Course Title: Life Drawing
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2007
Course Code: VART5716
Course Title: Life Drawing
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5069 - Diploma of Arts (Graphic Arts)
Course Contact : Annette Cook
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9438
Course Contact Email:Annette.cook@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 32
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course students use a range of drawing methods and selected materials to draw the human figure from observation within specific pose times translating structure and preparation into an expressive form on a 2D surface.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBS642 Life Drawing |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Identify and apply the appropriate drawing media and 2. Identify and apply observation skills in regard to the 2.1. Apply of perspective conventions. 3. Identify and apply the appropriate drawing techniques when
4. Depict the gesture and movement of the figure. 4.1. Depict the axes and directions of the figure. |
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and apply the appropriate drawing media and presentation techniques required to produce a folio of life-drawings.
2. Identify and apply observation skills in regard to the production of a series of life-drawings.
3. Identify and apply the appropriate drawing techniques when given a series of life-model poses with a variation of time spans and positions.
4. Depict the gesture and movement of the figure.
Details of Learning Activities
The purpose of this module is to provide participants with the
skills, knowledge and attitudes required to use a range of drawing
methods and selected materials to draw the human figure from
observation within specified pose times translating structure and
preparation into an expressive form on a 2D drawing surface.
Activities could include:
• Life and still-life drawing
• Class discussion
• Material experimentation
• Illustration
Teaching Schedule
WEEK | CLASS CONTENT | PERF CRITERIA |
1 | Orientation Week | 1.1 – 4.7 |
2 | Drawing | 1.1 – 4.7 |
3 | Drawing | 1.1 – 4.7 |
4 | Drawing | 1.1 – 4.7 |
5 | Life Drawing | 1.1 – 4.7 |
6 | Life Drawing | 1.1 – 4.7 |
7 | Life Drawing | 1.1 – 4.7 |
8 | Life Drawing | 1.1 – 4.7 |
9 | Life Drawing | 1.1 – 4.7 |
10 | Life Drawing | 1.1 – 4.7 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
TBC |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
The assessment will be a drawing folio.
A graded assessment will occur for this course.
Assessment Tasks
Folio of life and general drawings 100%
Assessment Matrix
HD High Distinction = 80-100%
DI Distinction = 70 -79%
CR Credit = 60 - 69%
PA Pass (Higher Grade Available) = 50 -59%
PX Pass (No Higher Grade Available) -
NN Fail = 0 - 49%
NYC(not yet competent)
CA (competency achieved)
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Late submissions and single item extensions
In all courses marks are deducted for late submission unless Special Consideration or an Application for Extension is sought. If a student feels they may miss a deadline for a single item submission they may negotiate an extension with their teacher. They must negotiate the extension by the due date of submission. They must complete the Application for Extension form available for the Administration Office on level 3 B515. (This does not apply where there are a number of missed submissions due to general difficulties – see Special Consideration).
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for ever piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges they are aware of the plagiarism implications noted below.
Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data and oral presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Is also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher.
Work not seen in progress
If a student hands in any work that the teacher has never seen in class or discussed with the student prior to the submission, the teacher can refuse to assess the work on the basis of authentication issues.
Course guide is subject to change in relation to project variations.
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