Course Title: Investigate drawing materials and processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
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
Anthony Riccardi anthony.riccardi@rmit.edu.au
Kathleen McCann kathleen.mccann@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 |
Element: |
2. Select drawing materials and processes for in-depth exploration |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Assess the creative and professional opportunities |
Element: |
3. Integrate drawing materials and processes into own work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Explore different ways of working with materials and |
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
peer teaching and class presentations
class exercises to review discussions/lectures
studio work.
2. Out-of-class activities include:
practical exercises
preparing for discussion
independent research.
Teaching Schedule
1 | NO CLASS | ||
2 | Review of Semester 1/Range of short and long pose drawings using charcoal/Perception exercises | Research a contemporary artist from any elective discipline who’s work contains images of the body. Place samples of their work in your diary with comments | 1.4,1.5,2.1,2.2,2.3 4.1,4.2,4.3 |
3 | Moving sequence/Reclining short poses and foreshortening using charcoal | Sketch studies that investigate human movement | 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
4 | Moving sequence Medium/long pose ink drawings | Sketch study of foreshortened figure | 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
5 | Short pose ink studies/Gestural drawing using ink Composition with figure in the room |
Study of a figure in a room | 2.1,2.2,2.3,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.3 |
6 | Ink/acrylic/washes drawings on flat tables | Several loose was ink/goauche studies | 1.4,1.5,2.2,2.3 |
7 | Medium pose charcoal/conte studies rub back technique |
Charcoal and conte studies following and building on from previous loose studies | 2.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
8 | Reclining long pose/charcoal/conte rub back technique |
Mixed media study | 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
9 | Own choice of mediums with a range of pose times |
Self portrait sketch using ink finishing in conte | 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
10 | Head study focus Tonal and limited colour pastel | Cropped self portrait tonal pastel sketch (mirror drawing) | 2.1, 2,2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
11 | Short pose focus | Tonal pastel study of a seated or reclining figure in a room | 2.1,2,2,2.3,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
12 | Long pose focus Compostion with figure in the room Full colour Pastel | Tonal pastel study of a seated or reclining figure in a room | 2.1,2.2,2.3,3.1,3.2,3.3, 3.4,3.5 |
13 | Overview/selection and revisit of poses and mediums used | 4.1,4.2,4.3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
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
Suggested web sites for Visual Diary research:
http://www.australiangalleries.com.au/index.php
http://www.rayhughesgallery.com/default.asp
http://www.moma.org/explore/collection/index
http://www.tate.org.uk/collection/
http://www.vipartfair.com/auth
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 and 2: Folio presentation of artwork to receive a graded mark.
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 Tasks
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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