Course Title: Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: VART6219C
Course Title: Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5308 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact : Phillip Allan
Course Contact Phone: 99254030
Course Contact Email:philip.allan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Phillip Allan
Email: philip.allan.@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: Jennifer Mills
Email: jennifer.mills@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 70
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop skills and knowledge required to use drawing skills and other visual representation tools to develop, refine and communicate ideas for creative work. The focus of the course is on identifying, developing and refining drawing and visual representation as cognitive tools in a professional practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVACD501A Refine drawing and other visual representation tools |
Element: |
1. Evaluate the role of drawing in professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Explore drawing and other visual communication devices as research, ideas and problem-solving tools for professional practice |
Element: |
2. Support practice through experimentation with drawing and visual representation |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Initiate, develop and evolve ideas through the use of different materials and techniques |
Element: |
3. Develop individual approach to use of drawing |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Evaluate completed drawings in terms of their success in communicating ideas |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have acquired the skills and knowledge to produce drawings that represent and communicate ideas linked to your elective practices.
Details of Learning Activities
You will be presented with a series of weekly still life set ups where the drawings address both the objects presented, the materials used, and the techniques applied.
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- studio work
2. Out-of-class activities include:
- practical exercises
- project work
- independent research
You are expected to manage your learning and undertake an appropriate amount of out-of-class independent study and research and industry guests speak about professional practice.
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class
| Week | Course content |
Task / Assessment due dates |
Elements |
| 1 | Animal series 1 : Pigs heads | All assignments, projects and studio work will be required to be submitted in a folio at the end of semester. | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
| 2 | Animal series 2 : Animal bones | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 | |
| 3 | Animal series 3 : Plastice animals | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 | |
| 4 | Discarded objects 1 : TV setd | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 | |
| 5 | Discarded objects 2 : Detritus | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 | |
| 6 | Collage stil life | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 | |
| 7 | Telephone pages drawing | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | |
| 8 | Narrative drawing | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | |
| 9 | Botanical gardens 1 | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | |
| 10 | Botanical gardens 2 | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | |
| 11 | Process to find 1 | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | |
| 12 | Process to find 2 | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | |
| 13 | Process to find 3 | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None |
References
Kaupelis, Robert ‘Experimental Drawing’ |
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Dexter, Emma ‘Vitamin D:New Perspectives in Drawing’ |
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Betti, Claudia & Sale, Teel ‘Drawing: A Contemporary Approach’ |
Other Resources
Suggested web sites for visual diary research:
http://www.australiangalleries.com.au/index.php
http://www.niagara-galleries.com.au/niagara/art_gallery_melbourne.html
http://www.tolarnogalleries.com/
http://www.flg.com.au/ (Flinders Lane Gallery)
http://www.charlesnodrumgallery.com.au/
http://www.gabriellepizzi.com.au/
http://www.suttongallery.com.au/
http://www.rayhughesgallery.com/default.asp
http://www.moma.org/explore/collection/index
http://www.guggenheim.org/
http://www.tate.org.uk/collection/
https://www.vipartfair.com/auth
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 the drawing studio.
Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
- Practical tasks, a major project and a short test
- Direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
- Written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- Completion of an art journal and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- Direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence.
Assessment is based on your ability to undertake the following:
- Use the process of drawing and visual representation to support professional activities in art and design practice
- Apply a broad range of drawing techniques.
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following:
Assessment Tasks
Semester 2 : Folio presentation of Semester 2 artwork to receive a graded mark outcome in a year long course
Assessment title
Description: Present a Semester 2 folio containing 6 resolved drawings plus all works from the ’Process to Find’ assignment / Visual Diary
Due date: Assessment dates from November 6 - 11 (Students who have an ’unsatisfactory’ comment in the Semester 1 assessment were told the number of extra drawings required).
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
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.
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
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.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1
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.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
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