Course Title: Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: GRAP5311C
Course Title: Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4158 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact : Abby Seymour
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9426
Course Contact Email:abby.seymour@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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 skills and knowledge required to develop drawings that represent and communicate the concept. This is a core unit that compliments all the specialisation units.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept |
Element: |
1. Research suitable drawing techniques for representing the concept. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify appropriate sources of information relating to a range of techniques and materials and their application to the communication of a concept |
Element: |
2. Determine purpose for drawings. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify purpose, scope and presentation context of drawing requirements |
Element: |
3. Explore drawing techniques and produce drawings. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Select appropriate materials and tools for drawing |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
- Classroom exercises
- On sight drawing activities
- Exploration of drawing materials
- Exploration of drawing techniques
- Applying appropriate drawings materials to represent a concept
- Applying appropriate drawing techniques to represent a concept
- Development of a concept with research appropriate to the concept
- Some learning activities will include a self-directed learning approach. Self directed learning refers to organised teacher-directed learning activities that students undertake independently, either as individuals or with other students. This may include workplace research, library assignments, fieldwork and work placements.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Activities | CUVCOR09B Competencies |
CUVDSP11B Competencies |
| 1 | Exercise 1 - Introduction to drawing Pencil, charcoal Sketchbook Journal requirements |
1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | See CUVDSP11B Illustration Techniques course guide |
| 2 | Exercise 2 - line and contour Texta, pencil |
1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 3 | Exercise 3 - line and contour - drawing at the Zoo Texta, pencil |
1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 4 | Exercise 4 - Structural drawing Pencil |
1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 5 | Exercise 5 - tone and form charcoal |
1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 6 | Exercise 6 - light, tone and form charcoal |
1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 7 | Exercise 7 - Perspective Pencil |
1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 8 | Exercise 8 - Pen and wash Pen, ink, brush |
1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 9 | Project 1 - Drawing for illustration | 1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 10 | Project 1 - Drawing for illustration | 1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 11 | Project 1 - Drawing for illustration | 1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 12 | Project 1 - Drawing for illustration | 1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 13 | Project 1 - Drawing for illustration Submission | 1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 14 | Project 2 -Editorial illustration | 1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 15 | Project 2 -Editorial illustration | 1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 16 | Project 2 -Editorial illustration | 1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 17 | Project 2 -Editorial illustration | 1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.5 | |
| 18 | Project 2 -Editorial illustration | 1.1-1.4;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4 | |
| 19 |
Project 2 -Editorial illustration Submission Submission of folio of exercises and sketchbook |
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| 20 | Collection of submitted work |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Drawing materials and equipment to be brought to class on advice from the instructor and in line with the materials fee and kit list.
Overview of Assessment
Folio of exercises
Project
Visual Journal
Students will be tutored with a verbal and/or written evaluation of their progress, within class time.
A final assessment of Competency Achieved or Not Yet Competent will be given at the end of the course when students will submit all completed work.
To be deemed competent students must satisfactorily complete all Learning Elements and related Performance Criteria.
Grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Assessment Tasks
8 Exercises 50%
2 Projects 40%
Journal 10%
Assessment Matrix
| Grade | Description |
| CHD | Competency with High Distinction |
| CDI | Competency with Distinction |
| CC | Competency with Credit |
| CAG | Competency Achieved Graded |
| NYC | Not Yet Competent |
| DNS | Did Not Submit |
Other Information
Attendance
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.
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:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Please refer to the following URL for further information regarding plagiarism.
www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity/students
Work not seen in progress
If a student hands in any work that the teacher has never seen in class or discussed with the student prior to the submission, the teacher can refuse to assess the work on the basis of authentication issues.
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