Course Title: Evolve ideas for professional creative work

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: VART6381C

Course Title: Evolve ideas for professional creative work

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: 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

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:

CUAPPR605 Evolve ideas for professional creative work

Element:

1. Evaluate own practice

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Analyse the history and development of own practice from a technical and conceptual perspective

1.2 Identify and analyse the external influences that have shaped ideas and directions in current work

1.3 Evaluate own relationship with work and how this has evolved over time

1.4 Analyse how personal experiences and factors have affected work and the ideas that inform it

1.5 Involve others in the evaluation of own practice to broaden own perspectives

Element:

2. Develop ideas and thinking

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Use practical work, experimentation and critical thinking as part of the creative process

2.2 Integrate new processes and ideas into the evolving work in ways that effectively communicate key messages and refine the work

2.3 Deepen or broaden contextual research to support the generation and maturation of ideas

2.4 Collaborate with other professional practitioners about ideas and research

2.5 Produce experimental pieces, unfinished and finished works that reflect evolving ideas, resolving conceptual and technical issues that may arise within the work

Element:

3. Integrate ideas and professional opportunities

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Evaluate own professional goals and aspirations and how they might be affected by new and evolving ideas

3.2 Develop new work projects and opportunities based on reflection, research and experimentation


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an ability to develop a concept for thematically connected artworks
  • Demonstrate a command of advanced techniques which are consistent with your conceptual vision
  • Demonstrate knowledge of materials and tools and how they are used & extended 
  • Demonstrate a knowledge and practice of appropriate Occupational Health & Safety rules in a studio environment.


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  
  • visits to galleries and events   

  


Teaching Schedule

1. Printmaking 

Week 1

8 July

No class


Week 2

 15 July

Introduction to:

  • AT1 & AT2 (Portfolio and Visual Diary)
  • Course Content

Class Activities: 

  • Visual Diary Templates 
  • Proposal Develop 


Initial idea development AT1 

Week 3

22 July


Present proposals

Class Activities: 

    Presentations 

    Visual Diary Task 

Week 4 

29 July

AT1 concepts

Class Activities

  • AT1
  • Online Visual Diary Task

Week 5

5 August

AT1 concepts

Class Activities

  • AT1
  • Online Visual Diary Task

Week 6

12 August

AT1 concepts

Class Activities

  • AT1
  • Online Visual Diary Task

Week 7

19 August

AT1 concepts

Expanding Creative Approach

Class Activities 

  • AT1 
  • Discussion Board with Peer Review 
  • Online Visual Diary Task 

Week 8

26 August

AT1

Expanding Creative Approach

Class Activities 

  • AT1 experimental prints
  • Discussion Board with Professional Practitioners 
  • Online Visual Diary Task
  • Artist Statement
BREAK

BREAK

BREAK

Week 9

Sept 9 

Assessment Preparation

Introduction to AT3 and AT4

Class Activities  

  • Online Visual Diary Task 

AT1 & AT2 due at the beginning of class




Week 10 

Sept 16


Workshop

Printmaking folio

Prepare Presentation of  Major Project to class

Week 11

Sept 23

Workshop

Printmaking folio

Present Major Project to class

Week 12

Sept 30

Workshop Printmaking folio

Week 13

October  7

Workshop Printmaking folio

Week 14

October  14

Workshop Printmaking folio

Week 15 

October  21

Workshop Printmaking folio

Week 16 

October  28

Workshop Printmaking folio

Week 17

November 4

Assessment Preparation  AT3 & AT4 due 


2. Photography (Digital)

Week One No Classes (Extended Midyear Break)
Week Two

Introduction to:

  • AT1 & AT2 (Portfolio and Visual Diary)
  • Course Content 
  • Surrealism 

Class Activities: 

  • Visual Diary Templates 
  • Surrealism Research with Documentaries & Questions
  • Proposal Develop 
  • Make a contact sheet 


First Photoshoot AT1 

Week Three

Present Proposals 

Photoshop Compositing 

Class Activities:

  • Presentations 
  • Processing and Selection AT1
  • Advanced Blending and Effect Techniques 
  • Visual Diary Task 


Second Photoshoot AT1 

Week Four

Plausible Impossibilities Concept 

Class Activities:

  • Processing and Selection AT1
  • Liquify 
  • Vanishing Points / Perspective 
  • Visual Diary Task 


Third Photoshoot AT1

Week Five

Expanding Creative Approach 

Learning Photoshop Effects 

Class Activities

  • Processing and Selection AT1
  • Troubleshooting work 
  • Undertake x2 advanced Photoshop Effects 
  • Online Visual Diary Task 


Week Six

Expanding Creative Approach 

Learning Photoshop Effects 

Class Activities

  • Troubleshooting work 
  • Undertake x2 advanced Photoshop Effects 
  • Online Visual Diary Task 
Week Seven

AT1 Editing Session Plausible Impossibilities 


Class Activities 

  • AT1 Editing Session Plausible Impossibilities 
  • Discussion Board with Peer Review 
  • Online Visual Diary Task 
Week Eight 

AT1 Assessment Preparation Session Plausible Impossibilities 


Class Activities 

  • AT1 Editing Session Plausible Impossibilities 
  • Discussion Board with Professional Practitioners 
  • Online Visual Diary Task
  • Artist Statement

BREAK  BREAK
Week Nine Assessment Preparation 

Class Activities 

  • Prepare files for print 
  • Online Visual Diary Task 

AT1 & AT2 due 

Week Ten Introduction to AT3 and AT4

Class Activities 

  • Multiple Exposure Workshop
  • Online Visual Diary Task 

Prepare Major Project Plan for Presentation

Week Eleven


Major Project Presentations

Class Activities 

  • Multiple Exposure Workshop
  • Assessment: Present Major Project Ideas & Planning
  • Online Visual Diary Task 

First Photoshoot AT3

Week Twelve  Workshop 

Class Activities 

  • Studio Lighting Workshop
  • Online Visual Diary Task 

Second Photoshoot AT3

Week Thirteen  Shooting/Processing Major Project 

Class Activities 

  • Editing Major Project
  • Online Visual Diary Task

Third Photoshoot AT3
Week Fourteen Working on Major Project & Visual Diary

Class Activities 

  • Editing Major Project
  • Completing Online Visual Diary Tasks
  • Feedback with teacher
 
Week Fifteen  Writing an Artist Statement

Class Activities 

  • Assessment: Writing An Artist Statement
  • Editing Major Project
  • Online Visual Diary Task
Week Sixteen Working on Major Project & Visual Diary

Class Activities 

  • Editing Major Project
  • Online Visual Diary Task
Week Seventeen Finalising Major Project & Visual Diary 

Class Activities 

  • Finish Editing Major Project
  • Printing for Major Project
  • Finish Online Visual Diary Task
 
Week 18

AT3 & AT4 Due


3. Painting

Week 1


no classes



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

Week 3


Individual consultation about AT1 Online Visual Diary item 1b and 1c will be discussed with examples

Week 4


Individual consultation about AT1 Online Visual Diary items 1d and 1e will be completed as a group

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

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.

Week 7


Individual consultation about AT1 and AT2 Continue 1g. as per last week.

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

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

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

Week 11

Friday 24 September

Public holiday

Students work independently on item 1c Artist Statement

Week 12


Individual consultation about AT2 Major Portfolio Online Visual Diary items 1b, 1d and 1f will be completed as a group

Week 13


Individual consultation about AT2 Major Portfolio Online Visual Diary item 1c will be completed as a group

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

Week 15


Individual consultation about AT2 Major Portfolio Online Visual Diary items 1e and 1l will be completed as a group

Week 16


Individual consultation about AT2 Major Portfolio Online Visual Diary items 1a and 1k will be completed as a group

Week 17


Individual consultation about AT2 Major Portfolio Online Visual Diary item 1o will be completed as a group

Week 18



Students complete work and prepare for assessment


4. Sculpture

 

Week 1


 [No Class}
  •  Access online learner materials and canvas content
Week 2

Introduction

Assessment Task 1 & 2

Contemporary Sculpture

Sculpture Practice Strategies


Class Activities:  
  • Introductions and Housekeeping
  • Course Objectives, Syllabus and Delivery Schedule 
  • Introduction to AT1 Experimental Portfolio and AT2 Visual Diary 
  • Introduction to AT1 themes 
  • Contemporary Sculpture Overview and class discussion
  • Sculpture practice strategy discussion
Week 3

Assemblage, Objects and Accumulation 

Sculpture Practice Strategies

Critical Thinking 

Class Activities:
  • Slide Presentation and Class Discussion
  • Sculpture practice strategy discussion
  • AT2 - Introduction to Critical Thinking
  • Practice Development 
  • Troubleshooting work  
Week 4

Sculpture Practice Strategies

External Influences and Artistic Research

Class Activities:
  • Sculpture practice strategy discussion
  • AT2 - Introduction to Critical Thinking
  • Practice Development 
  • Troubleshooting work  
Week 5

Malleable, Ephemeral and Natural Materials

Sculpture Practice Strategies

Contextual Research 

Class Activities:  
  • Slide Presentation and Class Discussion
  • Sculpture practice strategy discussion
  • AT2 - Introduction to Contextual Research
  • Practice Development 
  • Troubleshooting work  
Week 6


Sculpture Practice Strategies

Creative and Technical Reflection


Class Activities: 
  • Sculpture practice strategy discussion
  • AT2 - Creative and Technical Reflection
  • Practice Development 
  • Troubleshooting work  
Week 7

The Figure and Body Fragments

Sculpture Practice Strategies

Collaborative Discussion Board

Class Activities:   
  • Slide Presentation and Class Discussion
  • Sculpture practice strategy discussion
  • AT2 - Collaborative Discussion Board
    • Peer Review  
    • Professional Practitioners 
    • Reflection and Evaluation  
  • Practice Development 
  • Troubleshooting work  
Week 8

Sculpture Practice Strategies

Proposal Planning for New Work

Class Activities:  
  • Sculpture practice strategy discussion
  • AT2 - Proposal Planning for New Work
  • Practice Development 
  • Troubleshooting work  
  BREAK 30 August - 5 September Mid-semester break BREAK
Week 9

AT1 Assessment Preparation Session

Installation and Documentation

Class Activities: 
  • AT1 - Assessment Preparation Session
  • AT1 - Professionally Install and Document Works
  • Troubleshooting work 
  • AT1 & AT2 due  
Week 10
  • Introduction
  • Assessment Task 3 & 4
  • Sculpture Practice Strategies

Class Activities:  

  • Introductions and Housekeeping
  • Introduction to AT3 Major Portfolio and AT4 Visual Diary
  • Sculpture practice strategy discussion
Week 11

1960's Minimalism and Post Minimalism

Sculpture Practice Strategies

Online Visual Diary

Class Activities:  

  • Sculpture practice strategy discussion
  • AT3 - Development
  • Practice Development 
  • Troubleshooting work  
Week 12

Sculpture Practice Strategies

Online Visual Diary

Class Activities:  

  • Sculpture practice strategy discussion
  • AT3 - Development
  • Practice Development 
  • Troubleshooting work  
Week 13

Expanded Spatial Practice in Melbourne

Sculpture Practice Strategies

Online Visual Diary

Class Activities:  

  • Sculpture practice strategy discussion
  • AT3 - Development
  • Practice Development 
  • Troubleshooting work  
Week 14

 

Sculpture Practice Strategies

Online Visual Diary

  

Class Activities:  

  • Sculpture practice strategy discussion
  • AT3 - Development
  • Practice Development 
  • Troubleshooting work  
Week 15

 

Sculpture Practice Strategies

Online Visual Diary

Class Activities:  

  • Sculpture practice strategy discussion
  • AT3 - Development
  • Practice Development 
  • Troubleshooting work  
Week 16 Workshop  

Class Activities:  

  • Sculpture practice strategy discussion
  • AT3 - Development
  • Practice Development 
  • Troubleshooting work  
Week 17 Workshop  

Class Activities:  

  • AT3 - Assessment Preparation Session
  • Troubleshooting work  
  • AT3 & AT4 DUE
 



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 canaccess My Studies through the RMIT websitefor 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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