Course Title: Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: VART6283C
Course Title: Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5316 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact : Ann Langusch
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9417
Course Contact Email:ann.langusch@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 unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use drawing and other visual representation tools to develop, refine and communicate ideas for creative work. You will apply drawing skills as a cognitive tools in your professional practice. You will achieve this using both digital and manual approaches to drawing.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVACD501A Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
Element: |
1. Evaluate the role of drawing in professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Explore drawing and other visual communication devices as research, ideas and problem-solving tools for professional practice |
Element: |
2. Support practice through experimentation with drawing and visual representation |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Initiate, develop and evolve ideas through the use of different materials and techniques |
Element: |
3. Develop individual approach to use of drawing |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Evaluate completed drawings in terms of their success in communicating ideas |
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:
• teacher directed activities/projects
• peer review and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects
Out of class activities will include:
• independent project work
• independent web research
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.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Date | Projects | Tasks | Assessment tasks due |
Performance Criteria |
| 1 | 9/2 | Course overview. | |||
| 2 | 16/2 | Project 1 | Set of 10 technical tasks. 1.1 Create wet media marks, scan 1.2 Digitally colour wet media marks using layer masks |
1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.2-3 | |
| 3 | 23/2 | 1.3-1.6 Observational drawings. Draw objects provided in different ways. Scan. | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-3 | ||
| 4 | 2/3 | 1.7 Digitally fill shape with broken colour. 1.8 Colour scanned line drawing using layer masks. 1.9 Use multiply blending mode to superimpose black line drawing. |
1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-3 | ||
| 5 | 9/3 | 1.10 Make composite illustration | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-3 | ||
| 6 | 16/3 | Finalise folio of tasks, lay out in given template with documentation as required. | Project 1 | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-3 | |
| 7 | 23/3 | Project 2 | Design elements for public artwork for designated public wall. Gather reference material. Plan photo shoots if required. Research illustration techniques including portraiture. |
1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.2-3 | |
| 8 | 30/3 | Research. Produce drawings from photographic reference. | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-3 | ||
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Easter Break |
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| 9 | 13/4 | Produce two composite illustrations using hand drawn elements. | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-3 | ||
| 10 | 20/4 | Produce two composite illustrations using hand drawn elements. | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-3 | ||
| 11 | 27/4 | Complete Project 2 submission template including required documentation. | Project 2 | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-3 | |
| 12 | 4/5 | Project 3 | Produce self- promotional Melbourne sketchbook. Research sketching techniques. Research locations. Plan photo shoots. | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.2-3 | |
| 13 | 11/5 | Produce sketches from reference images and digitally assemble into composite images. Complete and submit documentation of research. (Use submission template.) |
Interim submission of documentation for Project 3 | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-3 | |
| 14 | 18/5 | Present work-in-progress (partially completed sketchbook pages) for in-class feedback | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-3 | ||
| 15 | 25/5 | Continue Project 3, composing and refining drawings and layouts for sketchbook pages. | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-3 | ||
| 16 | 1/6 | Finalise illustrated sketchbook pages. Complete submission template including required documentation for Project 3. | Project 3 | 1.1-4, 2.1-6, 3.1-3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None |
References
Kaupelis, Robert, Experimental drawing |
Other Resources
You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site and also for Google Docs and Google Groups via your student Google Account for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year. Additional information relating to this will be provided on an ongoing basis.You will require materials and tools that are listed in the Graphic Design Kit and a personal hard drive to store digital work. 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 to 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 tasks in this course are:
- Design Project 1 (20% of final grade)
- Design Project 2 (40% of final grade)
- Design Project 3 (40% of final grade)
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Assessment tasks. (See timeline for due dates.)
Assessment
1 Folio of technical tasks 20%
2 Public Art proposal 40%
3 Self promotional illustrated sketchbook 40%
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 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 you attend
all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.
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:
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Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
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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.
Pick the following link for Cover sheet for submission of works
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.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
Further links - Application for extension of time
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
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