 |
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Class Activities:
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| Week 11 |
1960's Minimalism and Post Minimalism Sculpture Practice Strategies Online Visual Diary |
Class Activities:
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| Week 12 |
Sculpture Practice Strategies Online Visual Diary |
Class Activities:
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| Week 13 |
Expanded Spatial Practice in Melbourne Sculpture Practice Strategies Online Visual Diary |
Class Activities:
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| Week 14 |
Sculpture Practice Strategies Online Visual Diary |
Class Activities:
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| Week 15 |
Sculpture Practice Strategies Online Visual Diary |
Class Activities:
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| Week 16 | Workshop |
Class Activities:
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| Week 17 | Workshop |
Class Activities:
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
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
Please see Canvas for the specific details of your assessments.
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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