Course Title: Realise a creative project
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: VART6492C
Course Title: Realise a creative project
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4415 - Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging
Course Contact: Nat Morawski
Course Contact Phone: +61399255583
Course Contact Email: nat.morawski@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Martin Reftel
reftel.larsmartin@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 90
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
None
Course Description
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to experiment with ideas and techniques to find an individual style or voice throughout a creative project that results in a completed work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPR411 Realise a creative project |
Element: |
1. Develop ideas for creative project |
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Element: |
2. Plan creative project |
Performance Criteria: |
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3. Create finished work |
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4. Evaluate own work |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning Activities may include but are not limited to:
- 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
- practical placement
- simulated workplace activities.
Teaching Schedule
Please refer to Canvas for detailed info and updates.
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.
| SEMESTER 2, 2025 | ||
| Week | Topic | Assessment / Learning activities |
| Week 1 |
Introduction: Course overview and assessment requirements Presentation: What is Art? Working your concept Activity: Concept - Idea development. |
Brief: Assessment 1 - Written Research Brief: Assessment 2 - Project Plan and Presentation |
| Week 2 |
Presentation: Photography Genres Overview Learning Activity – Bring inspiring image to class. Discuss: What do you see in the image that has drawn you to select it? What is the technique/style/methodology that you can see have researched? What do you know about the photo? Copyright: Harvard Online referencing: Referencing for images for the presentation and written research assessment. Recap on creative project methodology and techniques and research time. |
Learning Activity – Bring inspiring image to class. |
| Week 3 |
Presentation: Image Analysis - What to look for in your images. Presentation: Series - What makes a body of work strong and defined. How to put together your presentation? Examples. |
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| Week 4 | Class Time for Assessment Preparation |
DUE: Assessment 1 - Written Research |
| Week 5 | Presentation: Materiality - Papers and Printing. What are the ways we can get creative with our finished works and display. |
Brief: Assessment 3 - Project Development and Folio |
| Week 6 | Gallery VISIT TBC |
Learning Activity – To complete in the gallery. |
| Week 7 |
Layout class – Artists/concept? Samples. How to curate and present a successful show? Display options (layout and format)? WIP - Presentation Feedback and review. one-on-one scheduled meetings. Project development production time. One on one - Folio proposal discussion and preparation time |
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MID SEMESTER BREAK SEPTEMBER 1st - 5th No Classes scheduled |
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| Week 8 |
Student Presentations: All students to present their 5-10min Project plan presentations for feedback and and approval |
Class presentation day DUE: Assessment 2 - Project Plan and Presentation |
| Week 9 |
WIP - Presentation Feedback and review - one-on-one scheduled meetings. Project development production time. Project Workshop This workshop is a review and feedback on student project image selection. All students must present work during the course of the day. |
All students to attend the Project Workshop where students will showcase their WIP images. |
| Week 10 |
WIP - Presentation Feedback and review - one-on-one scheduled meetings. Project development production time. |
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| Week 11 |
Print Week - Class time for production WIP - Presentation Feedback and review - one-on-one scheduled meetings. Project development production time. |
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| Week 12 |
Print week - Class time for production WIP - Presentation Feedback and review - one-on-one scheduled meetings. Project development production time. |
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| Week 13 |
Project Workshop - Planning Exhibition Layout This workshop is a review and feedback on student project image selection and layout. All students should present work during the course of the class. WIP - Presentation Feedback and review - one-on-one scheduled meetings. Project development production time. |
Learning Activity – Students to showcase their WIP images to plan for exhibition layout. |
| Week 14 |
Artist statement workshop – How to write an appropriate artist statement for you project that delivers the right message. Finishing Week - Class time for production |
Learning Activity – Preparing your artist statement. |
| Week 15 | Finishing Week - Class time for production | |
| Week 16 | Final Presentation Week - Review of Project work and assessment submission | DUE: Assessment 3 - Project Development and Folio |
| Week 17 - EXHIBITION WEEK |
Exhibit Week Studio clean out Date: TBC Final Artwork delivered10am** at the Photography Studios - no extensions. Date: TBC **If you do not have your prints in by 10am the work will not be displayed. Opening night - DATE TBC- students to arrive no later than 5pm for a 6pm opening. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The library provides free study support services and resources to help you build your academic skills. This includes subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and other services. You can also access one-on-one consultations through the library. For further information:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
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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