Course Title: Contextualising Print Practice

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Contextualising Print Practice

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
VART3452	City Campus	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2016, Sem 2 2017
VART3556	Hong Kong Arts Centre	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	Offsh3 16

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
VART3556	Hong Kong Arts Centre	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	OFFSe22019 (All)
VART3556	Hong Kong Arts Centre	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	OFFSe22020 (HA23)

Course Coordinator: Rhett D'Costa

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2970

Course Coordinator Email: rhett.dcosta@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: RMIT Melbourne Campus, bld2, level 3, room 09

Course Coordinator Availability: Appointment via email

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

VART3451 Innovation in Print Imaging.

Course Description

In this course you will investigate the contributing influence of imaging technologies on the artistic, stylistic and conceptual production of fine prints. You will explore complex creative processes alongside sophisticated visualisation strategies to enable you to produce prints of the finest quality. You will also experiment with print imaging technology, including photographic, digital, intaglio and/or relief processes to diversify your options for fine print production. You will deepen your analytical thinking and making skills to locate your studio practice within the broader context of fine art. In consultation with your lecturer, you will take responsibility for the determination of your study program and will be supported to consider appropriate options for your arts practice.

This is a work integrated learning (WIL) course. The key feature of WIL courses is that learning experiences simulate the working life of professional practitioners. As such this course introduces you to a research based approach to print based art making and its related practices by working as a practicing artist in a studio based learning context.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

You will be assessed on your development of the following program capabilities in this course:
• acquire knowledge of creative practice and theory and their applications to fine art
• effectively communicate through artistic production across a range of media and studio methods with awareness of local and global contexts
• develop a critically reflective arts practice, in order to participate in a career as a participant of the cultural and creative industries
• engage in continued learning and independent practice, in response to developments in technology, culture and artistic production
• apply practical knowledge and a philosophy of fine art in which to base your professional practice or future study.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
• develop a conceptual studio work project proposal that articulates clear production outcomes.
• explore how the histories and theories of photography and printmaking can assist you in developing projects and making reproductive works that relate to your studio practice.
• critically discuss your own work and the work of others in relation to the key concepts of traditional and contemporary reproductive technologies
• utilise appropriate visual language to articulate the conceptual ideas in your work.
• safely handle photographic and printmaking materials and processes.

Overview of Learning Activities

In this course you will experiment with various print and photographic technologies as a process of creation and enquiry. You will learn to use technologies in ways that compliment and inform your studio specialisation by making art works. You will also employ analytical, technical and interpretative processes to critically evaluate the use of technologies for creative practice using a range of reflective learning tools.
Through workshops, demonstrations, seminars, lectures and group discussions you will engage in a range of learning activities that explore technologies, tools and processes such as the hand made, digital, electronic, mechanical & workshop equipment & processes, and hardware & software. You will also explore safe working practices, industry standards and extend your knowledge, language and vocabulary of technology.
You will 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

Melbourne Campus
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.
Hong Kong Campus
Hong Kong Art School 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 resources through RMIT University Library.
Hong Kong Art School 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 programme 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.

 

Assessment will occur for both the intensive and regular teaching weeks. Assessment for Intensive weeks will be 30% of your final grade and regular teaching weeks will compose of 70% of your final grade.

 

Assessment for both intensive and regular week will include:

Folio of Resolved Artworks

Produce artwork that demonstrates an ability to:

• Realise conceptual development
• Sustain engagement with projects and studio
• Resolve artwork through the development of ideas and making
• Engage inventive and experimental approaches to projects

Application of Studio Methods

Realise responses to projects that demonstrate:

• Methodological proficiencies in your studio major
• Links between ideas and the use of materials and processes
• Experimentation with studio methods, techniques and media
• Effective and safe use of media specific tools and equipment

Critical Reflection and Documentation

Through tutorials, ePortfolio and/or visual diaries:

• Engage in critical dialogue, discuss and critique your own artwork and the artwork of others
• Identify, transcribe and analyse feedback and show how it and your own reflections have been responded to through the making process
• Professionally document the conceptual, material and technical development of your artwork
• Identify and discuss through reports, reviews and journals, cultural influences in your artwork

 

Detailed Assessment tasks and dates for assessment submissions for intensive week and regular teaching weeks will be provided for students through the online system and/or through student email. At the conclusion of assessments, an assessment feedback rubric will be provided for each student through the online system.

 

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. < http://www1.rmit.edu.au/disability>

You can find a short guide to these avenues with links to relevant documents on the RMIT page: Assessment Forms http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/forms/assessment

 

Use the form: Application for extension of time for submission of assessable work <http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf> to apply for an extension of seven or fewer days from the original due date for submission of assignments, projects, or essays. This form can be lodged electronically (emailed to your Offering Coordinator) no later than one working day before the original submission due date.

 

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

 

RMIT’s Assessment policy <http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1> outlines your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your lecturers.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures.

Penalties for late submission: (See details above for avenues for extension or special consideration.)

Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised as follows:
For assessment tasks 1 to 5 days late, a penalty of 10% (of total available marks) per day
For assessment tasks more than 5 days late, a student will only be eligible for a Pass (PA) or Fail (NN)

Weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) are considered when counting late submissions.

 

Course grades available:
HD High distinction (80 – 100)
DI Distinction (70 – 79)
CR Credit (60 – 69)
PA Pass (50 – 59)
NN Fail (0 – 49)