Course Title: Investigate drawing materials and processes
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5348 Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Title: Investigate drawing materials and processes
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 70
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.Course Contact: Joel Rainford
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8193
Course Contact Email: joel.rainford@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will develop skills and knowledge required to research and explore selected drawing materials and processes and integrate their use into creative practice.
This course relates to drawing as an art form where you will explore a diverse range of drawing materials, process and techniques. Drawing is a means of creative expression and this course allows you to use drawing as a means of discovery.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADRA502 Investigate drawing materials and processes |
Elements: |
1. Research drawing materials and processes 2. Select drawing materials and processes for exploration 3. Integrate drawing materials and processes into own work 4. Manage drawing materials |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have acquired the skills and knowledge to produce figure drawings that represent and communicate ideas linked to your elective practices.
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 life drawing studio.
You will be assessed on the following:
- Practical tasks
- Direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
- Completion of an portfolio including personal reflection and observation of the figure.
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers