VA3141 - Drawing 3A

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of Visual Arts

This subject will focus on using drawing as a design tool, as an important avenue for investigation and expression, and as a powerful perceptual discipline. A wide range of subject/object material, including the human figure will be used to deepen the individual's knowledge of theoretical and formal concerns in drawing. The employment and integration of media and heightening of skills development will be reviewed in relation to form and content

Learning Outcomes

• to undertake, synthesise and present visual research thoughts, experiences and investigations;
• to develop technical and conceptual tools which will enhance aspects of students' specialist study through exposure to a variety of subject and object matter including the figure;
• to realise narrative pictorial concepts through the employment of abstract design constructs.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to work individually and independently.

Prerequisites:

Drawing 2B

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coord/Lect:	Ms Anne Lord.
Contact hours:	39 hours practicals
Assessment:	two drawing folios(40% each) (80%); research journal/visual diary (20%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	To establish the authenticity of work submitted for assessment, attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Rolls are kept & work submitted by students who attend less than 80% will not be eligible for assessment unless prior approval is obtained in writing from the lecturer. To pass this subject you must: Obtain an overall mark of 50% or more; Achieve a mark of at least 40% over all invigilated assessment items & Attempt each assessment item

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.