Course Title: Produce drawings to communicate ideas
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: VART6469C
Course Title: Produce drawings to communicate ideas
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4402 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759
Course Contact Email: svdsc.design.tech@rmit.edu
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dellwyn Apted email: dellwyn.apted@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 unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce drawings that represent and communicate ideas. It does not relate to drawing as an art form. It applies to individuals who use drawings, either electronic or hand drawn, for personal use or in response to a project or brief. Drawings may include design concepts for objects, processes or spaces, movement sequences for performances or screen productions, exhibitions, tenders, proposals or publications. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAACD301 Produce drawings to communicate ideas |
Element: |
1. Plan drawing work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify drawing requirements from reference material and confirm with appropriate people if required 1.2 Identify factors, including contractual, legal and ethical factors, that may impact on how drawing work is undertaken 1.3 Gather information about drawing techniques, materials and equipment from a range of sources and determine how they may be used to communicate ideas 1.4 Evaluate information for its application to specific drawing briefs |
Element: |
2. Experiment to represent ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Explore the capabilities of techniques, materials and equipment 2.2 Follow safety procedures for particular techniques, materials and equipment 2.3 Select approaches that best suit the purpose of drawings and their presentation context |
Element: |
3. Create drawings |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Organise materials, tools and equipment for selected techniques 3.2 Produce preliminary drawings and discuss their effectiveness with relevant people 3.3 Confirm intellectual property and other relevant legislative requirements are met 3.4 Finalise drawings, incorporating feedback on work in progress as required 3.5 Prepare drawings for the presentation context |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to the elements of this unit for learning outcomes.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources. Some classes maybe scheduled to be on campus, and some may be in a remote (virtual) learning mode online. Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach.
On campus class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Independent project-based work
• Site visits (observations)
• Studio Practice Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Online research
• Independent project-based work
• Site visits (observations)
• Studio Practice
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project-based work
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Session 1 (1-hour lecture) |
Session 2 Topics and session activity |
Assessments |
1 |
Materials and tools needed |
Introduction to Course & WHS |
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2 |
Understanding type of drawings |
Ex. 2 Drawing Fundamentals: Plan Drawing Work and Experiment to Represent Ideas |
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3 |
Drawing basics |
Ex. 3 Drawing Fundamentals: Plan Drawing Work and Experiment to Represent Ideas |
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4 |
Drawing explorations |
Ex. 4 Drawing Fundamentals: Plan Drawing Work and Experiment to Represent Ideas |
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5 |
Drawing and technology |
Ex.5 Drawing Fundamentals: Plan Drawing Work and Experiment to Represent Ideas |
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6 |
Drawing explorations |
Ex. 6 Drawing Fundamentals: Plan Drawing Work and Experiment to Represent Ideas |
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7 |
Drawing in a sketchbook |
Ex. 7 Drawing Fundamentals: Plan Drawing Work and Experiment to Represent Ideas & refine |
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MID |
SEMESTER |
BREAK |
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8 |
Drawing with colour |
Ex. 8 Drawing Fundamentals: Plan Drawing Work and Experiment to Represent Ideas & refine |
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9 |
Drawing exploration |
Ex. 9 Drawing Fundamentals: Plan Drawing Work and Experiment to Represent Ideas & refine |
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10 |
Drawing and rendering |
Ex. 10 Drawing Fundamentals: Plan Drawing Work and Experiment to Represent Ideas & refine |
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11 |
Rendering exploration |
Ex.11 Create Drawings: Refine |
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12 |
Drawing and rendering exploration |
Oral presentation to your teacher |
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13 |
Drawing / rendering on project |
Ex.12 Create Drawings: Refine |
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14 |
Drawing / rendering on project |
Studio : Create Drawings: Render |
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15 |
Drawing / rendering on project |
Studio Class to finalise folio |
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16 |
Drawing / rendering on project |
Submission AT3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library Support
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies https://rmit.libguides.com/interior-design
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing
Study and Learning support
Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments?
The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is folio and project based.
Assessment Tasks
AT1 Knowledge Assessment Due Week 4
AT2 Portfolio PPT Presentation Due Week 12
AT3 Final Portfolio Due Week 16
Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
Assessment / Late Submission
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.
CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
SEC: Stopped engagement in course
WDR: Withdrawn from course
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs.
Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension of time for your assessable work. Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;
Special consideration; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/specialconsideration
Application for extension of time; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-forsubmission-of-assessable-work
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA); https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/equitableassessment-arrangements--eaa
if your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.
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
The major learning experience involves studio-based exercises, demonstration and production.
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.
Canvas
Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas
Student feedback at RMIT:
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.
The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;
Student Progress Monitoring
Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academicprogress
Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas;
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academicintegrity
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