Course Title: Investigate drawing materials and processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: VART6234C
Course Title: Investigate drawing materials and processes
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5308 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact : Jennifer Cabraja
Course Contact Phone: 9925 4472
Course Contact Email:anthony.riccardi@.rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Phillip Allan
Email: phillip.allan@rmit..edu.au
Anthony Riccardi
Email: anthony.riccardi@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 70
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop skills and knowledge required to research and explore selected drawing materials and processes and integrate their use into creative practice.
This course relates to drawing as an art form where you will explore a diverse range of drawing materials, process and techniques. Drawing is a means of creative expression and this course allows you to use drawing as a means of discovery.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVDRA502A Investigate drawing materials and processes |
Element: |
1. Research drawing materials and processes |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Research the detailed physical properties and capabilities of different drawing materials |
Element: |
2. Select drawing materials and processes for in-depth exploration |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Assess the creative and professional opportunities offered by different drawing materials and processes |
Element: |
3. Integrate drawing materials and processes into own work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Explore different ways of working with materials and processes to achieve desired outcomes |
Element: |
4. Manage drawing resources in professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Establish a sustainable supply of drawing resources |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have acquired the skills and knowledge to produce figure drawings that represent and communicate ideas linked to your elective practices.
Details of Learning Activities
Your learning activities will take place in a studio and lecture theatre. 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
- studio work.
2. Out-of-class activities include:
- practical exercises
- independent research.
Teaching Schedule
Class |
Course content |
Tasks |
Medium |
1 July18 |
Review of semester 1 projects |
Classes are usually divided between 4 x 20 minute sessions of short to long pose duration. The listed activities present a focus for each week mixed with ‘own choice’ sessions. Charcoal should always be brought to classes. Range of short and long pose drawings Visual Diary Task |
Charcoal |
2 Aug 1 |
Moving Sequence Reclining short poses and foreshortening |
Continuing rhythmic pattern in a series of sequential drawings Visual diary task Sketch study of foreshortened figure |
Charcoal |
3 Aug 8 |
Anthony’s class | ||
4 Aug 15 |
medium / long pose ink drawings |
Building a drawing using tonal steps of ink Visual diary task Figure studies using pen and wash |
Charcoal / ink |
5 Aug 22 |
Reclining short poses and foreshortening Long pose ink drawing |
Introduce issues related to reclining poses
Visual diary task |
Charcoal |
6 Aug 29 |
Long pose ink drawing Long pose reclining pose |
Focus on 2 x 30 minute drawings and mediums
Visual diary task |
Charcoal / Ink |
7 Sept 12 |
Short, medium and long pose pencil drawings |
Using pencil lines and limited tone to represent the form Visual diary task |
3,4,5, or 6B pencils |
8 Sept 19 | Medium pose ink and conte drawings |
Using washes to build up and represent the form Visual diary task |
Charcoal, ink & conte |
9 Sept 26 | Range of short and long pose studies |
Own choice of mediums Visual diary task Clothed figure studies |
Charcoal / own choice of mediums |
10 Oct 3 |
Long pose ink and conte drawings |
Building a drawing across two dry mediums Visual diary task Ink wash with conte overlay study |
Charcoal / Conte |
11 Oct 10 |
Mixed media portrait studies
Limited colour pastel study |
Open class using Visual diary task Self portrait sketch using mixed media |
Mixed media
Coloured pastels |
12 Oct 17 |
Mixed media on two 30 minute drawings |
Using a range of mediums drawing the body life size Visual diary task Portrait sketch using mixed media |
Mixed media |
13 Oct 24 |
Short pose focus | Figure study (or multiple figures) in a space on an A4 page (or across a double page). Own choice of mixed medium | Mixed media |
14 Oct 31 |
Long pose focu | Figure study (or multiple figures) in a space on an A4 page (or across a double page). Own choice of mixed medium | Mixed media |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None |
References
Goldfinger, Eliot ‘Human Anatomy for Artists:The Elements of Form’1991. Oxford University Press |
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Simblet, Sarah & Davis, John ‘Anatomy for the Artist. 2001. DK Adult |
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.http://tandempress.wisc.edu/artists.html
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 life drawing studio.
You will be assessed on the following:
- Practical tasks
- Direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
- Completion of an portfolio including personal reflection and observation of the figure.
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers
Assessment Tasks
Semester 1: Folio presentation of artwork to receive a ‘satisfactory’ or ‘not satisfactory’ outcome in a year long course
Present a folio containing 6 Short pose drawings (Less than 20 minutes poses) and 6 Developed drawings (20 minute poses or longer) / and Visual Diary
Due date: Assessment date Semester 1 June 11 - 17
Semester 2 : Graded assessment applies for year long courses within the Diploma of Visual Arts
Present a folio containing 6 Short pose drawings (Less than 20 minutes poses) and 6 Developed drawings (20 minute poses or longer) / and Visual Diary
Due date: Assessment date Semester 2 November 6 - 11
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
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.
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this 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.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
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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