Course Title: Create observational drawings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: VART6363C
Course Title: Create observational drawings
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: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop skills and knowledge required to research and explore selected drawing materials and processes and integrate their use into creative practice.
This course relates to drawing as an art form where you will explore a diverse range of drawing materials, process and techniques. Drawing is a means of creative expression and this course allows you to use drawing as a means of discovery.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAACD502 Create observational drawings |
Element: |
1. Develop and refine observational drawing technique |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Investigate specific techniques and considerations for observational drawing 1.2 Establish and follow safe work practices for selected technique 1.3 Explore ways to achieve perspective in drawings 1.4 Experiment with use of lines and edges 1.5 Consider ways to recognise and accurately represent space 1.6 Work with different techniques to observe and depict light and shade 1.7 Identify problems in own drawing technique and explore ways to resolve them |
Element: |
2. Explore media and tools for observational drawings |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research historical and contemporary observational drawing in the context of own work 2.2 Determine how different media and tools can create different effects in drawings 2.3 Select and use appropriate media to achieve the desired outcome |
Element: |
3. Produce finished observational drawings |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Select subjects for observational drawing projects based on the needs of own work 3.2 Confirm key objectives for the drawing project 3.3 Create finished drawings that show command of observational drawing techniques and appropriate selection of media 3.4 Evaluate own observational drawing in terms of key objectives 3.5 Seek critical feedback from others 3.6 Reflect and act on the need for further development of skills |
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.
Details of Learning Activities
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
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practical demonstrations in studio
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- seminars/workshops
- design activities or projects
- group projects
- peer learning
- guest lecture/presentation
- class presentations
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group discussion
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independent project-based work
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
- visits to galleries and events
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Class content/Activities/Materials |
Visual Diary Tasks |
Week 1 ON CAMPUS |
Overview of course structure, introductions and Protocols in the Life Drawing Studio and assessment tasks. Powerpoints: Investigate Drawing –overview of ways to look at the figure. Formal Elements of Drawing and student work examples. The studio skeleton still-life Visual Diary- pencil sketch of skeleton, negative space shaded/identified - 60 mins Focus:
Materials: Visual diary, graphite pencil, soft and hard erasers, |
1. Represent Space: Skeleton drawing/s from observation with annotations identifying the negative and positive space. Upload drawing/s to Canvas under Assignments: Assessment 2: Visual Diary. Due week 2 |
Week 2 ONLINE REMOTE DELIVERY |
Drawing from observation : the live model. Short & long poses (1 min up to 20 mins) Visual analysis techniques for drawing from observation (drawing what you actually see rather than what you think you see) - positive and negative space, identifying simple shapes, measuring/estimating ratios and basic issues of perception (drawing what you actually see rather than what you think you see). “Blind” drawing, contour, silhouette,, axis/plumb/sight lines, Materials: Visual Diary, Clips, Willow Charcoal, soft and hard erasers, Conté (compressed charcoal) |
Make a list of the life model protocol in your visual diary and follow protocols in the drawing studio 2. Visual Analysis: Complete the visual analysis task worksheet. (Appendix 2) Upload to Canvas under Assignments: Assessment 2: Visual Diary. Due week 3 |
Week 3 ON CAMPUS |
Drawing from observation : the live model. Short & long poses(1 min up to 40 mins) Focus: Tonal Rub Back Drawing Technique
Materials: Clips, Willow Charcoal,Conté pencils and dry pastel, soft and hard erasers |
3.Light and Shade: Make an A4 sized “rub back” tonal drawing of one of the 3 images of the Statue of Crouching Aphrodite (Lely's Venus) using graphite. Upload to Canvas under Assignments: Assessment 2: Visual Diary. Due week 4 |
Week 4 ON CAMPUS |
Drawing from observation : the live model. Short & long poses(1 min up to 40 mins) Focus: Foreshortening & perspective
Materials: Visual Diary, Clips, Willow Charcoal, Conté pencils, soft and hard erasers, |
4a. Perspective: In your visual diary make some drawings of the figure, or parts of the figure, which are foreshortened. 4b. Annotate your drawings to show where and how you foreshortened the figure. Upload to Canvas under Assignments: Assessment 2: Visual Diary. Due week 5 Complete Peer review and self-reflection task (Appendix 3) |
Week 5 ON CAMPUS |
Drawing from observation : the live model. Short poses: capturing gesture & movement. Continuous line drawing. Focus: capturing gesture & movement.
Materials: Visual Diary, Clips, graphite pencil, nib pen & ink, biro, |
5. Gesture and movement: Using a biro or fine marker, make a continuous line drawing in your visual diary which captures gesture or movement. Upload to Canvas under Assignments: Assessment 2: Visual Diary. Due week 6
12b. Identify why and how the artists selected make observational drawings and how this relates to your own interest/style, refer to mediums used. What have you learned from researching this artist’s work that you might try in your own drawing? 12c. What is the purpose of observational drawing in different types of practice such as photography and animation? (50 - 100 words each approx.) Upload to Canvas under Assignments: Assessment 2: Visual Diary. Due week 7 |
Week 6 ON CAMPUS |
Drawing from observation : the live model. short & long poses (2-40 mins or more) Focus: head & portraits
Materials: Clips, Willow Charcoal, pencil, soft and hard erasers, Conté, masking tape. |
6. Portraits: In your visual diary make at least one portrait study. Indicate plum and sight lines. Upload to Canvas under Assignments: Assessment 2:Visual Diary. Due week 7 |
Week 7 ON CAMPUS (Online/remote delivery for Bridget's class only) |
Drawing from observation : the live model. Long poses (2min- 20 mins or more) Focus: hands & feet
Materials: Clips, Willow Charcoal, soft and hard erasers, Conté (compressed charcoal), masking tape. |
7. Shape and form - Hands and feet: In your visual diary make at least one drawing of your hand and foot. Annotate the sketch, identifying which techniques helped you to make it Upload to Canvas under Assignments: Assessment 2: Visual Diary. Due week 8 Answer to 12a, 12b and 12c DUE TODAY |
Week 8 ON CAMPUS |
Drawing from observation : the live model. Short and long poses ( 2min- 40 mins or more) -
Focus: Line weight & phrasing contours -
Materials: Visual Diary, Clips, Willow Charcoal, soft and hard erasers, Conté (compressed charcoal), masking tape. |
8.Line and edges: Create one or more sketches of the model that demonstrate purposeful variation in the weight of line. Upload to Canvas under Assignments: Assessment 2: Visual Diary. Due week 9 |
Week 9 ON CAMPUS |
Drawing from observation : the live model. Short and long poses (2min - 20 mins or more) Focus: Ink
Materials: Visual diary, clips, ink, palette, brushes, bamboo sticks, sponges & nib pen. |
9. Wet media and Tone: Experiment with mark making in ink – complete an ink drawing from the model using 3-4 tones: white(paper), light tone, mid & dark tones. Use brushes to apply tone. Use the ink nib pen to apply lines and detail. Upload to Canvas under Assignments: Assessment 2: Visual Diary. Due week 10 |
Week 10 ON CAMPUS |
Drawing from observation : the live model. Short and long poses (2min - 20 mins or more) Short poses and longer pose (2min - 20 mins or more) Focus: Ink and conte on toned paper
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Experiment with tonal and textural marks on toned paper. Use a mid-tone ink wash to create a toned ground on 1-2 pages in your visual diary. |
Week 11 ON CAMPUS |
Drawing from observation : the live model. Short & long poses.(2min - 20 mins or more) Focus:Colour & pastel
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10. Colour - wet and dry media: Experiment with layers of coloured soft pastel to create flesh tones. Use cool colours underneath warm colours and vice versa. Try different textures and saturations. Label and annotate your experiments -what are they and how did you create certain effects. Upload to Canvas under Assignments: Assessment 2: Visual Diary. Due week 12 |
Week 12 ON CAMPUS |
Drawing from observation : the live model. Long pose. (60 mins or more) Focus:Colour & pastel
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Continue experimenting with layers of coloured soft pastel to create flesh tones. Use cool colours underneath warm colours and vice versa. Try different textures and saturations. Experiment with using colour on a coloured ground. |
Week 13 ON CAMPUS |
Drawing from observation : the live model. Short & long poses. (2min - 20 mins or more). Focus:Colour & gouache
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Complete Visual Diary checklist documentation (Appendix 1) |
Week 14 ON CAMPUS |
Drawing from observation : the live model. Short and long poses. Focus and Materials:Focus: Consolidating and applying the skills, materials and methods built up throughout the semester to address a long pose. Long poses (20 mins or more) Materials: Choice of mediums and papers |
AT1: FOLIO SUBMISSION begin to upload selected drawings to Canvas under Assignments: Assessment 1: Portfolio Complete Peer review and self-reflection task (Appendix 3) Experimentation and refinement of skills, techniques, materials, processes and concepts. |
Week 15 ON CAMPUS |
Drawing from observation : the live model. Short and long poses. Focus: Consolidating and applying the skills, materials and methods built up throughout the semester to address a long pose.
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AT1: FOLIO SUBMISSION continue to upload selected drawings to Canvas under Assignments: Assessment 1: Portfolio Experimentation and refinement of skills, techniques, materials, processes and concepts. |
Week 16 ON CAMPUS |
rawing from observation : the live model. Short and long poses. Focus: Consolidating and applying the skills, materials and methods built up throughout the semester to address a long pose.
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AT1: FOLIO SUBMISSION submit final selected drawings to Canvas under Assignments: Assessment 1: Portfolio |
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 is ongoing throughout the course and will include 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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