Course Title: Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: VART6375C

Course Title: Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6149 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts

Course Contact: Joel Rainford

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8193

Course Contact Email: joel.rainford@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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 extend skills with drawing and other forms of visual representation to develop a personal approach or style suited to the individual’s professional practice. This course allows you to combine your specialisation area with drawing as a focal point.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAACD601 Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools

Element:

1. Advance technical skills and other visual representation tools

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Expand expertise through ongoing experimentation with different tools and media

1.2 Increase drawing technique and confidence through practice with tone, layout, perspective, colour and imagery

1.3 Evaluate own drawing expertise against professional needs and aspirations

Element:

2. Refine drawing and representational skills as visual-thinking tools

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Extend drawing as a visual research tool in the development of work

2.2 Blend investigation, thinking and analysis through the drawing process

2.3 Analyse the use of drawing as a visual thinking tool in own work

Element:

3. Develop personalised style to support professional practice

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Develop a personalised style that supports and reflects the unique nature of own work and practice

3.2 Evaluate the ways in which drawing contributes to a successful professional practice

3.3 Discuss and explore drawing processes and challenges with others

3.4 Challenge, adapt and refine own style to meet new and changing contexts for work

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities


  • practical demonstrations in studio  
  • design activities or projects  
  • peer learning  
  • class presentations  
  • group discussion  
  • research  
  • independent project-based work  
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback  

 


Teaching Schedule

Week 1

NO CLASSES

  

Week 2

Introduction to course.

ppt  contemporary drawing practices and student work

Theme 1 - Space -classroom still-life drawing workshop– (positive and negative space part 1)

 Portfolio: Personal Response Archive  exercise 1
Week 3 Theme 1 -  Space -  classroom drawing workshop– (positive and negative space part 2)

 Building an archive through observation: drawing project

response 1

Week 4

project 2 – Space - classroom still-life drawing 

workshop–  (part 1 “Between the lines” - text project)

 Personal Response Archive  exercise 2

Week 5

project 2 – Space - classroom drawing 

workshop–  (part 2 “Between the lines” - text project- archive building response)

Building an archive through observation: drawing project response 2

Week 6


 project 3 –  Colour - classroom still-life drawing workshop–  (part 1 - neutral palette, colour accent) Personal Response Archive  exercise 3

Week 7


 project 3 –  Colour - classroom drawing –  (part 2 - neutral palette, colour accent)

Building an archive through observation: drawing project response 3

Week 8


 project 4 – Colour - classroom still-life drawing workshop–  (part 1 - Saturation and temperature - heightened palette)  Personal Response Archive  exercise 4

Mid Semester Break
 Week 9

   

project 4– Colour - classroom drawing–  (part 2 - Saturation and temperature - heightened palette)

 

Building an archive through observation: drawing project response 4


Peer review and discussion

Week 10

project 5 –  Line - classroom drawing workshop– movement, pattern  and line (line part 1)

  Personal Response Archive  exercise 5

Week 11


 project 5 – Line - classroom  drawing – movement, pattern and line (line part 2)

Building an archive through observation: drawing project response 5

Week 12


 project 6 – Texture - classroom still-life drawing workshop–  surface,  texture & collage  (line part 1)  Personal Response Archive  exercise 6

Week 13

 

 project 6 – Texture - classroom drawing– (part 2 - Surface,  texture & collage - archive building response) Building an archive through observation: drawing project response 6

Week 14

project 7 – Narrative & Context - classroom life drawing 

workshop– Projection and lighting on life model –  building a story through context part 1

  Personal Response Archive  exercise 7

Week 15

project 7 – Narrative & Context  - classroom response

part 2

 Building an archive through observation: drawing project response 7

Week 16

Skill consolidation - self directed drawing.

Individual tutorials.

Week 17

Skill consolidation - self directed drawing.

Individual tutorials.


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 the semester. 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 a studio.


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. 


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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