Course Title: Investigate drawing materials and processes

National Element Code & Title:

CUVDRA502A Investigate drawing materials and processes

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Research the detailed physical properties and capabilities  of different drawing materials 

1.2. Investigate the safety issues  associated with different materials and processes prior to use

1.3. Collate and store safety and technical data  to meet safety requirements and inform future practice

1.4. Investigate the relationship between materials and drawing processes 

1.5. Explore the relationships between ideas and materials or process

1.6. Determine cost and supply parameters 

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Assess the creative and professional opportunities  offered by different drawing materials and processes

2.2. Determine limitations and constraints  of particular materials and processes

2.3. Select particular materials and processes that suit own practice

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Explore different ways of working with materials and processes  to achieve desired outcomes

3.2. Challenge and stretch the capabilities and uses of different materials and processes through experimentation

3.3. Develop own ways of working  with materials and processes

3.4. Engage in informed discussion with others about the characteristics and opportunities of particular drawing materials and processes

3.5. Establish and follow safe work practices 

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Establish a sustainable supply  of drawing resources

4.2. Develop ways of working with resources that minimise waste

4.3. Maintain the quality and life of drawing resources through appropriate handling and storage 

No Class

Drawing from observation;The live model

Short poses (1 min up to 20mins)

Focus on space-positive and negative space and basic issues of perception (drawing what you actually see rather than what you think you see)

Blind drawing, contour silhouette, figure/ground relationships axis/alignment lines, simplified shape, drawing mass and systems

Use live models, photographs or other sources such as existing artworks, sculpture or paintings as a reference to draw the figure in a realistic way

Volume:creating volume using tonal rub back drawing technique

Use of tonal ground s to rub back to the light and charcoal to develop the darks

Make small tonal rub back drawings in the visual diary based on figures from any sources aiming for realism

Head studies, hand and feet studies:Considering

the structures and common issues 

Focus on depicting form:Consideration of planes, shape, convex and concave, and how light and shadow can be used to create the allusion three dimensionally

Individual Tutorials

Focus on implementing and consolidating the skills learnt so far

Discussion of how to select works for a folio

Introduction

Portraiture: Red/black/white conte or pastel-demonstration

Examining aspects of portraiture life drawing including profile, side view three quarter view  face poses

Torso 1 (including hands)

Examining the volume, shape and structure of the human torso through various poses

Arms/Hands

Review of the arms and hands through further studies using tonal  pastel work

Unit title

Create works of art for public spaces

RMIT Unit code

VART6227C

Assessment task

Elements/ PCs

*Required knowledge

*Required skills

*Critical aspects of evidence

1. Research Essay

1/2/3

1.1 - 4

2.1 - 3

3.1 - 5

- Potential research opportunities for individual cultural practice

- Range of historical and contemporary critical writing relevant to individual research focus

- Conventions for the presentation on information and ideas

- Intellectual property issues and legislation and how they relate to the research process.

*communication skills to:

  -articulate complex

   arguments

  -participate in debate

   and discussion of

   cultural history and

   theory

*analytical and literacy

 skills to:

  -examine the nature of

   own practice and its

   place in the wider

   context

- analyse varied

  information sources

  dealing with complex

  ideas

* initiative and enterprise

  skills to seek proactive

  involvement in cultural

  debate

* planning and organising skills to set up and undertake a research process

* learning and self-management skills to extend individual research capability through self-directed projects

* technology skills:

   - present information in appropriate formats

   - use the web as a research tool.

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 Evidence of the ability to:

*interrogate own practice to a depth that allows the candidate to make connections with the broader cultural contexts

*develop a professional research capability in the area of cultural history and theory

* articulate and present complex ideas following appropriate conventions.

Other information

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.

Plagiarism

RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

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:

http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1 (unresolved);

Reasonable adjustment

In assessing whether a particular adjustment is reasonable consideration should be given to:

·         the student’s disability and his/her views

·         the effect of the adjustment on the student, including effect on his/her ability to achieve learning outcomes, participate in courses or programs and achieve independence

·         the effect of the proposed adjustment on anyone else affected, including the education provider, staff and other students

·         the costs and benefits of making the adjustment.

As a result, what constitutes "reasonable" varies on a case-by-case basis and the balance is sometimes difficult to strike.  However, it is clear that education providers are not required to lower academic standards or disregard the needs staff or other students. In more complex cases discussion with the disability service will be useful. It may be useful to examine previous judgements in relation to the DDA.

Employability skills

In addition to developing skills and knowledge for a particular job, this program also aims to help you to develop broad work skills, known as Employability Skills. There are eight employability skills.

Employability Skills which feature in the Diploma of Visual Art include:

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Problem solving

• Initiative and enterprise

• Planning and organising

• Self management

• Learning

• Technology

Employability skills are embedded in the units of competency in your program. When you demonstrate that you are competent in your particular job skills and knowledge you are also demonstrating that you have developed relevant employability skills. Further information about the employability skills you will develop in this program is available at:

http://www.ntis.gov.au/Default.aspx?/trainingpackage/CUV03/volume/CUV03_1/ chapter/EmpSkillsMandText