Course Title: Produce drawings to communicate ideas
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: VART6335C
Course Title: Produce drawings to communicate ideas
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5333 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Course Contact : Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email:design.ve@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
AcceleratedC5333 coordinator: Jenni Woods Jennifer.woods@rmit.edu.au
Michele Meister Michele.meister@rmit.edu.au
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
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce drawings that represent and communicate ideas. It does not relate to drawing as an art form.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVACD301A Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
Element: |
Plan drawing work |
Performance Criteria: |
<font face="79san" size="1"><font face="79san" size="1">1.1 Explore drawing requirements with reference to relevant reference material and appropriate people when required</font></font><font face="79san" size="1"><font face="79san" size="1"> 1.2 Identify factors that may impact on how drawing work is undertaken 1.3 Gather information about drawing techniques, materials and equipment from a range of sources and determine how they may be use 1.4 Evaluate information for its application to specific drawing briefs </font></font>
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Element: |
Experiment to represent ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
<font face="79san" size="1"><font face="79san" size="1">2.1 Assess the capabilities of techniques, materials and equipment through exploration 2.2 Select approaches that best suit the purpose of drawings and their presentation context 2.3 Follow safety procedures for particular techniques, materials and equipment </font></font> |
Element: |
Create drawings |
Performance Criteria: |
<font face="79san" size="1"><font face="79san" size="1">3.1 Organise materials, tools and equipment for selected techniques 3.2 Produce preliminary drawings and discuss their effectiveness with relevant people 3.3 Finalise drawings, incorporating feedback on work in progress as required 3.4 Prepare drawings for the presentation context </font></font> |
Learning Outcomes
refer to elements
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources.
You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Mode of delivery for this course is face-to-face.
In class activities will include:
- practical demonstrations
- design activities or projects
- independent project based work
- teacher directed group activities/projects
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material outlined in the Weekly Outline,
the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Week |
Class content | Due | Learning elements |
Wk 1 |
Overview of course content and assessment requirements. |
Wk 4 |
3 |
Wk 2 |
EXERCISE 2 -
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Wk 4 |
1 |
Wk 3 |
EXERCISE 3 - ASSESSEMENT PROJECT - |
Wk 4 |
2 - 3 |
Wk 4 |
SUBMISSION OF Assessment Task 1 EXERCISES 1-3 EXERCISE 4 -
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Wk 7 |
1 |
Wk 5 |
EXERCISE 5 -
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Wk 7 |
2 - 3 |
Wk 6 | EXERCISE 6 - |
Wk 7 |
1 - 3 |
Wk 7 |
SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENT TASK 2 EXERCISES 4-6 EXERCISE 7 |
Wk 12 | 1 - 3 |
Wk 8 |
EXERCISE 8- Assessment project- |
Wk 12 |
1 - 3 |
Wk 9 | EXERICSE 9 - |
Wk 12 | |
Wk 10 |
EXERCISE 10 Produce effective 1 pt drawing for soft furnishings- Pen an ink drawing |
Wk 12 |
1 - 3 |
Wk 11 | EXERCISE 11 Produce effective 2 pt drawing for soft furnishings |
Wk 12 |
1 - 3 |
MID SEMESTER BREAK 21 September to 4 October inclusive |
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Wk 12 |
SUBMISSION OF EXERCISES 7-11 EXERCISE 12 |
Wk 18 |
1 - 3 |
Wk 13 | EXERCISE 13 |
Wk 18 |
1 - 3 |
Wk 14 |
Exercise 13 continued Rendering 1pt perspective in colour |
Wk 18 | 1 - 3 |
Wk 15 | Exercise 14 Rendering 2pt perspective - colour |
Wk 18 | 1 - 3 |
Wk 16 | Public Holiday - Melbourne Cup Day |
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1-3 |
Wk 17 |
FOLIO REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT |
Wk 18 | 1-3 |
Wk 18 | SUBMISSION OF AT4 Exercises 12-14 | ||
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Scalise, CM. 2008, Interior Design Illustrated, Fairchild Books |
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Doyle, M E., 2007, Colour Drawing - design drawing skills for Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers |
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Ching, Francis DK & Binggeli, Corky, 2012, Interior Design Illustrated, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey |
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Seidler D, Korte’ A., 2010, Hand Drawing For Designers - Communicating ideas Through Architectural Graphics, Fairchild Books, New York |
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Other Resources
You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.
Drawing to Communicate course notes and Materials List are on Blackboard MYRMIT - Please note that you will be required to print out all notes as required by your teacher
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students.
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your
studies http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing
and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will be project based.
Assessment Tasks
1.Assessment Task 1 FOLIO OF EXERCISES 1-3 Due week 4
2. Assessment Task 2 FOLIO OF EXERCISES 4-6 Due week 7
3. Assessment Task 3 FOLIO OF EXERCISES 7-11 Due week 12
4. Assessment Task 4 FOLIO OF EXERCISES 12-14 Due week 18
You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (see list below), but also utilises graded assessment
CHD: Competent with High Distinction (4 GPA)
CDI: Competent with Distinction (3 GPA)
CC: Competent with Credit (2 GPA)
CAG: Competency Achieved – Graded (1 GPA)
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit
of Competency is 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:
Pick the following link to access the Student feedback webpage
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse/Staff%2FWorkplace%20essentials%2FStudent,%20program%20and%20course%20administration%2F;ID=km6d4uzduuom;STATUS=A)
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Pick the following link to access the Student progress policy webpage
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1)
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
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf)
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
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w )
Further links - Application for extension of time
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf )
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n )
Course Overview: Access Course Overview