Course Title: Work with the human form in creative practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: VART6539C
Course Title: Work with the human form in creative practice
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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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 the skills and knowledge required to explore and represent the human form in professional art or design practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAACD535 Work with the human form in creative practice |
Element: |
1. Research the human form |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research information and ideas about the representation and use of the human form in creative practice 1.2 Investigate aspects of human physiology and anatomy applicable to own practice 1.3 Analyse and extract applicable ideas and information from research 1.4 Develop and refine informed ideas about the use of the human form in creative work |
Element: |
2. Represent the human form visually |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Adapt ideas and knowledge about the human form for integration into a body of work 2.2 Experiment with different media and techniques to represent different aspects or reflect ideas about the human form 2.3 Identify and resolve technical problems when developing expertise 2.4 Trial and adapt ways to represent and use the human form to develop own style |
Element: |
3. Evaluate own work |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Evaluate development of own work with others and seek feedback 3.2 Reflect on how experimentation with the human form has informed own practice and identify own successful work |
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
Learning Activities may include but are not limited to:
- 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
- practical placement
- simulated workplace activities.
Teaching Schedule
Please refer to Canvas.
Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
| Week | Topic | Assessment / Learning activities |
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1
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Introduction Course overview & student work ppts Canvas & assessment, OH&S and life room protocols Perceptual drawing Perceptual sketches in drawing media of student’s choice – students to bring drawing media to class. Introduction to course Powerpoints: The human form in contemporary art Examples of student work students to bring drawing media to class. |
On campus class AT 1: “Selfie” portrait sketch in drawing media of student’s choice |
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2
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Unclothed/clothed. Short and long duration life drawing of clothed and unclothed model. Perceptual sketches in drawing media of student’s choice – students to bring drawing media to class. Unclothed model
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AT 1 &. AT2: sketches of the unclothed & clothed human form in drawing media of student’s choice.
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3
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Life drawing research -unclothed model Anatomy workshop 2. Model/life drawing “Inside/outside" the body juxtaposition |
AT 1 & AT2: anatomical sketches from models and illustrations using drawing media of student’s choice. |
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4
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Life drawing research -unclothed model Anatomy workshop 3. Projection of the internal onto the external Model/life drawing in relation to anatomical “Inside/outside" the body juxtaposition |
AT 1 & AT 2: anatomical sketches from models and illustrations using drawing media of student’s choice. |
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5
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Workshop “The absent figure” - Rob McHaffie & DeChirico inspired “scarecrows”. Drawing of human-like forms installation. Sketches in drawing media of student’s choice – students to bring drawing media to class No model |
AT 1 & AT 2: sketches of the “absent figure” in drawing media of student’s choice. |
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6
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Movement & narrative, Short, continuous poses Capturing gesture and “animation” Sketches in drawing media of student’s choice – students to bring drawing media to class Unclothed model |
AT 1 & AT 2: sketches of the unclothed human form in drawing media biro, marker or ink. |
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7
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“Relationships” - Multiple clothed figures, physical interactions Sketches in drawing media of student’s choice – students to bring drawing media to class 2 Clothed models |
AT 1 & AT 2: sketches in drawing media of student’s choice in response to “Relationships” |
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8
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Physicality and mass. Model/life drawing in Unclothed model -female form 3D. Modelled clay responses to life model. Part 1 |
AT 1 & AT 2: Modelled clay responses to life models. Short and long poses. Photograph and print images of models for next week’s collage workshop |
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9
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Physicality and mass. Model/life drawing in Unclothed model – male form 3D. Modelled clay responses to unclothed human form. Part 2 |
AT 1 & AT 2: Modelled clay responses to life models. Short and long poses. Photograph and print images of models for next week’s collage workshop |
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MID SEMESTER BREAK ( 7-15 April, no classes) |
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10
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Physicality and mass. Model/life drawing in 3D. Collaged and drawn responses to clay models and photographs of clay models.. Part 3. |
AT 1 & AT 2: Collage response workshop. |
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11
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Human/Non-human Investigation of the non-human, fantastical and anthropomorphic Narrative drawing Part 1. Unclothed & clothed model Short and long duration poses. Sketches in drawing media of student’s choice – students to bring drawing media to class. |
AT 1 & AT 2: sketches of the unclothed & clothed human form in drawing media of student’s choice. |
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12
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Human/Non-human Investigation of the non-human, fantastical and anthropomorphic Narrative drawing Part 2. Model/life drawing workshop– Unclothed & clothed model Short and long duration poses. Sketches in drawing media of student’s choice – students to bring drawing media to class. |
AT 1 & AT 2: sketches of the unclothed & clothed human form in drawing media of student’s choice. |
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13
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Context, narrative – creating mood Life model drawing Unclothed model |
AT 1: sketches of the unclothed human form in drawing media of student’s choice. |
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14
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Excursion - The human form - (off campus) Students work on individual drawing in response to the assessment brief. Field excursion to exhibition at Melbourne Museum to research Sketches, photographs, and notes made in response to the exhibition in visual diary Response to research collected at the Melbourne Museum, individual drawing |
AT 2 Visual Diary: Museum research drawing field excursion. |
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15
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Response to research collected at the Melbourne Museum, individual drawing
Students work on individual drawing project. |
AT 2 Visual Diary: Museum research drawing field excursion. |
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16
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The individual in society project “Shadow drawing” Model/life drawing workshop– unclothed model Short and long duration poses. Sketches in drawing media of student’s choice – students to bring drawing media to class. |
AT 1 & AT 2: sketches of the unclothed human form in drawing media of student’s choice.
AT 1 submission |
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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