Course Title: Realise a public art project
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: VART6228C
Course Title: Realise a public art project
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: visualarts@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Chris Bold
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 gain the skills and knowledge required to realise all aspects of a public art project, from initial brief or idea to the actual installation of the work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPUA601A Realise a public art project |
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Element: |
1. Originate ideas for public art |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Use own creative impulse or brief supplied by others to develop ideas for work 1.2 Initiate site -specific research and planning processes 1.3 Research and explore relevant ideas and associations for the work, including those related to the site and its environment 1.4 Develop responses to accommodate practical requirements and constraints 1.5 Explore options for materials, technologies and processes that fulfil requirements of the site and the brief 1.6 Collaborate with relevant people about project ideas as part of an ongoing process of refining ideas |
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Element: |
2. Articulate and present project ideas |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop, critique and articulate creative responses to the objectives and contexts of the brief and the site 2.2 Apply guidelines for formal presentation of concept proposal and supporting documentation to the client, sponsor or selection panel 2.3 Formally present the design proposal with supporting documentation and practical planning data 2.4 Evaluate and re-work aspects of the presentation, as required |
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Element: |
3. Plan and document work in response to the site and the brief |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop and plan construction and installation with reference to the specific site and its contexts 3.2 Engage with key stakeholders in the public art project 3.3 Re-present planning and preparatory work using presentation mechanisms suited to the project |
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Element: |
4. Create the public artwork |
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Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Integrate command of technique, materials and process to create public artwork that meets creative and other needs 4.2 Apply critical and creative thinking to challenge, adapt and refine the public artwork 4.3 Interrogate aspects of work in progress and participate in critical inquiry and discussion 4.4 Apply health and safety principles and guidelines to the development of public art projects |
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Element: |
5. Finalise the public art project |
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Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Liaise with relevant people on finalisation processes 5.2 Bring together the disparate challenges of the public art project to complete work on time 5.3 Organise the installation of the work, engaging specialist expertise where necessary |
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Element: |
6. Evaluate own work |
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Performance Criteria: |
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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 your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
• lectures
• teacher directed studio activities/projects
• studio exercises to review discussions/lectures
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• studio work
2. Out-of-class activities include:
• practical exercises
• reading articles and excerpts
• preparing for discussion
• project work
• independent research
You are expected to manage your learning and undertake an appropriate amount of
out-of-class independent study and research and industry guests speak about
professional practice.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Class |
Class content |
Task / Assessment due dates |
Elements
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4th July |
1 |
GSPF walk through Artistic Idea |
Attend artist brief and site analysis; write your response |
2/3/4/5/ |
July11 |
2 |
Artist presentations The Artistic Manifesto |
Write an artistic Manifesto for your Public Arts Practice. |
1/2/3/6/ |
July18 |
3 |
Artist presentations The Artistic Idea |
Present Manifesto |
4/3/2/1 |
July 25 |
4 |
Artist presentations The Artistic Idea. Select two methods from 4 to work on Zine, Throwie, Minature World, Stencil |
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1/2/3/4 |
August 1 |
5 |
Artist presentations The Artistic Idea Instructional works Brief |
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1/2/3/4/5 |
August 8 |
6 |
Artist presentations. |
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1/2/3/4/5/ |
August 15 |
7 |
Artist presentations, Instructional works |
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1/2/3 |
August 22 |
8 |
Artist presentations, Instructional works |
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2/3/4/5 |
August 29 |
9 |
Artist presentations Instructional works presentation |
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1/2/3/4/5/6 |
September 5 |
10 |
Artist presentations |
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5/6 |
September 12 |
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Artist presentations |
Present one of the selected methods |
1/2/3/4 |
September 19 |
11 |
Mid Semester Break |
Mid Semester Break |
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September 26 |
12 |
Artist presentations
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1/2/3/4/ |
October 3 |
13 |
Artist presentations
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1/2/3/4/ |
October 10 |
14 |
Artist presentations Miniature World |
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1/2/3/4/5/6 |
October 17 |
15 |
Artist presentations Miniature World |
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1/2/3/4/5/6 |
October 24 |
16 |
Artist presentations Miniature World Presentation |
Assessment Assessment folio should include: Manifesto Public Art Work and or documentation Instructional Works, Zine, Stencil, Throwie Miniature Worlds research/brief/documentation Visual Diary: • weekly tasks • brief research • Presentations: Images and notes
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1/2/3/4/5/6 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Forbat, S. 2009 40 years : Kaldor public art projects NSW, Botany. |
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Hogg, G & Sharp, K. (eds) 2011, Outer site : the intercultural projects of RMIT art in public space with a foreword by Lucy Lippard, Balnarring, Vic. : McCulloch & McCulloch Australian Art Books. |
Other Resources
Forbat, S. 2009 40 years : Kaldor public art projects NSW, Botany.
Hogg, G & Sharp, K. (eds) 2011, Outer site : the intercultural projects of RMIT art in public space with a foreword by Lucy Lippard, Balnarring, Vic. : McCulloch & McCulloch Australian Art Books.
Frayling C, Charity R & O’Reilly L 2005 Re views : artists and public space. London, UK : Black Dog Books.
Library Subject Guides: Art in Public Spaces
You will be encouraged to attend exhibition openings and visit public art projects/sites outside of your learning environment. RMIT school of Art has two galleries and an ongoing exhibition program.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
- Practical tasks, a series of major projects
- Direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
- Completion of a visual diary and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- Direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence.
Assessment is based on your ability to undertake the following:
- Originate and realise a complete public art project, including managing its creative, technical and organisational components
- Create public artwork of a professional standard for the public domain
- Articulate and present ideas about public artwork in relevant contexts
- Evaluate, explain and discuss work in a professional context.
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 satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
Assessment Tasks
Semester 2: DIY PUBLIC ART
1. Assessment title: Manifesto/Concept to work with…
Due date: July 18th
Semester: 2
Week: 3
2. Assessment title: The Artistic Idea
Description: Power point presentation/Marquette
Due date: Aug 8th
Semester: 2
Week: 6
3. Assessment title: Instructional Art Works …
Description: Project outline/material produced/documentation
Due date: August 29th
Semester: 2
Week: 9
4. Assessment title: Selected project
Description: selected project concept/elements/documentation
Due date: Oct 10th
Semester: 2
Week: 14
5. Assessment title: Instant Messenger Throwies
Description: Present on a Public Artwork/Artist of your choosing. Outline the work/artist. Share images.
Due date: Oct 24th
Semester: 2
Week: 16
6. Assessment title: Weekly presentation
Description: Present on a Public Artwork/Artist of your choosing. Outline the work/artist. Share images.
7. Folio/Visual Diary:
Description: Folio presenting evidence and documentation of responses to each of your briefs.
Your visual diary should be a living document that provides insights to your influences, your ideas
and how they impact your practice.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
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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