Course Title: Evolve ideas for professional creative work

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2025

Course Code: VART6496C

Course Title: Evolve ideas for professional creative work

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 

 

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: C6174 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts

Course Contact: Tyler Payne

Course Contact Phone: +61399254320

Course Contact Email: tyler.payne@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

None

Course Description

In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to develop the conceptual aspects of any creative practice, including through the processes of evaluation, critical thinking and research.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPPR615 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 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 and 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 when generating and maturing 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 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  
  • 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

**Evolve ideas for professional creative work has four specialist streams of which you select and successfully complete 2 specialist streams from the 4; Painting, Photography, Printmaking
and/or Sculpture. 
Please refer to the individual Canvas Syllabus.

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.

 

 WeekTopicAssessment / Learning activities

Week 1

 

Introduction to:

  • Assessment Tasks Evolve ideas for professional creative work   (AT1 Experimental  Portfolio and  AT 2 Experimental Portfolio Workbook )
  • Course Content
  • Proposal of experimental portfolio project and theme discussion

Class Activities: 

   Consideration of plan for the 8 weeks assigned to this assessment

 

 

Week 2

 

Discussion - contextual research and critical thinking 

Begin experimenting with chosen print techniques and process.

Templates for AT1 & AT2 

 

Research artists of influence both conceptually and technically 

Week 3

 

 

Trial and experiment with process  to develop and explore outcomes

Document works in progress (unfinished) for AT1

    

Week 4 

 

Individual discussion on chosen research and concepts

Trial and experiment with chosen print technique 

 

Document works in progress for AT1

 

Consider technical issues and potential revisions to realise outcomes.

Analysis and adapt work to support concepts

Week 5

 

Group tutorial in collaborative peer discussion on chosen research and concepts including presentation of one work

Trial and experiment with chosen print technique 

Post work on allocated discussion board Reflect critically on work in progress to make informed developmental decisions

At2  1f. 1g.

Document works in progress for AT1

Week 6

 

Trial and experiment with chosen print technique to extend development of outcomes.

Document works in progress for AT1

Document works in context considering site and genre for AT1

Week 7

 

Resolve finished artworks 

Proposal plan for Major Project 

Artist statement discussion

Document works in progress for AT1

Document works in context considering site and genre for AT1

Complete proposal next portfolio project

Artist Statement consideration 

Week 8

 

  • Resolve finished artworks 
  • Evolve ideas for professional creative work   (AT1 Experimental  Portfolio and  AT 2 Experimental Portfolio Workbook )  DUE Friday 26 August 
 

Week 9

 

Introduction to:

  • Assessment Tasks Originate  (Major Portfolio and  Major Portfolio Workbook )
  • Course Content
  • Proposal of project and theme discussion

 

 

Class Activities: 

  •  Major Portfolio Workbook Template 
  • Theme Development for Major Portfolio 
  • Timeline & Plan

 

     

Week 10 

 

 

Discussion & Preparatory tasks related to individual projects. These may be filing copper plates, preparing lino blocks, stripping screens depending on student proposal

Initial idea development and discussion

 

Week 11

 

Workshop

Class Activities: 

    Execute techniques of your chosen process/s to realise your concept and theme.

Week 12

 

AT1 concepts

 

Intellectual Property, WH&S and sustainability of practice

Class Activities

  • AT1 - reflection & refinement
  • Major Portfolio Workbook WH&S Template

Week 13

  

AT1 concepts

AT2 Q 1l, Discussion Board of works in progress for peer review and feedback 

Class Activities

  • AT1
  • Post work on discussion board

Week 14

 

 

AT1 refinement and reflection on outcomes. 

Class Activities

  • AT1
  •  AT 2 Major Portfolio Workbook

Week 15 

 

AT1 concepts

Expanding Creative Approach

Class Activities 

  • AT1 
  • Discussion Board with Peer Review 
  • AT 2 Major Portfolio Workbook 

Week 16 

 

 

AT1

Expanding Creative Approach

 

 

Originate a body of independent creative work AT1 Major Portfolio & AT 2 Major Portfolio Workbook DUE 27 OCtober, 2022

Class Activities 

  • AT1 finalise Major Portfolio & document work for submission at end of the week  

Week 17

 

Assessment   

 

 


Student support

Your first point of contact for any support needs with your assessments should be your teacher and assessor. If you require further support, you should consider contacting the following support services at RMIT. 


Assessment adjustments

Students requiring support or adjustments for their formal assessments task or exams should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS), for more information on the types of adjustments provided, have a look at the adjustments to assessment website.


Special consideration

If unexpected circumstances affect your ability to complete an assessment you can apply for special consideration.  For more information have a look at RMIT's special consideration page.


Appeals

As an RMIT student you are entitled to seek a review of decisions that impact on your studies. For more information have a look at RMIT's appeals page


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

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.  

 

You must receive satisfactory in all the assessments for creative work in the two specialisations you have selected to be deemed competent in the unit of competency Evolve ideas for professional creative work. 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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