Course Title: Drawing and Studio Practice
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Drawing and Studio Practice
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
VART3735 |
City Campus |
Preparatory |
TRN RMIT Training |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2022 |
VART3736 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Preparatory |
TRN RMIT Training |
Face-to-Face |
Viet2 2022, Viet1 2023 |
Course Coordinator: Matthew Watts
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 5089
Course Coordinator Email: rmit.training.fs.team.leaders@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Level 4, B108
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
Course Description
In this course you will develop skills, techniques and approaches to processes important for studio practice across a variety of art and design disciplines. This will involve the exploration of a range of observational drawing and mixed media materials and techniques leading to the production of finished artworks and designs. Fundamental elements of art and design, including colour theory, will provide a foundation for the development of creative ideas and the production of finished artworks. Sketching and drawing techniques for design development will be applied to the development process, both in this, and other courses. You will also investigate and analyse art in society and develop a better understanding of academic integrity as it relates to finding inspiration for your own designs.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
See Learning Outcomes.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Apply the rules of, and expectations for, academic study and assume responsibility for your own actions to work effectively as an individual and/or as a member of a group;
- Develop and express ideas through independent reading, the creation of images, and the collection and interpretation of data and information;
- Communicate ideas with clarity, logic, and originality in both spoken and written English;
- Construct coherent arguments, narratives or justifications of issues, problems or technical processes when undertaking analytical, practical or creative tasks; and
- Use a range of contemporary digital and learning technologies, tools and methods common to the discipline.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise fundamental elements of art and design and their application.
- Apply strategies for seeing and develop skills and techniques for the creation of observational and developmental drawings.
- Research and analyse art and design in relation to history and culture, and as a source of inspiration for your own work.
- Apply a variety of techniques to the creation of designs and communication concepts.
Overview of Learning Activities
This course includes a blend of didactic, active, and collaborative learning activities designed to meet the needs of international students. The course encourages the process of inquiry, application and reflection through student centred learning and teaching activities including practical work in studio environments and laboratories . In doing so, there will be a focus on the development of critical and analytical thinking skills that promote problem solving, independent research skills and group work. Students will develop their technology skills through engagement in formative and summative assessments. The course will maximise the use of the learning management system by incorporating flipped and blended methodologies. This may be complemented by guest lectures, excursions and speakers with discipline specific work life expertise to further connect content to the professional world and generate opportunities for reflective practice.
Overview of Learning Resources
Various learning resources are available through RMIT’s learning management system, Canvas. In addition to assessment details and a study schedule, you will also be provided with links to relevant course information, class activities and communication tools.
Other learning resources are also available online through RMIT Library. Visit the RMIT library website for further details. Academic and learning support is provided through Study Success at RMIT Training. The Foundation Studies home group program will also provide support, navigating university systems, advice on living and studying in Melbourne as well as explaining RMIT university policy and procedures.
Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.
Overview of Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment Description | Weighting |
| Drawing Folio - Observational Drawings and Sketchbook | Submit observational drawings undertaken both in class and in your own time. You will explore different observational drawings approaches, and experiment with different drawing materials, as a way of developing your drawing skills and techniques. |
20% Observational Drawings 10% |
| Extended Written Response | Conduct a comparative study of the work, style and techniques of two artists from the same art movement from a list provided by your teacher. Discuss the social context, time and place that informed their ideas and styles. (800 – 1200 words) |
20% |
| Pattern | Design and apply pattern to construction materials for the built environment, textiles for interior and fashion design or patterns for graphic application. You will choose a theme from a selection provided by your teacher as well as an art or design discipline to which your pattern will be applied. The first part of this assessment will involve researching various examples of visual inspiration, as well as samples of patterns relating to your discipline of choice. You will create a digital mood board to help define a colour palette for your pattern collection. |
30% Mood board 5% |
| Story | This assessment involves the creation of a visual narrative based on a theme, and in a format chosen from options provided in the project brief. Formats may include a storyboard, comic strip or short animation. You will also explore a variety of visual storytelling styles, traditions and devices. |
30% Developmental work 5% |