Course Title: Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: VART6536C
Course Title: Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6174 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Tyler Payne
Course Contact Phone: +61399254320
Course Contact Email: tyler.payne@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jennifer Mills
jennifer.mills@rmit.edu.au
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 learn skills and knowledge required to extend skills with drawing to develop a personal style suited to the individual’s professional practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAACD611 Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools |
Element: |
1. Advance technical skills |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Experiment with different tools and media applicable to individual style 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 research tools |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Extend drawing as 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 |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop a personalised style that supports and reflects the unique nature of own work and practice 3.2 Evaluate 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 as required |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstrations in studio
- Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- seminars/workshops
- design activities or projects
- group projects
- peer learning
- guest lecture/presentation
- class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project-based work
- group activities/projects
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
- visits to galleries and events
Teaching Schedule
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Week 1 12 July
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Introduction to course. ppt contemporary drawing practices and student work Theme 1- Space -"SHADOW SELFIE" drawing |
Portfolio AT1 Building an archive through observation: drawing project
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Week 2 19 July |
- Space - classroom drawing workshop– 1 still-life (positive and negative space part 1) |
Portfolio AT1 Building an archive through observation: drawing project
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Week 3 26 July
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- Space - classroom drawing workshop– (positive and negative space part 2) |
Research Project AT2 Personal Response Archive exercise |
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Week 4 2 Aug |
– Space - classroom drawing workshop– “Between the lines” - text still-life - part 1
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Portfolio AT1
Building an archive through observation: drawing project
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Week 5 9 Aug
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– Space - classroom drawing workshop– “Between the lines” - text response- part 2 |
Research Project AT2 Personal Response Archive |
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Week 6 16 Aug
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Theme 2– Colour - classroom still-life drawing workshop– (part 1 - neutral palette, colour accent) |
Portfolio AT1
Building an archive through observation: drawing project |
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Week 7 23 Aug
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– Colour - classroom drawing – (part 2 - neutral palette, colour accent) |
Research Project AT2 Personal Response Archive |
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Mid Semester Break 28 Aug - 1 Sept | |
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Week 8 6 Sept
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– Colour - classroom still-life drawing workshop– (part 1 - Saturation and temperature - heightened palette) |
Portfolio AT1
Building an archive through observation: drawing project |
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Week 9 13 Sept |
Theme 3– Line - classroom drawing workshop–still-life movement, pattern and line (line part 1) |
Portfolio AT1
Building an archive through observation: drawing project
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Week 10 20 Sept
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Theme 3– Line - classroom drawing workshop–still-life movement, pattern and line (line part 1) |
Portfolio AT1
Building an archive through observation: drawing project |
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Week 11 27 Sept
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Theme 4– Texture - classroom still-life drawing workshop– surface, texture & collage (line part 1) |
Portfolio AT1
Building an archive through observation: drawing project |
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Week 12 4 Oct
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Texture - classroom drawing– (part 2 - Surface, texture & collage - archive building response) |
Research Project AT2 Personal Response Archive |
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Week 13 11 Oct
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Theme 5 – Narrative & Context - still-life drawing workshop– Projection and lighting on life model – building a story through context part 1 |
Portfolio AT1
Building an archive through observation: drawing project |
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Week 14 18 Oct
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– Narrative & Context - classroom response part 2 |
Research Project AT2 Personal Response Archive |
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Week 15 25 Oct
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– Archive Presentation |
Assessment 1 Due |
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Week 16 1 Nov
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Skill consolidation - self directed drawing. Individual tutorials, catch-up. |
Assessment 2 Due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The library provides free study support services and resources to help you build your academic skills. This includes subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and other services. You can also access one-on-one consultations through the library. For further information:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
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.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
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 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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