Course Title: Produce drawings to communicate ideas
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: VART6282C
Course Title: Produce drawings to communicate ideas
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4322 - Certificate IV in 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
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
This course is delivered in conjunction with GRAP5305 History and theory of design.
Course Description
In this course you will explore the diverse application of drawing to communicate ideas. This will include developing drawing skills and confidence to communicate design concepts for objects, processes or spaces. Drawings may be for personal use or for presentation in exhibitions, for concept roughs or publications.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVACD301A Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
Element: |
2. Experiment to represent ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assess the capabilities of techniques, materials and equipment through exploration |
Element: |
1. Plan drawing work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Explore drawing requirements with reference to relevant material and appropriate people when required |
Element: |
3. Create drawings |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Organise materials, tools and equipment for selected techniques |
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
Learning activities will take place in a studio using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities may include, but are not limited to:
teacher directed group activities/projects
teacher tutorial
group feedback and reflection
teacher demonstration and presentation
Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:
independent project based work
The following schedule will be be executed by students engaged with the Accelerated version of the Certificate 4 in Design 2nd Semester 2013
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Activities | Performance Criteria VART 6282C CUVACD301A | Performance Criteria CUVILL401A GRAP 5338C |
| 1 | Formative Task 1: Introduction to drawing Preparation of folio. Line and contour – Ink-markers. Taking inspiration from linear forms. Introduction to Drawing Project 1. Resourcing media and techniques in relation to a concept. Select Drawing Major Drawing Project Drawing Journal |
1,2,3 | |
| 2 | Formative Task 2: line, Structural Drawing. Pencil, pen, marker |
1,2,3 | |
| 3 | Formative Task 3: Cross contour Mark making - Grades of graphite pencils OHS |
2.3 | |
| 4 | Formative Task 4: Mark making - Mixed media watercolour Cross hatching |
1,2,3 | |
5 |
FormativeTask 5: Water colour Texture and shape Fabric and cane. (Summative review all drawing work) | 1,2,3 | 3,4 |
| 6 | Formative Task 6: Bracelet Shading. Review Major Drawing Project 1 |
1,2,3 | |
| 7 | Formative Task 6: Bracelet Shading continued | 1,2,3 | |
| 8 | Formative Task 7: Light and Tone. Pastel/charcoal | 1,2,3 | |
| 9 |
Formative Task 8: Perspective Drawing Review and prepare all drawings for assessment Summative assessment of all tasks |
1,2,3 | 3,4 |
| 10 |
Illustrations techniques introduced. CUVILL401A Research and apply techniques for illustrative work Submit Sketchbook |
1,2,3 | 1,2 |
| 11 | Continue Formative Task |
1,2 | 1,2,3 |
| 12 | Review Formative Task 1, all students to participate in review of all class work |
1,2,3,4 | |
| 13 | Introduce Project 1 |
1,2 | 1,2,3,4 |
| 14 |
Continue work on: Project 1 Self portrait using history, a play or film using collage montage and relief imagery to present an impression of yourself. Produce colour swatches for presentation |
1,2 | 1,2 |
| 15 |
Continue work on: Introduce Project 2 |
1,2 | 1,2,3 |
| 16 |
Continue Project 1 Melbourne Cup Day Holiday |
1,2,3,4 | |
| 17 |
Hand in Project 1: "Self portrait" Continue Project 2 |
1,2,3,4 | |
| 18 | Act on any anomalies from assessment of Project 1 Continue Project 2 Scraperboard |
1,2 | 1,2,3,4 |
| 19 | Continue Project 2 Scraperboard cards |
1,2,3,4 | |
| 20 |
Hand in all outstanding Projects for assessment Submit Project 2 |
1,2,3,4 | |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no precribed texts |
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This is applicable to both Drawing to Communicate Ideas and Apply Illustrative techniques for illustrative work |
References
You are advised to look at the course my RMIT site for ongoing updated |
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this
course through our online systems and access to specialized facilities and
relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources.
Drawing items from the Material Kit and those materials supplied in class
purchased through the Student Material Fee.
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 tasks including drawing tasks and a major drawing project.
Assessment tasks are:
1. Folio of drawing tasks 70%
2. Journal 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 and have a satisfactory outcome in the summative assessments.
Assessment tasks in this course include:
A folio of drawing tasks for VART 6282C CUVACD301A
1.Folio of tasks, week 1-9 A Summative review will take place during week 5 and 9
2.Sketchbook, Due week 10
In addition to the drawing outcomes the following relates to GRAP 5338C CUVILL401A Apply Techniques for Illustrative work
1. Task using Illustrative techniques Weeks 10-12
2. 2 x Summative Projects
Project 1 - Self Portrait Due week 17
Project 2 - Scraperboard card Due week 20
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 both courses delivered in accordance with competency-
based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
Grade Description
CHD Competency with High Distinction
CDI Competency with Distinction
CC Competency with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students 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
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline (unresolved)
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
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
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