Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: VART6515C
Course Title: Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5409 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact: Ruth Wellington
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9417
Course Contact Email: ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nicola Hardy
nicola.hardy@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
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to use drawing and other visual representation tools to develop, refine and communicate ideas for creative work. It involves evaluating the role of drawing in communicating ideas, experimenting with drawing and visual representations and developing an individual approach to the use of drawing. The unit focus is on manual drawing development and refinement, and visual representation as cognitive tools in a professional practice, rather than a particular level of drawing technique.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAACD531 Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
Element: |
1. Evaluate the role of drawing in professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Investigate drawing and different visual communication devices, idea generation methods and problem-solving tools for professional practice 1.2 Evaluate how practitioners use different tools and make links to own work 1.3 Identify and challenge own barriers to drawing |
Element: |
2. Support and develop practice through experimentation with drawing and visual representation |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Generate and develop ideas using different materials and techniques 2.2 Create variety in compositions and spatial fields using visual elements 2.3 Experiment with techniques and mixed media to produce drawings |
Element: |
3. Assess individual approach to the 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 developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place either online, or 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:
- demonstrations and presentations by teacher
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- review and revision
- peer learning
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities will include:
- independent project based work
- online tutorials and activities
- independent research
- studio practice
- review and revision
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topics & Activities | Assessment |
| 1 | Assignment 1. Set of 10 technical tasks. |
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| 2 | 1.3-1.6 Observational drawings. Draw set of given objects in different ways. Scan. |
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| 3 | 1.7-9 Digital composition |
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| 4 | Finalise composite illustration in response to feedback Finalise all 10 tasks, lay out in given template and submit as PDF to Canvas. Complete Part B of OH&S worksheet. |
AT1 due, including OH&S worksheet |
| 5 | Introduction to Assignment 2. Melbourne Sketchbook. |
Analysis of brief to be done verbally in class |
| 6 | Melbourne sketchbook research. Discuss strategies and techniques in relevant exemplars. Present concepts and reference material. |
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| 7 | Melbourne sketchbook drawings. Produce drawings from photographic reference |
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| 8 | Continue to produce drawings from photographic reference |
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| 9 | Compose sketchbook pages. Respond to feedback. |
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| 10 | Compose and refine illustrations. Respond to feedback Intro to Assignment 3, Vintage Poster. Plan photo shoots if necessary. |
AT 2 due |
Easter + Mid Semester break |
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| 11 | Assignment 3. Vintage poster: Research relevant techniques and illustration strategies. Assemble reference photos. Begin filling out submission template for research. |
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| 12 | Assignment 3. Vintage poster: Render illustration from templates as demonstrated in class. |
Research due |
| 13 | Assignment 3. Vintage poster: Render illustration from templates as demonstrated in class. | |
| 14 | Render illustration from templates. | |
| 15 | Finalise and submit Assignment 3. | AT 3 due |
| 16 | Work on gaps in evidence required for Competency |
Student support
Your first point of contact for any support needs with your assessments should be your teacher and assessor. If you require further support, you should consider contacting the following support services at RMIT.
Assessment adjustments
Students requiring support or adjustments for their formal assessments task or exams should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS), for more information on the types of adjustments provided, access RMIT adjustments to assessment.
Special consideration
If unexpected circumstances affect your ability to complete an assessment you can apply for special consideration. For more information access RMIT special consideration.
Appeals
As an RMIT student you are entitled to seek a review of decisions that impact on your studies. For more information access RMIT appeals.
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’
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 for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
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.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
Assessment Task 1: Illustration exercises and H&S Worksheet, due in Week 4
Assessment Task 2: Melbourne Sketchbook, due in Week 10
Assessment task 3: Vintage Poster, due in Week 15
On completion of the course you will be assessed for competency.
Competency-based assessment is as follows:
CA - Competency Achieved
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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 competency assessment.
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.
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
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
Course Overview: Access Course Overview