Course Title: Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5308 Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Title: Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 50
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Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
VART6252C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
340T Art |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2013, Term2 2013, Term1 2014, Term1 2015, VE 2016, Term1 2016, Term2 2016 |
Course Contact: Jennifer Cabraja
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email: tafeart@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will explore the diverse application of sculpture to communicate ideas. This will include developing sculpture skills and confidence with various sculpture techniques and ideas to develop an individual style or voice.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVSCU401A Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture |
Elements: |
Create finished sculptures Develop ideas for sculptures Develop proficiency with a range of sculptural techniques and media Evaluate own sculptural work Organise sculpture resources |
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.
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
- Written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- Completion of visual diary and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- Direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence.
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