Course Title: Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: VART6380C
Course Title: Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6149 - 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
Carolyn Eskdale carolyn.eskdale@rmit.edu.au
Loretta Quinn loretta.quinn@rmit.edu.au
Tyler Payne
Saffron Newey
saffron.newey@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
Nil
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 BSBCRT601 EMPL 7111C Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPR606 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 1.2 Proactively identify and explore the potential of new and emerging technologies, materials and methodologies 1.3 Evaluate impacts of current and emerging trends on the creation of ideas, production of work and management of professional creative practice |
Element: |
2. Evolve ideas in a specialised art form |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research historical and contemporary themes and concepts in chosen art form 2.2 Analyse the motivations, philosophies and cultural origins of different works in chosen art form 2.3 Identify new sources and research opportunities 2.4 Identify the potential for individualised or specialised research based on current practice 2.5 Evolve own ideas and develop innovative approaches 2.6 Hone and adapt concepts for work based on emerging ideas and res |
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 3.2 Create resource management systems that support professional practice |
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 4.2 Deepen individual engagement with techniques, ideas and the relationships between them 4. 3Apply critical and creative thinking to challenge, adapt and refine the creative work |
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 5.2 Develop innovative solutions that allow for experimental approaches 5.3 Find solutions that enhance the conceptual integrity of the work |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, 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 delivered in conjunction with VART6313C Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level.
The course provides individual specialisation in four areas which include painting, printmaking, sculpture and digital art.
Teaching Schedule
Students undertaking the Advanced Diploma in Visual Arts will be provided with an individual studio space to support their learning. The allocation of studios allows for a self directed learning approach for students. You must complete a studio contract and adhere to the working conditions of an artist studio including maintaining Occupational Health and Safety standards and working in a shared, communal space.
In the first week of the program, you are require to set up and move into your individual studio space.
WEEKLY TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR FOUR SPECIALISATIONS
PRINTMAKING SPECIALISATION
Semester One
Week No | Topic | Training Activity | Assessment | Element | |
Week 1 | Studio set up |
Introduction to general knowledge of different styles of printmaking and unique possibilities within printmaking in the production of imagery, specifically intaglio printing. Introduction to the work of key practitioners |
Project 1A
Completion of ONE resolved image with a minimum of 6 colours/differing stencils. The edition will demonstrate photographic colour separation / exposed stencil techniques, opaque, transparent inks and layering as introduced in class.
An edition of a minimum of 3
Back up and experimental prints
a unique state print
print for silent auction |
CUAPPR606
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1
BSBCRT601
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Week 2 |
Introduction: Health and Safety, Conventions and Terminology. Overview of semester delivery. Course information and requirements Handout Project 1B Object as reference (Semester 1) View examples of differing intaglio techniques Paper stencil demonstration
Students prepare paper stencils Screen allocation |
Eg working drawings, experiments in media, examples of relevant artists, and conceptual development.
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CUAPPR606
2.1 – 2.6, 3.1, 3.2
BSBCRT601
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Week 3 |
Demonstration of exposure application on screens and stencil exposure Continue with printing paper stencils. Continue to plan work with demonstration in mind for following week |
Eg working drawings, experiments in media, examples of relevant artists, and conceptual development.
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Project 1A
Completion of ONE resolved image with a minimum of 6 colours/differing stencils. The edition will demonstrate paper stencil / exposed stencil techniques, opaque, transparent inks and layering as introduced in class.
An edition of a minimum of 3
Back up and experimental prints |
CUAPPR606 4.1 – 4.3, 5.1 – 5.3
BSBCRT601
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Week 4 | Students will apply emulsion and expose screens and / or continue with paper stencil printing |
Eg working drawings, experiments in media, examples of relevant artists, and conceptual development.
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CUAPPR606 4.1 – 4.3, 5.1 – 5.3
BSBCRT601
2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.4 |
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Week 5 |
Demonstrate splitting channels of an image on photoshop for photographic aspect of project Continue with project 1A |
CUAPPR606 4.1 – 4.3, 5.1 – 5.3
BSBCRT601 1.1– 1.5 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.4 |
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Week 6 | Continue with project 1A |
CUAPPR606 5.1 – 5.3, 6.1, 6.2
BSBCRT601 1.1– 1.5 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.4 |
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Week 7 |
Continue with project 1A
Project outline disseminated
Handout Project 1B Object as reference View examples of differing intaglio techniques Copper plate order |
Critique folio, technical and conceptual, to enable effective use of time in the lead up to assessment. |
CUAPPR606
2.1 – 2.6 6.1, 6.2 7.1 – 7.4
BSBCRT601 1.1– 1.5 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.4 |
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Week 8 |
Project 1B
Introduction to soft ground Refresh aquatint Soft ground textures
Commence preparation of 2/3 plates |
CUAPPR606 2.1 – 2.6 4.1 – 4.3 3.1 – 3.3 5.1 – 5.3
BSBCRT601 1.1– 1.5 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.4 |
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Week 9 |
Sugar lift demonstration Drypoint, and sharpie block out |
Introduction to general knowledge of different styles of printmaking and unique possibilities within printmaking in the production of imagery, specifically intaglio printing. Introduction to the work of key practitioners |
CUAPPR606
4.1 – 4.3 3.1 – 3.3 5.1 – 5.3
BSBCRT601 1.1– 1.5 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – |
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Week 10 | TUTORIAL WEEK |
CUAPPR606
7.1 – 7.4
BSBCRT601 1.1– 1.5 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.4 |
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BREAK |
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Week 11 | Continue to work on own projects |
Development of written skills in the production of professional proposals.
Expansion of skills with an extended range of materials and techniques in the production of original prints.
Discussion of contemporary and historical contexts of Printmaking |
Participation in the workshop is required for assessment.
Appropriate support and resource material including a visual diary should also be submitted for assessment.
Folio of outcomes.
You should note that preparatory work and experimental printing will be a major component of assessment.
We will be looking for engagement in the following:
finished artwork
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CUAPPR606
2.1 – 2.6 4.1 – 4.3 3.1 – 3.3 5.1 – 5.3
BSBCRT601 1.1– 1.5 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.4
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Week 12 |
Demonstrate chin colle Demonstrate transfer of image and editioning |
CUAPPR606 3.1 – 3.3 4.1 – 4.3
BSBCRT601 1.1– 1.5 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.4 |
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Week 13 | Work on resolving images/ plates |
CUAPPR606 6.1 , 6.2 5.1 – 5.3 4.1 – 4.3
BSBCRT601 1.1– 1.5 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.4 |
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Week 14 | Finalise plates, complete projects for editioning |
CUAPPR606 6.1 , 6.2
BSBCRT601 1.1– 1.5 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.4 |
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Week 15 | Edition 2 plate etching |
CUAPPR606 6.1 , 6.2 5.1 – 5.3 BSBCRT601 1.1– 1.5 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.4 |
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Week 16 | Edition 2 plate etching |
Assessment task An unique state of one of your two plates with chine clolle Content/requirements |
CUAPPR606 6.1 , 6.2 4.1 – 4.3 BSBCRT601 1.1– 1.5 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.4
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Week 17 | FOLIO PREPARATION / COMPLETION |
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CUAPPR606 6.1 , 6.2 BSBCRT601 1.1– 1.5 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.4 |
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Week 18 | Assessment |
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DIGITAL SPECIALISATION
Week | Class Content | Task / Assessment due dates | Elements |
Week 1 |
Introduction to unit:
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Project 1: Processing Ideas and Experimenting:
Staff presentation on individual career and work
Introduction to Photography
Introduction to Photoshop
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1 – 7, 1-3 |
Week 2 |
Review of Student’s tests of physically manipulating photographs
Project 1 Brief: Processing Ideas and Experimenting: • Handouts provided and project explained Presentation on relevant artists followed by class discussion |
Introduction to artists who manipulate the photographic print
Introduction to Photoshop
Students will be directed to do their first photoshoot for homework for Project 1. |
1 – 7, 1-3 |
Week 3 |
Presentation: Writing an artist statement
Presentation on relevant artists followed by class discussion |
Introduction to artists who manipulate the photographic print (collage)
Students must bring their first photoshoot to class. Project 1 Brief: Processing Ideas and Experimenting: Individual and group tutorials
Introduction to Bridge
Bringing together a series Introduction to Photoshop:
Students will be directed to do their second photo-shoot for homework for Project 1. |
1 – 7, 1-3 |
Week 4 |
Class activity: working on artist statements together
Students must present x4 artists they have researched that relate to their project. They must also discuss a minimum of x2 works that are relevant for each artist.
Exercise: Exhibiting photographic work:
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Students must bring their second photoshoot to class.
Students must bring their first draft of artist statement to class. Bring images to work on in class |
1 – 7, 1-3 |
Week 5 | Project 1 Development |
Bring images to work on in class
Photoshop Exercise Artist Presentation |
1 – 7, 1-3 |
Week 6 |
CLASS PRESENTATIONS
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Bring images to work on in class Student peer review
Photoshop Exercise Artist Presentation |
1 – 7, 1-3 |
Week 7 |
Set up photos for printing on Epson 9900 Group and individual tutorials, research |
Students to print works with studio Epson Printer
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1 – 7, 1-3 |
Week 8 | Excursion – visit photography or art exhibition | 1 – 7, 1-3 | |
Week 9 |
Project 2 Brief: Handouts provided and project explained Presentation on relevant artists followed by class discussion Individual and group tutorials |
Photoshop Exercise Students will be directed to do their first photo shoot for homework for Project 2. |
1 – 7, 1-3 |
Week 10 |
Presentation on relevant artists followed by class discussion Individual and group tutorials Students must present x4 artists they have researched that relate to their project. They must also discuss a minimum of x2 works that are relevant for each artist |
Bring images to work on in class Photoshop Exercises Students will be directed to do their second photo shoot for homework for Project 2. |
1 – 7, 1-3 |
BREAK | |||
Week 11 | Presentation on relevant artists followed by class discussion Individual and group tutorials |
Bring images to work on in class Photoshop Exercises Students will be directed to do their third photo shoot for homework for Project 2. |
1 – 7, 1-3 |
Week 12 |
Peer Review for students:
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Class Exercise: Writing an artist statement
Photoshop Exercise Bring images to work on in class |
1 – 7, 1-3 |
Week 13 | Group and individual tutorials, research |
Bring images to work on in class |
1 – 7, 1-3 |
Week 14 | CLASS PRESENTATIONS |
Group and individual tutorials, research Final editing and setting up for print |
1 – 7, 1-3 |
Week 15 | Pre assessment and preparation for assessment | Finalising printing and file management | 1 – 7, 1-3 |
Week 16 | Assessment Preparation |
Assessment folio should include:
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1 – 7, 1-3 |
SCULPTURE SPECIALISATION
WEEK | DATE | TOPIC | TRAINING ACTIVITY | ASSESSMENT | ELEMENT |
1 |
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Introduction to unit:
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Staff presentation on individual career and work | ||
2 | Structural analyses & Armature | ||||
3 |
Concept briefs due. Class discussion. Feed back session. View studios/Conduct Tutorials |
Concept Brief ProcessingIdeas, Techniques And Materiality Individual and group tutorials |
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4 |
Commence head modeling work shop Construct basic armature Studio production own work group and individual tutorials |
Understand the process creating armature for head modelling Individual tutorials |
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5 |
Commence modelling the human head working with a life model Modelling the head in clay Studio production own work group and individual tutorials |
Understand the process of modelling Individual tutorial |
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6 |
Continue modelling the human head working with a life model modelling the head in clay Studio production own work group and individual tutorials |
Develop skills base working from observation in clay | |||
7 |
Refine the head and add final touches to the head Shim up the head for part A and part B meld Create part A in Latex or Silicone Studio production own work group and individual tutorials |
Resolve the look of the work Continue to develop skills base |
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8 | MID SEMESTER BREAK | ||||
9 |
Classes resume Create Part B container mold Studio production own work group and individual tutorials |
Production of head modelling | Due week 12 | ||
10 |
Paint the mould with release agent. Cast the positive of the mold in material of choice Wax, Plaster, Agnews water putty, Cement, Resin Studio production own work group and individual tutorials |
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11 |
Paint /Complete the final look of the head Studio production own work group and individual tutorials |
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12 |
Exhibit the works in the foyer on plinths and glass cabinets in foyer of level 6 Studio production, group tutorials, Individual tutorials |
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13 | Group and individual tutorials,research |
Prepare for assessment Management and execution of sculpture of folio for assessment |
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14 | CLASS PRESENTATIONS | Group and individual tutorials,research | |||
15 | Pre assessment and preparation for assessment | Finalising sculptural folios | |||
16 | Assessment Preparation |
Assessment folio should include: 5. Assessment title: Folio: Concept Development minimum of three sculptures Minimum of one completed head cast 6. Visual Diary: |
PAINTING SPECIALISATION
Week |
Class Content |
Task / Assessment due dates |
Elements |
Week 1 |
Gather resources Course Outline Presentation and briefing for Project 1 |
Move into studios Project 1.Painting and Communication |
3.1, 3.2 |
Week 2 |
Briefing Project 2, Painting and materiality. |
Project 1. DUE Presentation and discussion of Project 1. Briefing Project 2. Painting and materiality Part 1 |
1.1-1.3 |
Week 3 |
Studio Practice
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Presentation of Project 2. Part 1 |
1, 2, 4, 5 |
Week 4 |
Studio Practice
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Individual consultations with Saffron |
1, 2, 4, 5 |
Week 5 |
Group critique in 3s
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Group Critique project 2 PART 2 Painting and materiality progress |
2.2-2.6 |
Week 6 |
Briefing Project 3. Homage, appropriation and Critique NGV excursion |
Project 2 DUE |
4 |
Week 7 |
Studio Practice
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Individual consultations
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1,2,4,5 |
Week 8 |
Students present progress of Project 3 in groups of 3.
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Group Presentation Project 3. |
1, 2 |
Week 9 |
Studio practice |
Individual consultations |
1, 2, 4, 5 |
Week 10 |
Studio Practice
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Individual consultations with Saffron |
1, 5, 7 |
Week 11 |
Peer Review in groups of 3 Briefing: Project 4. making with momentum |
Project 3 DUE Peer review Project 4 briefing |
2.2-2.6 |
Week 12 |
Studio Practice |
Individual consultations |
2 |
Week 13 |
Studio Practice |
Individual consultations |
1,2,4,5 |
Week 14 |
Studio practice |
Individual consultations |
1,2, 4, 5 |
Week 15 |
Studio Practice Group discussion: Installation for assessment |
Group discussions Individual consultations |
1.1-1.3, 3 |
Week 16 |
Install folio work and Projects 1,2, 3 and 4
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Individual consultations
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1, 2, 4, 5 |
Week 17 |
Assessment |
No student access. |
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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.
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 & Sculpture
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.
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
One completed head cast
Relevant back up work
Visual Journal
Due date Week 16 Semester 1
Assessment Tasks - Painting Semester 1
1.
Painting and communication
One painting in response to set criteria, due week 2
2.
Materiality
Part A Group project in class, due Week 3
Part B Individual materiality project: 3 x artworks due Week 6
3.
Homage, Appropriation and Critique
3 x Artworks due Week 11
4. Making with momentum
5 Artworks based on week 11 class exercise, due Week 17
4.
Compulsory Tasks
Group presentations and critiques Weeks 2, 5, 11, 15
Peer Review week 11
Visual Diary
Graded assessment applies for courses within the Advanced 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;
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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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