Course Title: Produce drawings to communicate ideas

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: VART6456C

Course Title: Produce drawings to communicate ideas

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4390 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production

Course Contact: Deborah Wills-Ives

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9233

Course Contact Email: deborah.ives@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

John Brooks

John.brooks@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

In this course you will explore the different processes, techniques, equipment and materials available to assist you to sketch and draw your design ideas to create textile designs and appropriate methods for presenting and communicating your designs. You will develop drawing skills to allow you to create textile designs and products according to a specified brief.

This course consists of 3 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other two units of Competency in this clustered course are:

  • CUVDRA201A Develop drawing skills
  • MSTTD4009 Assist in the development of textile designs


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 reference material and appropriate people when required 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 used to communicate ideas 1.4 Evaluate information for its application to specific drawing briefs

Element:

2. Experiment to represent ideas

Performance Criteria:

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

Element:

3. Create drawings

Performance Criteria:

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


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements and performance Criteria. You will be able to draw textile designs to visually represent your preliminary design concepts using different mediums. You will refine these drawings and design concepts to create and present a range of textile design products to meet the brief and to communicate your ideas, using appropriate techniques, equipment and materials.


Details of Learning Activities

The learning activities that will be undertaken in this course include:

  • Research
  • Exploration of different drawing techniques and mediums
  • Class exercises
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Design activities or projects
  • Peer teaching and class presentations
  • Independent project based work
  • Peer/ Lecturer feedback
  • Development of a folio of a range of drawings

Development of a folio of a range of hand drawn textile repeats


Teaching Schedule

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.

Week

Design Project

Unit of Competency and elements

Week 1

 

Observational drawing.

Introduction to visual research, studio practice, drawing, OH&S.

Introduction to Assessments 1 & 2

MSTTD4009

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4

 

CUVDRA201A

1.1,1.2,1.3

 

CUVACD301A

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4

Week 2

Observational drawing.

Mark-making session – point, texture, pattern

MSTTD4009

1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

CUVDRA201A

2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5

CUVACD301A

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4

Week 3

Observational drawing.

Ink session – line and form

MSTTD4009

1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

CUVDRA201A

2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6

CUVACD301A

1.4,2.1,2.2,2.3

 

Week 4

Observational drawing.

Charcoal session – tone, shape and space.

Review of observational drawing diary and development of skill development plan.

MSTTD4009

3.1, 3.3, 3.4

CUVDRA201A

CUVACD301A

3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4

 

 

Week 5

Observational drawing.

Pencil session – line, balance, portion, perspective

MSTTD4009

5.1, 5.2, 5.3

CUVDRA201A

CUVACD301A

3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4

 

Week 6

Observational drawing.

Composition, collage and mixed media session – texture, hierarchy, rhythm, variety, harmony and unity

MSTTD4009

5.1,5.2,5.3

CUVDRA201A

3.1,3.2,3.3

CUVACD301A

3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4

 

Week 7

Observational drawing.

Watercolour, ink, water and layering session – colour, movement, emphasis

 

MSTTD4009

3.1,3.3,3.4

CUVDRA201A

3.1,3.2,3.3

CUVACD301A

1.3,1.4,2.1,2.2

 

Week 8

Observational drawing.

Oblique strategies – experimental drawing session using Brian Eno’s oblique strategies for combating creative block.

 

MSTTD4009

3.1,3.3,3.4

CUVDRA201A

2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6

CUVACD301A

2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4

 

 

Week 9

Observational drawing.

Own Choice drawing, followed by group critique.

Introduction to project 3.

MSTTD4009

4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6

CUVACD301A

2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4

 

Week 10

Observational drawing.

Motif development and photocopying.

MSTTD4009

4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6

CUVACD301A

2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4

 

Week 11

Observational drawing.

Creating repeat systems with photocopies.

MSTTD4009

4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6

CUVDRA201A

CUVACD301A

3.1,3.3,3.4

 

Week 12

Observational drawing.

Finalising motifs and drawing repeat systems.

MSTTD4009

4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6

CUVDRA201A

CUVACD301A

3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4

 

Week 13

Observational drawing.

Drawing repeat systems.

MSTTD4009

4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6

CUVDRA201A

CUVACD301A

3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4

 

Week 14

Observational drawing.

Hand drawing final designs.

MSTTD4009

5.1,5.2,5.3,

CUVDRA201A

CUVACD301A

3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4

 

Week 15

Submission of all assessments.

MSTTD4009

5.1,5.2,5.3

CUVDRA201A

CUVACD301A

 

Week 16

Student feedback

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

Kovats, Tania (ed), 2005, The Drawing Book: A Survey of Drawing: The Primary Means of Expression, Black Dog Publishing

Meller, Susan Effers Joost, 1991, Textile Designs: 200 Years of Patterns, Thames and Hudson, London.

Dexter, Emma (ed), 2004, Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing, Phaidon

TRACEY, 2008, Drawing Now: Between the Lines of Contemporary Art, I.B.Tauris Online: http://butdoesitfloat.com/


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.

The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians


Overview of Assessment

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments. Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are: CA: Competency Achieved NYC: Not Yet Competent DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment


Assessment Tasks

This course consists of 3 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other two units of Competency in this clustered course are:
- CUVDRA201A Develop drawing skills - MSTTD4009 Assist in the development of textile designs.

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Assessment 1
Every class we will be spending the first 15-30 minutes practicing observational drawing skills. In week four, the drawings so far will be reviewed and students will identify which specific drawing skills they would like to develop, so that we can work together to develop a plan to consciously develop drawing skills. We will be using a variety of media, such as charcoal, gouache, ink, pen, pencil, and pastel.
Assessment 2
Portfolio of a Range of Drawing Styles
Students will build up a portfolio of a variety of drawing styles and techniques. After undertaking research into contemporary drawing and collecting source material, students will participate in in-class activities to develop a broad portfolio exploring various forms of mark-making, abstract and representational drawing, rendering, composition and experimental drawing techniques.

     Assessment 3

  • Collection of Hand Drawn Repeats

Using the drawings developed throughout the semester, students will isolate elements to use and translate into motifs for textile designs. These motifs will be photocopied and transformed into various repeat systems, and then used as the basis for a finished, hand drawn textile design range.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Program Coordinator)

Other Information

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support
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.
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Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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