Course Title: Create observational drawings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: VART6291C
Course Title: Create observational drawings
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5316 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact : Ruth Lyon
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9438
Course Contact Email:ruth.lyon@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Philip Roubin
Philip.roubin@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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 explore the specific techniques and considerations required for observational drawing, developing an understanding of perspective, line, space, colour and tone. You will also select and apply appropriate media and tools to create different effects in observational drawings.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVACD502A Create observational drawings |
Element: |
1. Develop and refine observational drawing technique |
Performance Criteria: |
Investigate specific techniques and considerations for observational drawing |
Element: |
2. Explore media and tools for observational drawings |
Performance Criteria: |
Research historical and contemporary observational drawing in the context of own work |
Element: |
3. Produce finished observational drawings |
Performance Criteria: |
Select subjects for observational drawing projects based on the needs of own 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
In class activities will include:
•Lectures
•Peer teaching and class presentations
•Group discussion
•Online research
•Library research
•Independent project based work
•Teacher directed group activities/projects
•Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
•‘Workshopping’ of student projects
Out of class activities will include:
Independent research activity
Teaching Schedule
Week | Activity | Learning Elements |
1 | PART 1 |
1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6 |
2 | PART 1 Tone: White sheet Easel drawing - Charcoal |
1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6 |
3 | PART 1 Composition: Tone & Texture: Assorted tin objects Easel drawing – Charcoal & Pastel |
1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6 |
4 | PART 1 Tone & Form : Fruit still life Easel drawing – Charcoal & Pastel |
1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6 |
5 | PART 1 Structural Drawing: Tricycles Easel drawing - Pencil |
1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6 |
6 | PART 1 Linear perspective: Interior spaces Pencil with ‘viewer’ |
1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6 |
7 | PART 1 Opaque, Translucent, Transparent: Glass bottles Table drawing – Ink, brush, nib & wash |
1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6 |
8 | PART 1 Plants and vases Table drawing: Ink line (nib) & wash |
1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6 |
9 | PART 1 Colour, shape and form : Tins and packaging Table drawing – own choice of mixed media |
1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6 |
10. | PART 1 Tone & Form : Coloured vases and books Table drawing – Collage (paper/glue) and Ink |
1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6 |
11 | PART 2 Animal Project |
1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.6 |
12 | PART 2 Animal Project |
1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.6 |
13 | PART 2 Watercolour exercises and small objects Table drawing – Watercolour |
1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.2 – 3.6 |
14 | PART 2 Small colourful objects Table drawing – Watercolour |
1.1 – 1.6 2.1 – 2.3 3.1 – 3.6 |
15 | PART 2 Submission of Folio of finished drawings, exercises, project and all backup images and drawings in room 3.10 from 10.00 to 11.00 a.m. |
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16 | Final assessment Pick up folio in a room to be announced |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Not required |
References
Kaupelis, Robert, Experimental drawing |
Other Resources
You will require materials and tools that are listed in the Graphic Design Kit.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this 
course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks. Assessment in this course include in class exercises and media project/s.
The assessment tasks are:
1. Portfolio of drawings 70%
2. Project 30%
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Assessment tasks:
Formative Tasks
Ongoing verbal feedback each drawing and project session including a tutorial week.
Summative Assessment
PART 1: a. 6 ‘Major’ drawings from sessions 1 to 10, b. Other ‘Major’ drawings and back-up drawings - a & b
Due week 15
PART 2 : Project work - All watercolour exercises, object and animal paintings sessions 11 - 14
Due week 15
Week 15 submit the finished drawings, exercises, Animal project and all backup images and drawings
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
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 gain the competency.
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.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress 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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Submission cover sheet
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 go to Academic Integrity
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