Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: VART6516C
Course Title: Create observational drawings
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5414 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Joel Rainford
Course Contact Phone: +61399258193
Course Contact Email: joel.rainford@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Harry Hay
harry.hay@rmit.edu.au
Benjamin Sheppard
benjamin.sheppard@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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 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: |
CUAACD532 Create observational drawings |
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1. Develop and refine observational drawing technique |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Investigate specific techniques and considerations for observational drawing 1.2 Explore ways to achieve perspective in drawings 1.3 Experiment with use of lines and edges 1.4 Examine ways to recognise and accurately represent space 1.5 Observe and depict light and shade using different techniques 1.6 Identify problems in own drawing technique and explore ways to resolve them |
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Element: |
2. Explore media and tools for observational drawings |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine how different media and tools can create different effects in drawings 2.2 Select and use applicable media to achieve the desired outcome |
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3. Produce finished observational drawings |
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Performance Criteria: |
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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 may include but are not limited to:
- 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
- practical placement
- simulated workplace activities.
Teaching Schedule
Please refer to Canvas.
Note: 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
Semester #1 2023DateWeekTopicAssessment / Learning activities|
W/C 10 Jul |
WEEK 1 ON CAMPUS
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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 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 4 |
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W/C 17 Jul
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WEEK 2 ON CAMPUS |
Drawing from observation : visual analysis
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/sightlines, Materials: Visual Diary, Clips, Willow Charcoal, soft and hard erasers, Conté (compressed charcoal)
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Make a list of the life model protocol in your visual diary 2. Visual Analysis: Complete the visual analysis task worksheet. (Appendix 2) 2: Visual Diary. week 2 |
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W/C 24 Jul |
WEEK 3 ON CAMPUS |
Drawing from observation : visual analysis 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. Assessment 2: Visual Diary week 3 |
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W/C 31 Jul
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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.
2: Visual Diary. week 4 Upload to Canvas under Assignments: :Pos/neg drawing. Week 4
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W/C 7 Aug
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WEEK 5 ON CAMPUS
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Drawing from observation: the live model. short & long poses (2-40 mins or more)
Focus: head & portraits
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5. Portraits: In your visual diary make at least one portrait study. Indicate plum and sight-lines. Assessment 2:Visual Diary. Week 5
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W/C 14 Aug
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WEEK 6 ON CAMPUS
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Drawing from observation: the live model. Focus: hands & feet
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6. 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 Assessment 2: Visual Diary. week 6
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W/C 21 Aug |
WEEK 7 ON CAMPUS |
Drawing from observation: the live model. Short and long poses ( 2min- 40 mins or more) -
Focus: Line weight & phrasing contours - light and shadow can be used to create the illusion of three-dimensionality. Materials: Visual Diary, Clips, Willow Charcoal, soft and hard erasers, Conté (compressed charcoal), masking tape.
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7. Line and edges: Create one or more sketches of the model that demonstrate purposeful variation in the weight of line.
Assessment 2: Visual Diary. week 7 |
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Mid semester break - August 28 - September 3 |
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W/C 4 Sep
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WEEK 8 ON CAMPUS
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From observation: the live model. Short poses: capturing gesture & movement. Continuous line drawing. : capturing gesture & movement.
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7. Gesture and movement: Using a biro or fine marker, make a continuous line drawing in your visual diary which captures gesture or movement. Assessment 2: Visual Diary. week 8
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W/C 11 Sep |
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.
Complete Peer review and self-reflection task |
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W/C 18 Sep
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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
Drawing from observation : the live model. Short & long poses.(2min - 20 mins or more) |
10. 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.
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W/C 25 Sep |
WEEK 11 ON CAMPUS |
Focus:Colour & pastel
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11. 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.
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W/C 2 Oct |
WEEK 12 ON CAMPUS
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Drawing from observation: the live model. Long pose. (60 mins or more)
Focus:Colour & pastel
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12. 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.
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W/C 9 Oct
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WEEK 13 ON CAMPUS
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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
Assessment Task 2: Visual Diary Due |
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W/C 16 Oct
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WEEK 14 ON CAMPUS
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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
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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.
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W/C 23 Oct |
WEEK 15 ON CAMPUS
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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. |
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W/C 30 Oct
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WEEK 16 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 submit final selected drawings to Canvas under Assignments: Assessment 1: Portfolio
Assessment Task 1: Portfolio Due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The library provides free study support services and resources to help you build your academic skills. This includes subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and other services. You can also access one-on-one consultations through the library. For further information:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support
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/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. 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
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
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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