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<p>This unit provides an introduction to the analytical and observational skills essential to drawing practice. Students explore the elements and principles of art, developing an understanding of visual relationships and approaches to image-making. The unit develops hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills through engagement with a range of drawing materials, processes and technologies across traditional and contemporary practices. Students are encouraged to develop individual creativity and expression while exploring drawing as a means of observation, investigation and communication.</p>
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<p>Students explore the foundational concepts, techniques and processes of drawing through studio-based learning. Content includes observational and analytical drawing, the visual elements and principles of art, composition, mark-making, and the use of traditional and contemporary drawing materials and technologies. Students investigate drawing as a process of visual enquiry, experimentation and communication, developing technical skills, creative problem-solving approaches and an awareness of historical and contemporary drawing practices. Practical projects, demonstrations and reflective activities support the development of individual creative approaches and foundational drawing skills</p><p> </p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides an introduction to the analytical and observational skills essential to drawing practice. Students explore the elements and principles of art, developing an understanding of visual relationships and approaches to image-making. The unit develops hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills through engagement with a range of drawing materials, processes and technologies across traditional and contemporary practices. Students are encouraged to develop individual creativity and expression while exploring drawing as a means of observation, investigation and communication.</p>
Unit content
<p>Students explore the foundational concepts, techniques and processes of drawing through studio-based learning. Content includes observational and analytical drawing, the visual elements and principles of art, composition, mark-making, and the use of traditional and contemporary drawing materials and technologies. Students investigate drawing as a process of visual enquiry, experimentation and communication, developing technical skills, creative problem-solving approaches and an awareness of historical and contemporary drawing practices. Practical projects, demonstrations and reflective activities support the development of individual creative approaches and foundational drawing skills</p><p> </p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Arts Academy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
100301 - Fine Arts
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Camp St (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/vacap1011">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed CVASP1000 AND must not have completed VAMIN1011</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify and describe formal elements, materials and processes used in drawing practice.</p>
L2
<p>Apply observational and experimental approaches to drawing techniques.</p>
L3
<p>Describe contemporary and historical approaches to drawing and their uses in visual culture.</p>
L4
<p>Use drawing materials, methods and studio practices safely, responsibly and sustainably.</p>
L5
<p>Apply problem-solving, imagination and reflection to conceptual, aesthetic and technical decisions in drawing.</p>
L6
<p>Document and communicate drawing ideas and outcomes using appropriate visual and professional conventions.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Develop a Journal consisting of: responses to set tasks, source material, a record of ideas to pursue and develop, issues to resolve, and suggestions for further investigation.</p>
<p>Journal</p>
<p>15-25%</p>
L1, L3, L5, L6
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<p>Complete a Folio of original artworks demonstrating a range of techniques, processes and media</p>
<p>Folio</p>
<p>75-85%</p>
L1, L2, L4, L5, L6
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Arts Academy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
100301 - Fine Arts
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Camp St (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/vacap1011">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: VACAP1011 - U3.2