Course Title: Produce drawings to communicate ideas
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: VART6406C
Course Title: Produce drawings to communicate ideas
School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4382 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact: Alistair Briggs
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9446
Course Contact Email: alistair.briggs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ruth Lyon
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 required.
Course Description
In this course you will explore the diverse application of drawing to communicate ideas. You will develop drawing skills and confidence to communicate your design ideas that relate to objects, processes or spaces. Drawings may be for personal use or for presentation in exhibitions, for concept roughs or publications.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAACD301 Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
Element: |
1 Plan drawing work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Explore drawing requirements with reference to relevant material and appropriate people when required |
Element: |
2 Experiment to represent ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assess the capabilities of techniques, materials and equipment through exploration |
Element: |
3 Create drawings |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Organise materials, tools and equipment for selected techniques |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio and computer laboratory using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study. In-class activities will include:
- class exercises
- tutorials
- practical demonstrations
- workshops
- group discussion
- review and revision
- peer learning
- peer teaching and class presentations
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- workshopping of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities may include:
- independent research
- independent project based work
- studio practice
- online tutorials and activities
- review and revision
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
There will be a number of prescribed tasks and projects (see Assessment Tasks below).
This course will be delivered in the same weekly session as GRAP5387 - Source and apply information on the history and theory of design - BSBDES305. The following timeline contains activities for both courses.
| Week | Learning Activities | Performance Criteria CUAACD301 |
Performance |
| 0 | Library tour Introduction to drawing program, Tasks and Drawing Journal reflecting knowledge of tasks, ideas and personal drawing practices. Task 1 Line and contour-Ink-markers. |
1,2 | |
| 1 | Introduce the History and Theory of Design Program Lecture 1: 1 -1907 Modernist movements and their impacts on design: Cubism/Futurism/Constructivism/Deconstruction Task 1: Part a) Respond to lecture in class Part b) Further research to be handed in Week 3. |
1,2,3 | |
| 2 | Task 2: line, Structural Drawing. Pencil |
1,2 | |
| 3 |
Lecture 2: Art Deco & Art Nouveau 1860-1930 Reminder that all students must have a designer or design area in mind for research |
1,2,3 | |
| 4 | Task 3 and 4: Line as form Cross Hatching and Bracelet shading -Fine liner Review drawings and journal |
1,2 | |
| 5 |
Lecture 3: Modernist movements and their impacts on design De Stijl/ Minimalism/ Bauhaus Design 1917-39 Work undertaken in History and theory will be reviewed in this week's class |
1,2,3 | |
| 6 | Review Week Tutorial: Catch up any outstanding drawings, journal and or history. Review all work to date. Students who are complete with their work can work on their electronic portfolio. Research on a designer review |
3 | 3 |
| 7 |
Journal assessment |
1,2,3 | 1,2,3 |
| 8 | Lecture 4: Modernist movements and their impacts on design- Dada/ Surrealism / Pop/Pop Surrealism/Retro Chaos/Cyber Dada. 1917-2014 Task 4: Part a) Respond to lecture in class Part b) Further research to be handed in Week 11 Submit Task 3 Part b) |
1,2,3 | |
Easter break |
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| 9 | Lecture 5: The Decades of the 20C. 1950’s and 60’s |
1,2,3 | |
| 10 | Task 6: Water colour: Texture, Colour and Pattern- Mixed media Review all drawings and complete any drawings outstanding and journal entries |
1,2 | |
| 11 | Lecture 6: and 1970’s and 80’s |
1,2,3 | |
| 12 | Mixed media Task 7Water colour: Texture Colour and pattern: Botanical study |
1,2 | |
| 13 | Review all work for both drawing and design history and theory | 1,2 | |
| 14 |
Task 8: Perspective Drawing Submit Research on a designer draft |
1,2 | 1,2,3 |
| 15 | Lecture 7: Decades of the 20C. 90’s -2000+ Task 7 Part a): Respond to lecture in class Part b) Hand in remaining lecture task 6 Workshop any outstanding research Submit Task 6 Part b) |
1,2,3 | |
| 16 | Catch up on all outstanding work for both History and drawing |
1,2,3 | 1,2,3 |
| 17 |
Submit any outstanding work for History and theory for assessment |
3 | 3 |
| 18 |
Assessment Submit all work for Drawings and journal for assessment. Submit all work for design history and Theory |
1,2,3 | 1,2,3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course. This course has recommended books listed under ‘References’
Resources
You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year. You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
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.
Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
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 exercises.
Assessment tasks are: Drawing exercises and project/s
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Course work
Tasks in this course will be undertaken in a drawing studio and given feedback throughout the semester; it may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
Class tasks provide the basis for the Folio (body of evidence) and can be considered essential building blocks for the personal journal that reflects the students individual pathway
Both must be completed/submitted. Students are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
Project 1: Folio Project (body of evidence)
Task 1-8 - In class work(this work will be undertaken in class time)
Project 2: Journal Project:
The student journal is undertaken largely in the student's own time, is a vehicle to produce conceptual drawings that relate to the student pathway. and may be used for the student to display their individual drawing style.
The submitted journal 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 are:
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
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 aspect of your 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 for success.
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
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e Submission process.Information regarding the eSubmission process
Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & Extensions
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
Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doing so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy. If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links Application for extension of time
On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your overall grade for each assessment task.
The following adjustments for late submission will be made: Work submitted late will be assessed for competency only. Submissions are only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity. Academic Integrity
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