Course Title: Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: VART6219C
Course Title: Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5308 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Phillip Allan
Course Contact Phone: 99254030
Course Contact Email: philip.allan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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 develop skills and knowledge required to use drawing skills and other visual representation tools to develop, refine and communicate ideas for creative work. The focus of the course is on identifying, developing and refining drawing and visual representation as cognitive tools in a professional practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVACD501A Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
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Element: |
1. Evaluate the role of drawing in professional practice |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
2. Support practice through experimentation with drawing and visual representation |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Initiate, develop and evolve ideas through the use of different materials and techniques 2.2 Consider the presentation context in selecting techniques, tools and materials 2.3 Create variety in compositional formats and spatial fields through use of visual elements 2.4 Experiment with techniques to produce single and multi-colour visuals 2.5 Select and use multimedia approaches to visualising 2.6 Compare and contrast the value of electronic and hand drawing for specific purposes |
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Element: |
3. Develop individual approach to use of drawing |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Evaluate completed drawings in terms of their success in communicating ideas 3.2 Evaluate the process of drawing and visual representation as a professional practice tool 3.3 Determine the value and place of drawing and visual representation in own practice based on experimentation |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have acquired the skills and knowledge to produce drawings that represent and communicate ideas linked to your elective practices.
Details of Learning Activities
Your learning activities will take place in a studio. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. Learning resources include access to studios and computer laboratories and relevant software. You will be expected to make use of the library resources.
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
· teacher directed group activities/projects
· class exercises to review discussions/lectures
· peer teaching and class presentations
· group discussion
· studio work
2. Out-of-class activities include:
· practical exercises
· reading articles and excerpts
· preparing for discussionproject work
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Course content |
Task / Assessment due dates |
Elements |
1 |
No class |
All assignments, projects and studio work will be required to be submitted in a folio at the end of semester: November 4 - 9 |
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2 |
Animal Series 1: Pigs heads |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 |
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3 |
Animal Series 2 : Animal bones Semester 2 : Drawing Powerpoint |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 |
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4 |
Animal Series 3: Plastic animals |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
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5 |
Discarded objects 1: TV sets – mixed media |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
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6 |
Discarded objects 2: Detritus Project |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
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7 |
Working with paper 1: Collage Still Life |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
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8 |
Working with paper 2: Phone book text |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
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9 |
On location drawing 1: Botanical gardens / Melbourne central: Visual diary drawing (no photography)
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2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
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10 Tutorial week |
On location drawing 2: Botanical gardens or Melbourne central 2: Studio drawing |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
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No class |
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11 |
Mid semester break |
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12 |
On location drawing 3: Narrative drawing |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
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13 |
Process to Find 1: Self directed project: Initial sketches |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
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14 |
Process to Find 2: Self directed project: Development drawings |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3. |
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15 |
Process to Find 3: Self directed project: Final drawing(s) |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
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16 |
No class |
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17 |
Assessment/moderation |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will be encouraged to attend exhibition openings and visit galleries outside of your learning environment. RMIT school of Art has two galleries and an ongoing exhibition program.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through completion of a body of work that demonstrates concept development, understanding of materials and adhering to the guidelines of working in the drawing studio.
Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
- Practical tasks, a major project and a short test
- Direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
- Written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- Completion of an art journal and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- Direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence.
Assessment is based on your ability to undertake the following:
- Use the process of drawing and visual representation to support professional activities in art and design practice
- Apply a broad range of drawing techniques.
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Evidence of the ability to:
Use the process of drawing and visual representation to support professional activities in art and design practice
Apply a broad range of drawing techniques.
- Semester 1 assessment:
- The Semester 2 assessment requirements assume a ‘satisfactory’ result in Semester 1.
- For some students extra drawings from Semester 2 are required.
- Semester 2 Assessment(assuming a ‘satisfactory’ in semester 1):
Present a 13 week folio containing:
- 6 resolved drawings
- All works from the ‘Process to Find’ project
- Sketches & backup drawings
- Visual Diary tasks
Assessment dates: November 4 – 9
Note: All three weeks of activity in the ‘Process to Find’ project need to be presented regardless of attendance
All drawings should be sprayed, to minimise smudging, and stored flat.
Drawings presented rolled up or folded at tutorial /assessment will not be accepted.
Assessment Matrix
Unit title |
Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
RMIT Unit code |
VART6219C |
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National code |
CUVPUA501A |
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Assessment task |
Elements/ PCs |
*Required knowledge
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*Required skills
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*Critical aspects of evidence
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1. Semester 1: Folio of 8 resolved drawings, backup sketch drawings and Visual diary
2. Semester 2 Folio of 6 resolved drawings, backup sketch drawings and Visual diary
3. Semester 2: Process to Find project drawings
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1/2/3
1/2/3
1/2/3
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1.1-1.4 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.3
1.1-1.4 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.3
1.1-1.4 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.3
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-Role of drawing and visual representation in different areas of visual communication practice -Different approaches to drawing and visualizing potential --Benefits and uses of drawing skills to the professional practitioner -Typical ways in which drawing can be used at a professional level as an idea, or problem-solving and research tool -Physical properties and capabilities of a wide range of materials and tools used in drawing and visual representation -intellectual property issues and legislation in relation to drawing and visualisation - Sustainability considerations for drawing as a professional practice tool - OHS issues associated with the tools and materials used for drawing and visual representation, including use of computers.
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-Communication skills to discuss ideas with others -Critical thinking skills to evaluate information and ideas about potentially complex and abstract concepts -Initiative and enterprise skills to see opportunities for enhancement of practice through drawing development -Learning and self-management skills to evaluate own work in terms of professional development needs -Problem-solving skills to use drawing and visual representation as part of the problem-solving process -Technical skills to apply different drawing techniques -Technology skills to experiment with digital drawing techniques.
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Evidence of the ability to: -Use the process of drawing and visual representation to support professional activities in art and design practice -Apply a broad range of drawing techniques.
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Other Information
Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through completion of a body of work that demonstrates concept development, understanding of materials and adhering to the guidelines of working in a studio.
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