Course Title: Create observational drawings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

Course Code: VART6291C

Course Title: Create observational drawings

School: 320T Architecture & Design

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5316 - Diploma of Graphic Design

Course Contact: Ruth Lyon

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9438

Course Contact Email: ruth.lyon@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nicola Hardy 

nicola.hardy@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

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 explore the specific techniques and considerations required for observational drawing, developing an understanding of perspective, line, space, colour and tone. You will also select and apply appropriate media and tools to create different effects in observational drawings.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUVACD502A Create observational drawings

Element:

1. Develop and refine observational drawing technique

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Investigate specific techniques and considerations for observational drawing
1.2 Explore ways to achieve perspective in drawings
1.3 Experiment with use of lines and edges
1.4 Consider ways to recognise and accurately represent space
1.5 Work with different techniques to observe and depict light and shade
1.6 Identify problems in own drawing technique and explore ways to resolve them

Element:

2. Explore media and tools for observational drawings

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Research historical and contemporary observational drawing in the context of own work
2.2 Determine how different media and tools can create different effects in drawings
2.3 Select and use appropriate media to achieve the desired outcome

Element:

3. Produce finished observational drawings

Performance Criteria:

 

 3.1 Select subjects for observational drawing projects based on the needs of own work
3.2 Confirm key objectives for the drawing project
3.3 Create finished drawings that show command of observational drawing techniques and appropriate selection of media
3.4 Evaluate own observational drawing in terms of key objectives
3.5 Seek critical feedback from others
3.6 Reflect and act on the need for further development of skills


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.


Details of Learning Activities

In class activities will include:
• Lectures
• Peer teaching and class presentations
• Group discussion
• Online research
• Library research
• Independent project based work
• Teacher directed group activities/projects
• Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• ‘Workshopping’ of student projects

Out of class activities will include:
Independent research activity


Teaching Schedule

 

 Week Activity Learning Elements
 1

PART 1
Introduction to Drawing:
What is Drawing

Task1: Spontaneous drawing activities. Pen and pencil
 

1.1 – 1.6
2.1 – 2.3
3.2 – 3.6
 2 PART 1
Drawing Basics: Line
 Chairs & assorted objects. Fineliner and different types of paper. Create an image for a colouring book page (to be taken into Meredith’s class).
1.1 – 1.6
2.1 – 2.3
3.2 – 3.6
 3

PART 1

Task 3: Drawing Basics: Tone: White objects on black paper. White chalk or chinagraph. Observing and drawing highlights.

1.1 – 1.6
2.1 – 2.3
3.2 – 3.6
 4

PART 1

Task 4: Tone & Form: Cross hatching and other tonal marks: Fruit still life. Fineliners and pencils. Delivery of Project 1: Animal Project



 

1.1 – 1.6
2.1 – 2.3
3.2 – 3.6
 5 PART 1and 2

Project Development: Animals - sketching plastic animals - various tasks and methods.

1.1 – 1.6
2.1 – 2.3
3.2 – 3.6
 6

Part 1and 2

Project Development: Excursion: Observational Drawing in the Melbourne Museum. Drawing animals in situ.

 

1.1 – 1.6
2.1 – 2.3
3.2 – 3.6
 7 Project Development: Working on animal project in class,
developing work and receiving feedback.
1.1 – 1.6
2.1 – 2.3
3.2 – 3.6
 8

PART 2

Animal Project DUE the day before this class
Task 5: Structural Drawing: Tricycles: Blue pencil.

 

1.1 – 1.6
2.1 – 2.3
3.2 – 3.6
 9

PART 1
Task 6: Fine liner: Plants and vases. Line and Tone. Creating tone with ink.

1.1 – 1.6
2.1 – 2.3
3.2 – 3.6
 10. PART 1
Task 7: Watercolour paints and pencils - introduction to colour and using watercolours. Coloured vases and book
1.1 – 1.6
2.1 – 2.3
3.2 – 3.6 
 11

Part 1

Task 8: Representing colour, form and detail - candy wrapper / food packaging. Watercolour/coloured inks, watercolour pencils. (2 week task)

1.1 – 1.6
2.1 – 2.3
3.1 – 3.6
 12 Task 8: Representing colour, form and detail - candy wrapper / food packaging. Watercolour/coloured inks, watercolour pencils. (2 week task). 1.1 – 1.6
2.1 – 2.3
3.1 – 3.6
 13

Part 1

Task 9: Coloured ink, brush, nib & wash. Opaque, Translucent, Transparent: Glass bottles

1.1 – 1.6
2.1 – 2.3
3.2 – 3.6
 14 Task 10: Collage: flat coloured paper/glue.
 
1.1 – 1.6
2.1 – 2.3
3.1 – 3.6
 15 Project 2 DUE today at end of class. Collation and submission of folio of finished exercises - choose best pieces. Opportunity to complete extra pieces.


1.1 – 1.6
2.1 – 2.3
3.1 – 3.6
 16 Feedback - Pick up folio in a room to be announced and receive verbal feedback on work.  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Not required


References

Kaupelis, Robert, Experimental drawing
Dexter, Emma, Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing
Betti, Clausia & Sale, Teel, Drawing: A Contemporary Approach
Walton, Roger & Cogliantry, Jen, The big book of illustration ideas 2
Klanten, Robert & Hellige, Hendrik, Illusive - Contemporary Illustration and its context


Other Resources

You will require materials and tools that are listed in the Graphic Design Kit.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this 
course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks.  Assessment in this course include in class exercises and media project/s.

The assessment tasks are:
1. Portfolio of drawings 70%
2. Project 30%

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


Assessment Tasks

Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.

To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Assessment tasks:
Formative Tasks
Ongoing verbal feedback each drawing and project session including a tutorial week.

Summative Assessment
PART 1: a. 6 ‘Major’ drawings from sessions 1 to 10,  b. Other ‘Major’ drawings and back-up drawings - a & b (70% of final grade)
Due week 15
PART 2 : Project work -  All watercolour exercises, object and animal paintings sessions 11 - 14 (30% of final grade)
Due week 15

Week 15 submit the finished drawings, exercises, Animal project and all backup images and drawings

You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.

At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.

Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:

CHD      Competent with High Distinction
CDI     Competent with Distinction
CC      Competent with Credit
CAG   Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC   Not Yet Competent
DNS   Did Not Submit for Assessment

 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.

Other Information

Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT

Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy (unresolved)

Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & Extensions
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doing so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy.
If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links - Application for extension of time

On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your overall grade for each assessment task.
The following adjustments for late submission will be made: Grades will be reduced by 10% for each day (or part thereof), for the first two days. If submissions are three days or more late, the work will only be assessed as a pass or fail – it will not be graded. Submissions seven days or more late should still be handed in, however they will not be assessed and will be kept as a record only.

Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Submission cover sheet

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 go to Academic Integrity (unresolved)
 

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