Course Title: Produce perspective drawings, plans and elevations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: MKTG7855C

Course Title: Produce perspective drawings, plans and elevations

School: 320T Architecture & Design

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5325 - Diploma of Visual Merchandising

Course Contact: Tim McCarthy

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254819

Course Contact Email: tim.mccarthy@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

John Owe Young

Ph 9925 4685

email: john.owe-young@rmit.edu.au

Building 94, Level 6, Staff room 001

 

Nick Visser

email: nick.visser@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 45

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 skills and knowledge required to consult with clients and use electronic or manual drafting techniques to develop and present a folio of perspective drawings, plans and elevations in response to a client brief.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

SIRRMER512 Produce perspective drawings, plans and elevations

Element:

1. Ensure client requirements are met.

Performance Criteria:

                           

1.1.Interpret and confirm clients’ visual merchandising design concepts.

1.2.Plan and manage drawing production to meet client timelines.

1.3.Present and explain drawings to clients and encourage feedback.

1.4.Modify drawings to incorporate changes negotiated with clients.

Element:

2. Produce one-point perspective visuals from a given plan and elevation.

Performance Criteria:

                           

2.1.Interpret plan and elevation and determine suitable scale.

2.2.Construct one-point grid of interior space delineating scale representations of floor, walls and ceiling using appropriate drafting tools and equipment.

2.3.Position objects correctly in given space according to the given plan.

2.4.Determine correct heights of objects within the space from provided elevations.

Element:

3. Produce two-point perspective visuals from a given plan and elevation.

Performance Criteria:

                           

3.1.Construct two-point grid of interior space, indicating scale representations of floor, walls and ceiling.

3.2.Produce visuals of walls and ceiling to specified proportions according to given plans and elevations.

3.3.Draw accurate scale heights of objects and architectural details according to specifications in elevations.

3.4.Position objects to match plans.

3.5.Render interiors in colour finish scheme appropriate to organisation and product.

Element:

4. Produce multi point perspective from given industry briefs.

Performance Criteria:

                           

4.1.Determine view of plan and elevation for client presentation to best represent requirements of the brief.

4.2.Draft perspective and rendered interior views, according to given plans and elevations.

4.3.Produce alternative design solutions to meet client needs.

4.4.Present progress solutions to client for feedback.

4.5.Draft design modifications and present portfolio of finished visuals for client sign-off.


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 this course you will explore the use of drawing in the visual merchanding industry including 2D and 3D manual drawing techniques.
You will use technical drawing equipment as well as produce freehand drawings.
This competency will be delivered concurrently and assessed with MKTG7845C ’Produce Retail Visual Illustration’
 .


Teaching Schedule

WeekTopicAssessment Task
1

 Introduction, equipment use & title blocks and text

Discuss course content, expectations & materials. Share previous works (Note 2015 work will be different). Discuss course outline clustering Illustration 1 & Perspective over the Semester (16wks).
Discuss programmed work, assessment, OHS, RPL etc. Brief Grey Scale, Brief Draw Products

Assessment - Formative & Summative
Hard Edge & Soft DWGS – Hard & straight edged object Vs soft fabric
ORDERED & FLOWING
2. Briefs – Both verbal & written (Reflect back to client what you have understood)
3. Project themes to investigate – Cosmetics, Fashion, jewellery, Manchester, h/wares
5. Budgeting – record your expenses
6. Introduce: Perspective
7. Brief 1Due Week1 – Quick Grey Scale & Quick Product dwgs

1. Tonal exercise – Class activity. Use of different grade pencils H to B’s
Students will produce a quick grey scale using various grade pencils,
This scale will be used to assist students in their drawing. Reduced Grey Scale 10 Mins – Demo production of scale & use as a reference in drawing
2. Product Drawings – Line type & Tonal Rendering
Focus on tonal gradation to model 3D form, position product in pictorial space. No colour Show product in situ.
3. Exercise 1Due Week 2Home work – draw1 point grid. Equipment?
*For next week bring a patterned scarf or fabric
 

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4


Quick perspective f/hand Students will draw bottles etc. in perspective, in situ. Emphasise use of perspective (both 1 & 2 Pt.) in dwgs – interior space, risers , displays.

Interpret client plans & elevations to produce accurate representations in sketches

Demonstrate different views based upon elevation – from below, eye level, from above. Front-on & raking views from various points

2  Brief 2Due Week 3 Product with fabric
Exercise 1Due this Week 1 point grid
Draw Product with fabric. (Consistent with your chosen theme)
Students will illustrate and render groupings of products. Model 3D form & pictorial space. Hard & straight edged object Vs soft fabric
You are required to use various graphite pencils to show, shape, form and subtle tonal variations. A paper stump may be used to assist in the rendering process. Show product in situ – Detail of a store interior
Exercise 2Due Week 3 Home work – draw 2 point grid. Use technical drrawing Equipment

5 Basic Forms - Simple Cone, Sphere, Cylinder, Taurus, Cube, & fabric – Explore & represent different shadow & lighting arrangements. Series of Quick sketches varying duration. Include Colour accents
Mightyartdemos.com
 

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

Interpret client plans & elevations to produce accurate representations in sketches
Prompts are basic 5 forms. Cone, Sphere, Cylinder, Taurus, Cube
Show 3D form modelling & accurately situate objects in pictorial space.

3 Brief 2 product with fabric due today: Complete product with fabric illustrations

Brief 3Due week 5 Colour Product illustration - Colour Products
Show product in situ. *For next week – 1. Investigate store colours & finishes for your chosen theme. 2. Bring colour media, e.g. markers & pencils.
You will produce a basic 2 point perspective grid

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4

Interpret client plans & elevations to produce accurate representations in sketches

Illustrate given products in situ - detail close up, also interior & exterior store views. 1 & 2  point perspective drawings. Accurate colour rendition

4 Brief 3Due Week 5. Colour Product illustration. Demonstrate techniques for using COPIC markers to draw geometric shapes & material finishes – timber, glass, metal, plastic & fabric. Lighting & shadows. BUDGET NEGOTIATION
Use information from investigation. MULTI POINT PERSPECTIVE Multi vanishing points
You are required to draw product groupings from plan & elevation– Position objects correctly in space, correct height, proportion & scale. Colour-render dwgs. Mixed media may be used, but the primary medium is to be COPIC markers
Illustrations must show product in situ within a range of VM contexts suited to requirements of client. INCLUDE MANNEQUINE (store exteriors & store interiors)
Colour Groupings
 

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

Interpret client plans & elevations to produce accurate representations in sketches

Negotiate budget & timeline with client. Produce colour sketches of given products in situ - detail close up, also interior & exterior store views. 1 & 2 point perspective, and multipoint perspective drawings. Accurate colour rendition & specification of colours. Demonstrate competent use of Copic markers in sketches.
Include at least one mannequin in drawings - accurate/proportional rendition.

5 Brief 3 colour product illustration Due today – complete colour product illustration with Copic markers

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

As above

6

Brief 4Due Week 8 Jewellery (glossy) illustrations.
You are required to illustrate various high gloss pieces of jewellery or design embellishments for your products. Mixed media, mostly marker.
Illustrations must show product in situ within a range of VM contexts suited to requirements of client. Show product in situ (store exteriors & store interiors) Include mannequin or bust form BUDGET NEGOTIATION, MULTI POINT PERSPECTIVE
 

Lettering, signage and graphics in perspective

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

Interpret client plans & elevations to produce accurate representations in sketches

Negotiate budget & timeline with client. Produce colour sketches of given products in situ - detail close up, also interior & exterior store views. 1 & 2 point perspective, and multipoint perspective drawings. Accurate colour rendition & specification of colours. Demonstrate competent use of Copic markers in sketches.
Include at least one mannequin in drawings - accurate/proportional rendition.
 

7

Brief 4 Due week 8 – Continue glossy product illustration with Copic markers:
BUDGET NEGOTIATION, MULTI POINT PERSPECTIVE
 

Ellipses in perpsective

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

As above. Presentation folio for client sign off

8 Brief 4 Jewellery (glossy product) Due today - complete glossy product illustration with Copic markers.
BUDGET NEGOTIATION, MULTI POINT PERSPECTIVE
 

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

As above
Presentation folio for client sign off
 

9  Brief 5 Due week 11 Fashion/accessory Illustration
1. Show product in situ. (store exteriors & store interiors) 2. Include mannequin or bust form
3. Negotiate terms of brief & budget with client.
BUDGET NEGOTIATION MULTI POINT PERSPECTIVE
Fashion/accessory illustrations showing product & mannequins in situ in commercial contexts to meet client needs. Scale and proportion with appropriate colour schemes informed by Colour Theory.
Show product in situ
 

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

As above
Presentation folio for client sign off

10 Brief 5 Due week 11- Continue Fashion/accessory illustrations
Show product in situ.
BUDGET NEGOTIATION MULTI POINT PERSPECTIVE
 

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

As above
Presentation folio for client sign off
 

11 Brief 5 Fashion/accessory illustration Due today
Complete Fashion/accessory illustrations
Show product in situ. BUDGET NEGOTIATION MULTI POINT PERSPECTIVE
* For next week bring to class a vegetable e.g. capsicum or pumpkin etc.
 

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

As above
Presentation folio for client sign off

12  Brief 6Due Week 16. Morphing Illustrations -
Bring to class a vegetable e.g. Capsicum or pumpkin etc. Show product in situ.
Specifics. Using the vegetable as the starting point, you are required to use the features of the vegetable to design VM related structure/s – Kiosk, merchandiser, store, venue) Your illustrations must show a smooth, gradual & logical transition from the vegetable, to the final design. (Morphing from one object to the other) Mixed media, mostly marker. Transitions must be done in 10 equal steps i.e. “No sudden jumps”.
 
 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
13  As above  As above
14  As above  As above
15  As above  As above
16  Brief 6Due today Morphing Illustrations
Show product in situ.
 
 As above


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills.
The assessment tasks are:

2 x projects 

Please note: All Assessment tasks need to be completed before competency is achieved. A number of tasks will be formative to show your progress and development of skills and knowledge throughout the semester. The final task will be summative to provide a level of performance in addition to your competency.


The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.
 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks

Where appropriate, you will produce a series of sketches using the perspective grids to inform the correct proportions and views of the topics.

Exercise 1: Draw 1 point grid You will produce a basic 1 (vanishing) point perspective grid.

Brief 2: Draw given products in situ & with fabric

You will produce Black & White tonal perspective drawings of products in situ with store merchandiser considering scale, proportion, height, placement, multiple views, 3D, rendering, line work .

Brief 3:You will produce colour & tonal perspective drawings of products in situ with store merchandiser considering scale, proportion, height, placement, multiple views, 3D, rendering, line work

Drawings will illustrate specified aspects a small store, considering scale, multiple views, drawing layout and the application of text, lighting. 2 Point perspective Grid You will produce a basic2 (vanishing) point perspective grid.

Brief 4: 1, 2 & multi point Point perspective drawings. Negotiate budget & timeline with client. You will produce colour & tonal perspective drawings of glossy products/jewellery in situ with store merchandiser considering scale, proportion, height, placement, multiple views, 3D, rendering, line work. At least one mannequin to be drawn in situ - correct proportion & scale. Include text and signage in perspective.

Drawings will illustrate specified aspects a small store, considering scale, multiple views, drawing layout and the application of text, lighting & shadows.

You will produce a series of sketches using the perspective grids to inform the correct proportions and views of the topics.

Brief 4. 2 Point perspective grid. You will produce a basic2 (vanishing) point perspective grid.


 

Brief 5. Fashion & accessory drawings. Include text and signage in perspective. You will produce illustrations of specified products & show them in situ with store merchandisers, considering scale, proportion, height, placement, multiple views, 3D, rendering, line work. At least one mannequin to be drawn in situ - correct proportion & scale. Include text and signage in perspective.
Produce 1, 2 & multi point perspective drawings. Negotiate budget & timeline with client. Include text and signage in perspective.

You will produce a series of sketches using the perspective grids to inform the correct proportions and views of the topics.

Brief 6. You will produce a design of a Visual Merchandising related display, store interior or exterior including merchandise. This will be achieved through a process of morphing drawings.

You will produce a series of sketches using the perspective grids to represent hypothetical store concepts including both internal and external store features.


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Competency based assessment

You will receive ongoing verbal feedback of your progress within class time.

Assessment Grading: Your final level of assessment for this course will be graded as follows.


CHD : Competent with High Distinction : 80 – 100
CDI : Competent with Distinction 70 – 79
CC - Competent with Credit : 60 – 69
CAG - Competency Achieved Graded : 50 – 59
NYC - Not Yet Competent - 0 – 49
DNS :Did Not Submit for Assessment

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