Course Title: Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: VART6360C
Course Title: Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5348 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Tyler Payne
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4320
Course Contact Email: tyler.payne@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop skills and knowledge required to use drawing skills and other visual representation tools to develop, refine and communicate ideas for creative work. The focus of the course is on identifying, developing and refining drawing and visual representation as cognitive tools in a professional practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAACD501 Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
Element: |
1. Evaluate the role of drawing in professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Investigate drawing and other visual communication devices, ideas and problem-solving tools for professional practice 1.2 Evaluate how different practitioners use different tools and make links to own work 1.3 Examine and challenge own barriers to drawing 1.4 Determine the ways in which drawing and other visual representation tools could be used to support own practice |
Element: |
2. Support practice through experimentation with drawing and visual representation |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Establish and follow safe work practices for selected techniques 2.2 Generate and develop ideas through the use of different materials and techniques 2.3 Consider the presentation situation when selecting techniques, tools and materials 2.4 Create variety in compositions and spatial fields using visual elements 2.5 Experiment with techniques and mixed media to produce single and multi-colour visuals 2.6 Compare and contrast the value of electronic and hand drawing for specific purposes |
Element: |
3. Develop individual approach to use of drawing |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Evaluate the success of completed drawings in communicating ideas 3.2 Evaluate the process of drawing and visual representation as a professional practice tool 3.3 Determine the value and place of drawing and visual representation in own practice based on experimentation |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have acquired the skills and knowledge to produce drawings that represent and communicate ideas linked to your elective practices.
Details of Learning Activities
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstrations in studio
- Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- seminars/workshops
- design activities or projects
- group projects
- peer learning
- guest lecture/presentation
- class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project-based work
- group activities/projects
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
- visits to galleries and events
Teaching Schedule
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2 Starting 12 July Class 1 |
Introduction to the course. Drawing in Art Practice (Powerpoint) Positive and Negative Space Small drawings in Visual Research Journal using cut outs. EXERCISE SHEET 1 - BARRIERS TO DRAWING |
Identifying positive and negative space through line and cut out using small objects as a source. Materials: pencil, scissors, colour paper, glue sticks. |
Discussion Visual Research Journal Exercise Sheet 1: EXAMINE AND CHALLENGE YOUR OWN BARRIERS TO DRAWING |
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3 Starting 19 July Class 2 |
Structural Drawing Small drawings in Visual Research Journal or on A3 size paper |
Creating a “structural” interpretation of an object in line. Variance of line weight and emphasis. Materials: Graphite pencils |
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4 Starting 26 July Class 3 |
Translating Tone Small drawings in VisualResearch Journal or on A3 size paper |
Working with tonal variance in graphite pencils Erasure and/or masking techniques using a greyscale photocopied image as source. Materials: Graphite pencils |
Hand out Visual Research Journal Exercise Sheet 2: RESEARCH ON ARTISTS' DRAWING PRACTICE (to be completed by student in their own time) |
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5 Starting 2 August Class 4 |
Tone on Ground Small drawings on mid tone paper (craft paper or coloured textured papers) |
Creating tonal images on a flat mid-tone ground with white highlights and erasure techniques in charcoal, Conté and/or limited colour soft pastel. Materials: Charcoal, Conté, SoftPastel |
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6 Starting 9 August Class 5 |
Rub back #1 - Still life tableau (ceramic objects) (A2-A1 size papers) |
Introduction to easel drawing using line and tone to represent basic multiple objects. Using viewers or phone camera viewfinders to consider composition and cropping techniques. Identify the technique of producing a rub back tonal drawing. Materials: Charcoal |
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7 Starting 16 August Class 6 |
Rub back #2 – Still life tableau (light and dark objects) (A2-A1 size papers) |
Using line & tone to produce a selected view from a large collection of objects. Applying the technique from the previous week with a broader tonal range using ‘black’ and white pastel. Using viewers or phone camera viewfinders to consider composition and cropping techniques. Materials: Charcoal, Conté, white soft pastel |
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8 Starting 23 August Class 7 |
Perspective and Spatial Relationships (towers of boxes) |
Identifying and using strategies to describe perspective and spatial information (aerial/atmospheric, relationships of scale, foreshortening and linear perspective techniques). Materials: Pencil, mixed media. |
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9 Starting 6 September |
NO REFINE DRAWING CLASSES due to 13 week course delivered over 16 week semester. | ||
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10 Starting 13 September Class 8 |
Opaque, translucent and transparent Ink Washes (glass bottles) |
Identifying the techniques in the use of ink with opaque, transparent and translucent objects. Materials: Ink and brushes, sponges. |
In class Visual Research Journal Exercise Sheet 3: CONSIDERING PRESENTATION SITUATION |
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11 Starting 20 September Class 9 |
Small Ink work experiments in the Visual Research Journal (small objects) |
Experimenting with ink marks and rendering on a smaller scale from small objects on desks. Materials: Ink, brushes, pen and nibs, bamboo, sponges and other mark making tools. |
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12 Starting 4 Class 10 |
Pen, Ink, Wash and Gesture #1 (potted plants and vases) |
Explore pen and nibs, washes and gestural mark making on a larger scale, washy grounds, splash and spatter techniques. Monochrome using single coloured ink. Materials: Ink, brushes, pen and nibs, bamboo, sponges and other mark making tools |
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13 Starting 11 October Class 11 |
Pen, Ink, Wash and Gesture #2 (potted plants and vases) |
Explore pen and nibs, washes and gestural mark making on a larger scale, washy grounds, splash and spatter techniques. Monochrome using single coloured ink. Materials: Ink, brushes, pen and nibs, bamboo, sponges and other mark making tools. |
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14 Starting 18 October Class 12 |
Pastels: Complementary Colour (fruit and vegetables) |
Use of coloured pastels in layered complementary colour combinations. Materials: Soft pastels. |
In class Visual Research Journal Exercise Sheet 4: EVALUATE THE SUCCESS OF COMPLETED DRAWINGS |
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15 Starting 25 October Class 13 |
Pastels: Expanded Colour (fruit, vegetables and objects) |
Use of coloured pastels to represent objects with a wide range of hues, values and saturations. Materials: Soft pastels. |
In class Visual Research Journal Exercise Sheet 4: EVALUATE THE SUCCESS OF COMPLETED DRAWINGS |
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16 Starting 1 November Class 14 |
Layered Tableau Mixed media with a range of limited colour materials. (Selected View - vertical display of objects and photographs) |
Applying a build up of materials to represent a variety of images and objects in a layered composition. Materials: Mixed media combinations. |
Visual Research Journal Exercise Sheet 5: SAFE WORK PRACTICES Checklist (Teacher to complete and give to student ffor submission in VRJ) ASSESSMENT TASK 1: VISUAL RESEARCH JOURNAL SEMESTER ONE - SUBMISSION DUE |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is on going throughout Semester 1 and 2. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through completion of a body of work that demonstrates concept development, understanding of materials and adhering to the guidelines of working in the drawing studio.
There are two projects. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
Assessment Tasks
Please see Canvas for the specific details of your assessments.
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
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.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL 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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