Course Title: Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: VART6403C
Course Title: Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5351 - Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging
Course Contact: Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: svdsc.mac@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teachers
Robert Gale
robert.gale@rmit.edu.au
Kirsty Macafee
kirsty.macafee@rmit.edu.au
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
None
Course Description
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to conceptualise, develop and realise an innovative personal body of work from your original concept through to a high quality final presentation.
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
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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.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities & out-of-class activities
List of possibilities include
- Group discussion
- Online research
- Workshopping
- Independent project based work
- Teacher directed group activities/projects
Teaching Schedule
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Please 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 |
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Week |
Class content |
Assessment |
01 |
Introduction + Semester Milestones
Individual students to meet with their principle mentor, one-on-one, to discuss the refinement of their folio progress. |
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02 |
Students to work in studio and/or on location to develop and refine their folio presentation. One-on-one feedback and mentoring by appointment with teaching staff. Staff folio project presentations |
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03 |
Students to work in studio and/or on location to develop and refine their folio presentation. One-on-one feedback and mentoring by appointment with teaching staff.
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04 |
Students to work in studio and/or on location to develop and refine their folio presentation. One-on-one feedback and mentoring by appointment with teaching staff. Lighting Shooting demonstration
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05 |
Students to work in studio and/or on location to develop and refine their folio presentation. One-on-one feedback and mentoring by appointment with teaching staff. |
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06 |
Students to work in studio and/or on location to develop and refine their folio presentation. One-on-one feedback and mentoring by appointment with teaching staff. |
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07 |
A01: Progress Assessment 1 – Group critique + feedback session |
A01: Progress Assessment 1 Graded
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08 |
Students to work in studio and/or on location to develop and refine their folio presentation. One-on-one feedback and mentoring by appointment with teaching staff. Continued refinement of photography, preparing files for output & folio presentation - Mentoring with teacher
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MID Semester Break |
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09 |
A02: Progress Assessment 2 – Group critique + feedback session
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A02: Progress Assessment 2 Graded |
10 |
Students to work in studio and/or on location to develop and refine their folio presentation. One-on-one feedback and mentoring by appointment with teaching staff. Continued refinement of photography, preparing files for output & folio presentation - Mentoring with teacher
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Students to work in studio and/or on location to develop and refine their folio presentation. One-on-one feedback and mentoring by appointment with teaching staff. Continued refinement of photography, preparing files for output & folio presentation - Mentoring with teacher
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12 |
Students to work in studio and/or on location to develop and refine their folio presentation and/or work in digital computer labs to access presentation equipment/software suitable for production requirements and content implications. Continued refinement of photography, preparing files for output & folio presentation - Mentoring with teacher
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13 |
A03: Final Folio – Submission of printed and digital folio |
A03: Final Folio Submission |
14 |
Exhibition print selection preparation + meetings. Panel meetings to discuss exhibition image selection |
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15 |
Exhibition print/mounting preparation |
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16 |
Exhibition print/mounting preparation |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Please see Canvas for resources |
References
Please see Canvas for resources |
Other Resources
Please see Canvas for other resources that relate to this unit.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include both project work and a presentation of a progressive work in progress leading to the completion and presentation of a final folio of images. Throughout the semester, you will present this work to both a panel of industry experts and your peers.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this unit are UNGRADED + GRADED. To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
Assessment A01: Progress Assessment + feedback session #01
GRADED
One on One by appointment folio progress and images
Due: Week 7
Assessment A02 Progress Assessment + feedback session #02
GRADED
Group assessment of folio progress and images
Due: Week 9
Assessment A03 Final Folio
Final submission/assessment of completed folio (printed)
GRADED
Due: Week 13
Grades which apply to curriculum-based courses:
CHD |
High Distinction |
CDI |
Distinction |
CC |
Credit |
CAG |
Pass |
NYC |
Not Yet Competent |
DNS |
Did Not Submit |
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. The assessment matrix for this course is
available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
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.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
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Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Adjustments to Assessment
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
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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.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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