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 |
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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
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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. |
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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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