Course Title: Present a body of own creative work

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: VART6221C

Course Title: Present a body of own creative work

School: 340T Art

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5308 - Diploma of Visual Arts

Course Contact : Jennifer Cabraja

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472

Course Contact Email:tafeart@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Saffron Newey

Email: saffron.newey@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

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

All creative practitioners need to produce, present and continually update a professional presentation package or portfolio of their own creative work. The presentation may be physical or virtual.

In this course you will develop skills and knowledge required to use creative, technical and project management skills to develop a professional and innovative presentation of own creative work. You will work through stages to produce art works and then learn how to present the work through exhibition practice, online presence and peer assessment.

This unit is delivered and assessed in conjunction with CULMS407C Install and dismantle exhibition elements which focuses on the skills and knowledge required to to install and dismantle the physical elements of an exhibition, gain an understanding of working to a brief and exploring exhibition documentation and processes.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUVPRP503A Present a body of own creative work

Element:

1. Evaluate and select presentation options

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Research presentation options using appropriate sources of information
1.2 Explore ideas and options for presenting work in new and innovative ways, including those from other disciplines
1.3 Identify and consult with relevant people when developing presentation options
1.4 Select presentation methodologies based on intended purpose and other parameters

Element:

2. Plan presentation of work

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Use critical thinking techniques to develop an overall presentation concept
2.2 Explore and refine how the presentation concept will impart explicit and implicit messages to its audience
2.3 Develop realistic production budget, timeline and workflow plan
2.4 Design a template for the presentation that supports key messages to be communicated

Element:

3. Create presentation

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Select and integrate content that supports presentation objectives
3.2 Obtain and accurately record copyright clearance on all sourced content
3.3 Develop a cohesive presentation that supports objectives
3.4 Review projected and actual budget outcomes

 

Element:

4. Review and update presentation

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Evaluate presentation in the context of its objectives and feedback from others
4.2 Proactively identify opportunities to update and refine presentation
4.3 Develop systems to identify and respond to future presentation opportunities


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.


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 study.

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online system. Learning resources include access to 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:

  • Teacher directed group activities/projects
  • Peer teaching and class presentations
  • Group discussion
  • Studio work

2. Out-of-class activities include:

  • Practical exercises
  • Reading articles and excerpts
  • Preparing for discussion
  • Exhibition installation
  • Group planning
  • Exhibition reviews

This course is delivered and assessed in conjunction with LIBR5016C Install and dismantle exhibition elements


Teaching Schedule

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.

Week
Course content Task and Assessment due dates

1

July 10

Student groups allocated.

Themes discussed

2

July 17

Independent research, stduenst consult with each other and brainstorm ideas for their exhibition. This process is documented. Studenst work in their studios and consult with teacher. Exhibition timetable is announced. DUE: Theme selection


 

3

July 24

Group 1 Exhibition

Students are to have their exhibition installed by 4pm Tuesday of each week. De-installation is to take place on the Thursday of each week. Exhibiting students are to be considerate of the needs of the group using the exhibition space.

Peer reviews due


 

4

July 31

Group 2 Exhibition

Students are to have their exhibition installed by 4pm Tuesday of each week. De-installation is to take place on the Thursday of each week. Exhibiting students are to be considerate of the needs of the group using the exhibition space.

Peer review due

5

Aug 7

Group 3 exhibition 

Students are to have their exhibition installed by 4pm Tuesday of each week. De-installation is to take place on the Thursday of each week. Exhibiting students are to be considerate of the needs of the group using the exhibition space.

Peer reviews due

6

Aug 14

Group 4 exhibition

Students are to have their exhibition installed by 4pm Tuesday of each week. De-installation is to take place on the Thursday of each week. Exhibiting students are to be considerate of the needs of the group using the exhibition space.

Peer reviews due

7

Aug 21

Group 5 exhibition

Students are to have their exhibition installed by 4pm Tuesday of each week. De-installation is to take place on the Thursday of each week. Exhibiting students are to be considerate of the needs of the group using the exhibition space.

Peer reviews due

8

Aug 28

Group 6 exhibition

Students are to have their exhibition installed by 4pm Tuesday of each week. De-installation is to take place on the Thursday of each week. Exhibiting students are to be considerate of the needs of the group using the exhibition space.

Peer reviews due
  Break  

9

Sept 9

Group 7

Students are to have their exhibition installed by 4pm Tuesday of each week. De-installation is to take place on the Thursday of each week. Exhibiting students are to be considerate of the needs of the group using the exhibition space.

Peer reviews due

10

Sept 16

Group 8
Students are to have their exhibition installed by 4pm Tuesday of each week. De-installation is to take place on the Thursday of each week. Exhibiting students are to be considerate of the needs of the group using the exhibition space.
Peer reviews due

12

Sept 23

Group 9

Students are to have their exhibition installed by 4pm Tuesday of each week. De-installation is to take place on the Thursday of each week. Exhibiting students are to be considerate of the needs of the group using the exhibition space.

 Peer reviews due

13

Oct 7

Group 10

Students are to have their exhibition installed by 4pm Tuesday of each week. De-installation is to take place on the Thursday of each week. Exhibiting students are to be considerate of the needs of the group using the exhibition space.

Project Brief 3 due
Documentation and presentation of work
Assessable task


 

14

Oct 14

Group 11

Students are to have their exhibition installed by 4pm Tuesday of each week. De-installation is to take place on the Thursday of each week. Exhibiting students are to be considerate of the needs of the group using the exhibition space.

Peer reviews due
 

15

Oct 21

Group 12

Students are to have their exhibition installed by 4pm Tuesday of each week. De-installation is to take place on the Thursday of each week. Exhibiting students are to be considerate of the needs of the group using the exhibition space.

 Peer reviews due

16

Oct 28

Assessment preparation and folio presentatio

All documentation is to be submitted

Assessment task 1: Develop, design, install and document an exhibition

Documentation folder
Exhibition

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA.
The completed project must show evidence of:
A demonstrated a knowledge and understanding of course content
A demonstrate concept development
A Demonstrated understanding of materials and design and presentation of technologies appropriate to the work being presented


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

A brief history of curating (Documents) Lippard. L (Author), Obrist H.U.Editor JRP/Ringier 2008  

Inside the White Cube: The Ideology of the Gallery Space O'Doherty, B.McEvilley T University of California Press; 1 Edition 2000

Thinking about exhibitions Ferguson, B.W. Routledge 1996

Exhibition Design Dernie, D W.W. Norton & Company 2006


References


Other Resources

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.


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.

On successful completion of this course, you will have the ability to:

  • Research industry-standard presentation methodologies
  • Design and realise presentation concepts
  • Present creative products in a manner suited to the intended audience and purpose.

In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:

  • Innovative ways to present portfolios of work
  • Elements and principles of design as they apply to the presentation of work.

An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.


Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfcatory standard.

You will receive feedback on all assessment.

Assessment task 1: Develop, design, install and document an exhibition

  • Documentation folder
  • Exhibition

Due: week 11 September 25

Assessment task 2: Peer review

You are required to review all student exhibitions presented in Studio 66. Fill out the pro-forma supplied on Blackboard each week for each exhibition. Print all and hand in as hard copy.

Due week 11 September 25

Assessment task 3: Melbourne Art Gallery review

Review an exhibition off campus. Present your review on the pro-forma supplied on Blackboard. Present to class with digital images/powerpoint slideshow.

Due: each Wednesday from week 3-10. Check your allocation on your calendar


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks witht he relevant unitsd of competency. These are available through the Program Manager.

Other Information

Feedback

You will receive verbal and written feedback by your teacher on your work. The feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the enxt stage of developing your projects.

Plagiarism

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

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