Course Title: Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: VART6380C
Course Title: Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
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 4815
Course Contact Email: svdsc.mac@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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.
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 relevant to own art form 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 of ideas and research opportunities and consider any intellectual property requirements 2.4 Identify the potential for individualised and/or specialised research based on current practice 2.5 Evolve own ideas, and develop innovative approaches and a strategy to realise them 2.6 Hone and adapt concepts for work based on emerging ideas and research |
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 Extend techniques and the expression of ideas in work 4.3 Challenge, adapt and refine the evolving creative work |
Element: |
5. Resolve technical and conceptual challenges |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Troubleshoot technical challenges that arise when creating the work based on detailed understanding of specialised materials and processes 5.2 Develop innovative solutions that allow for experimental approaches 5.3 Apply solutions that enhance the conceptual integrity of the work |
Element: |
6. Finish and prepare work for public presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Finish work to a professional standard using specialised techniques for the chosen art form 6.2 Develop and apply effective approaches to safety and sustainability in the final preparation of work |
Element: |
7. Evaluate professional work |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Seek and apply constructive feedback from others 7.2 Evaluate work against planned strategy for own creative practice 7.3 Evaluate own work in the context of work by others 7.4 Adjust work processes and practice to improve technical, conceptual and commercial outcomes |
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.
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
Learning activities will consist of:
• in class activities
• out-of-class activities
• peer teaching and class presentations
• online research
• group discussion
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
Teaching Schedule
DIGITAL SPECIALISATION
Week 1 |
Introduction to unit:
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Photoshop
Staff presentation on individual career and work |
Week 2 |
Photography Revision
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Forced Perspective Workshop - students to work in groups of three - create ten images of forced perspective - edit in groups |
Week 3 |
Introduction to Workshop 2: 15 Day Photography Challenge Project 1: Processing Ideas and Experimenting:
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Workshop 2: 15 Day Photography Challenge
Focal Length Park Activity |
Week 4 |
Project 1: Processing Ideas and Experimenting:
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Students to submit their Photo 15 project.
Introduction to Photoshop
Students to edit photos they have begun creating for Photo 15 project Students will be directed to do their first photoshoot for homework for Project 1. |
Week 5 | Review of Student’s tests of physically manipulating photographs |
Students must bring their first photoshoot to class. Project 1 Brief: Processing Ideas and Experimenting: Individual and group tutorials
Non Destructive Editing
Students will be directed to do their second photo-shoot for homework for Project 1. |
Week 6 | Review of Student’s tests of physically manipulating photographs |
Research Activity
Students must bring their second photoshoot to class. - Post production session on photoshoot no 2 - spot healing - layer masks - dodging and burning Students will be directed to do their third photo-shoot for homework for Project 1. |
Week 7 |
Presentation: Writing an artist statement - Teacher presentation on artist statement methods |
Artist Statement Activity
Post Production continues on Project One - One on One tutorial time with teacher - Series development |
Week 8 |
Post Production continues on Project One Printing |
Research Students must bring their first draft of artist statement to class.
Post Production continues on Project One - One on One tutorial time with teacher - Series development Set up photos for printing on Epson 9900
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Mid Semester Break | ||
Week 9 |
CLASS PRESENTATIONS
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CLASS PRESENTATIONS
PRINT SERIES in pairs |
Week 10 | Tutorial Week | Tutorial Week |
Week 11 |
Project 2 Brief: Handouts provided and project explained Presentation on relevant artists followed by class discussion Individual and group tutorials |
Excursion – visit photography or art exhibition Students will be directed to do their first photo shoot for homework for Project 2. |
Week 12 | Project Two Post Production |
Research Activity
One on One tutorials - Photoshop Exercises - Series Development Students will be directed to do their second photo shoot for homework for Project 2. |
Week 13 | Project Two Post Production |
Bring images to work on in class Photoshop Exercises Students will be directed to do their third photo shoot for homework for Project 2. |
Week 14 | Project Two Post Production | Final Photoshoot is imported, catalogued, key worded, edited in a non destructive manner |
Week 15 |
Peer Review for students:
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Final Post Production Lesson Set up files for print |
Week 16 | Assessment Preparation |
Print Final Series Assessment folio should include:
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PRINTMAKING SPECIALISATION
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 screen printing. Introduction to the work of key practitioners Course information and requirements Discussion regarding Task 1 |
Task 1 |
Week 2 |
Introduction: Health and Safety, Conventions and Terminology. Overview of semester delivery. Paper stencil demonstration Students prepare paper stencils Screen allocation Print paper stencils |
Task 1 |
Week 3 |
Demonstration of exposure application on screens and stencil exposure Continue with printing paper stencils. Students continue to plan work with demonstrations in mind for following week. |
Task 1 |
Week 4 | Students will apply emulsion and expose screens and / or continue with stencil printing | Task 1 |
Week 5 | Demonstrate splitting channels of an image on photoshop for photographic aspect of project |
Task 1 |
Week 6 |
Demonstrate greyscale bitmap of a photographic image on photoshop. Continue printing and working on portfolio. |
Task 1 |
Week 7 |
Continue printing and working on portfolio.
Discussion of Task 2 outline View examples of differing intaglio techniques |
Task 1 |
Mid semester break | ||
Week 8 |
Continue printing and working on finalising screen print portfolio
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Task 1 Due by the end of Week 8 |
Week 9 |
Intaglio printmaking - plate preparation Introduction to soft ground Soft ground textures Discussion aquatint Etching plates |
Task 2 |
Week 10 |
Sharpie blockout Aquatint demonstration Drypoint |
Task 2 |
Week 11 |
Demonstrate transfer of image and editioning Demonstrate chin collé |
Task 2 |
Week 12 | Work on resolving images/ plates | Task 2 |
Work on resolving images/ plates | Task 2 | |
Week 14 | Finalise plates, complete projects for editioning | Task 2 |
Week 15 | Editioning | Task 2 |
Week 16 | Editioning |
Task 2 Task due Week 17 |
PAINTING SPECIALISATION
Week 1 |
Introduction to the course Assessment overview Canvas Delivery of Assessment Task 1
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Assessment Task 1 Painting methods and materials Demonstrations: Painting media |
Week 2 | Students continue Assessment Task 1 |
Demonstrations: Stretching watercolour paper Stretching Canvas Preparing supports |
Week 3 | Student consultations | DUE: 1a Painting based on Object |
Week 4 | Student consultations | DUE: 1e Painting based on Colour |
Week 5 | Student consultations | DUE: 1i Painting based on Sentence |
Week 6 | Task 1 Group Presentation and Task submission |
DUE 1 Painting Exercises Group Presentation and Peer review |
Week 7 |
Delivery of Assessment Task 2, 1a. Lecture: The Expanded Field |
Assessment Task 2 Contemporary themes in Painting |
Week 8 | Task 2, 1a. Collaborative Painting presentation |
Group Presentation |
Week 9 |
Students commence Task 2, 1b. Individual artworks Student consultations |
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Week 10 | Student consultations | |
Week 11 | Task 2, 1b. and 1c. submission |
DUE Task 2, 1b. Individual painting (The expanded field) 1c. Trials and support work |
Week 12 |
Delivery of Assessment Task 2, 1d. Lecture: Appropriation |
Excursion NGV collection |
Week 13 |
Students commence Task 2, 1d. Individual artworks Student consultations |
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Week 14 | Student consultations | |
Week 15 | Student consultations | |
Week 16 |
Task 2, 1d. and 1e. and 2 submission |
DUE Task 2, 1d. Individual painting (Appropriation) 1e. Trials and support work 2. All Visual Diary tasks |
SCULPTURE SPECIALISATION
Week 1 |
Course Overview, Intro to Assessment 1 Head Modelling/Casting |
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Week 2 | Class discussion/Individual feedback session based on Concept development | |
Week 3 |
Commence making Marquette Class and one on one discussions |
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Week 4 |
Intro to Assessment 1 Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity Finish off Marquette Class and one on one discussions |
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Week 5 |
Apply latex to create molds Class and one on one discussions |
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Week 6 |
Pouring plaster molds Class and one on one discussions Materials and Processes |
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Week 7 |
Class and one on one discussions Materials and Processes |
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Week 8 |
Class and one on one discussions Materials and Processes |
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Week 9 |
Class and one on one discussions Materials and Processes |
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Week 10 |
Class and one on one discussions Materials and Processes |
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Week 11 |
Class and one on one discussions Materials and Processes |
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Week 12 | Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity |
Presentations |
Week 13 | Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity | Presentations |
Week 14 | Work on Assessment 2 | |
Week 15 | Work on Assessment 2 | |
Week 16 | Present Assessment 2 | Assessment 2 Due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include two projects. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
Assessment Tasks
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.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria
DIGTIAL SPECIALISATION
Assessment Task 1:Processing and Experimentation Photo Series
Due Week 9
Assessment Task 2: Conceptual Vision Photo Series
Due Week 16
PRINTMAKING SPECIALISATION
Assessment Task 1:Text to Image
Due Week 9
Assessment Task 2: Objects as Reference
Due Week 16
PAINTING SPECIALISATION
Assessment Task 1:Painting Methods and Materials
Due Week 9
Assessment Task 2: Contemporary themes in painting
Due Week 16
SCULPTURE SPECIALISATION
Assessment Task 1: Head Modelling/Casting
Due Week 9
Assessment Task 2: Concept Brief/Self -Initiated sculptures
Due Week 16
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
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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