Course Title: Drawing Elective

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Drawing Elective

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

VART1325

City Campus

Undergraduate

340H Art

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 2 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2016,
Sem 1 2017,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 1 2024

VART1325

City Campus

Undergraduate

340H Art

Internet

 Sem 1 2021

VART3702

RMIT University Vietnam

Undergraduate

340H Art

Face-to-Face

 Viet2 2021,
Viet2 2022,
Viet2 2023

VART3732

RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus

Undergraduate

340H Art

Face-to-Face

 Viet2 2022,
Viet2 2023

Course Coordinator: Greg Creek

Course Coordinator Phone: 9925 5396

Course Coordinator Email: greg.creek@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Bld 4 Level 5

Course Coordinator Availability: Via appointment or by Email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Assumed knowledge 
 
Students would benefit from previous participation in a life drawing program but the course will accommodate those with no previous experience. 


Course Description

You will learn studio skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in drawing the figure. As well as exploring the studio methods and materials associated with life drawing and aesthetics, you will also be able to name, theorise and apply its attendant language and concepts. 

 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course provides you with the ability to:

a)    Develop a critically informed arts practice, in order to continually develop, change and plan for a future that is both informed and improved by arts practice.
b)    Find creative solutions to constraints and challenges in a fine art context.


Course Learning Outcomes 

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

  1. Explore the methods and materials concerning life drawing including: the application of appropriate materials in a range of drawing modes and studio settings; perspective and non- perspective approaches to visual representation; proportion, form, weight and volume; figure/ground relationships; positive/negative space; use of props and backdrops; details of head, feet, hands; depiction of movement; serial and sequential works. 
  2. Develop connections between art language, terms and concepts and your studio work. 
  3. Document your learning journey. 
  4. Demonstrate appropriate Occupational Health & Safety rules in the drawing studio and observe the prescribed protocols concerning working with clothed and unclothed models.
     


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectures, tutorials, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.  

This course is a practical, studio-based course that will introduce you to life drawing.  It will also require you to engage in research and participate online to build your capacity in the terms and concepts of life drawing and aesthetics. You will engage with a structured program and also be encouraged to pursue your own creative direction in the drawing studio. 


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. 

Facilities for practical learning are provided in the studio, including paper, but students should provide their own drawing materials. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal. 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. 

Students must consolidate and submit a folio of drawings (usually 12 – 15). Assessment will be conducted by a panel of Drawing staff that includes the lecturer of the Course and the Course Coordinator of the Drawing Studio. Regular attendance is required.  

Assessment Tasks 

  • Folio and Presentation of resolved works 50% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4 
  • Research journal, documentation, and support materials 40% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4 
  • Feedback Reflections 10% CLO2 and CLO3 

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.  

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 program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.  

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