Course Title: Introductory Print Practice

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Introductory Print Practice

Credit Points: 12

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
VART3550	Hong Kong Arts Centre	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	Offsh1 13, Offsh1 14, Offsh1 15, Offsh1 16
VART3449	City Campus	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015

Course Coordinator: Jazmina Cininas

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2767

Course Coordinator Email:jazmina.cininas@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 49.B.12

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.

Course Description

Melbourne Campus
This course introduces you to the practice of contemporary fine art print imaging processes and is designed to assist you in developing analytical and technical print knowledge and skills. The course is designed to motivate and involve you in analytical thinking about visual perceptions via the printed image, and to engage in objective evaluation and study. Set projects will address ideas, concepts, materials and methods of production, the role of presentation, and health and safety issues within the print imaging studios. Central to this course is the development of an understanding of various print technologies including intaglio, relief, digital or photographic, and their place within historical, theoretical and conceptual fine art print imaging practice.

Hong Kong Campus
This course introduces you to the practice of contemporary fine art print imaging processes and is designed to assist you in developing analytical and technical print knowledge and skills. The course is designed to motivate and involve you in analytical thinking about visual perceptions via the printed image, and to engage in objective evaluation and study. Set projects will address ideas, concepts, materials and methods of production, the role of presentation, and health and safety issues within the print imaging studios. Central to this course is the development of an understanding of digital and photographic print technologies and their place within historical, theoretical and conceptual fine art print imaging practice.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

• find creative solutions to constraints and challenges in a fine art context
• effectively communicate via artistic production in a range of media and modes with awareness of and sensitivity to a range of local and global contexts and cultures
• develop a critically reflective arts practice, in order to continually develop, change and plan for a future that is both informed and improved by arts practice
• develop individual and collaborative modes of working and apply skills in teamwork, leadership and self-management

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• apply conceptual and technical skills in a range of print imaging processes in response to set projects
• utilise strategies to combine and hybridise print imaging processes
• make connections between image conceptualisation, visualisation and print imaging strategies referencing both contemporary and historical artists in discussions and feedback sessions
• consider archival issues related to materials and processes
• research and discuss the role of the printed image and the multiple within contemporary art practice
• describe and apply safe print imaging studio practices

Overview of Learning Activities

In this course you will engage with the studio as a process of creation and as a site of practice and enquiry. Learning is studio and lab based which means your learning is activated through experimenting, exploring, testing, envisioning, observing, and playing with a range of materials and art making processes and methods in a studio environment to develop you as an art practitioner.

You will engage in a range of learning activities such as making works, experimenting with materials, practice based research, workshops, presentations, demonstrations, lectorials, gallery and site visits, reflective writing, group discussions, consultations on your studio work and occupational health and safety demonstrations.

You will also receive verbal and/or written feedback from academic staff and peers through a variety of consultations and tutorials. This feedback will help you to track how your learning is progressing against the specified learning outcomes and capabilities for this course. In classes you will engage in critical reflection and reviews.

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT University will provide you with a range of resources and tools to engage in this course, including studio and workshop facilities, online systems and professional equipment specific to your studio area. A selected range of supplies are available, as well as support from technical staff. You will also have access to a wide range of online and hardcopy resources through RMIT University Library.

RMIT University is in close proximity to a broad range of galleries and cultural venues which you will be expected to visit as part of your course. Professional studio specific workshops, labs and suppliers are also readily accessible.

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the learning outcomes of this course and on your development against the program capabilities. The work resulting from your studio practice will be presented for assessment. It may consist of a range of works and/or presentation that either respond to a project outline or are self-directed and will be assessed by academic staff.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Studio Coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

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

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document.