| Effective Term: | 2027/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Education, Arts & Community |
| Unit Title: | Drawing |
| Unit ID: | VACAP1011 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (CVASP1000 and VAMIN1011) |
| ASCED: | 100301 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit provides an initial exploration of the analytical and observational skills essential to Drawing. There is a focus on the elements of art and design such as line, shape, texture, form, space, colour and value. Students also consider visual issues of composition, space and perspective. Students will develop hand-and-eye concentration and problem-solving skills. The unit explores the materials and changing technologies of drawing in both traditional and contemporary practice and the wider implications for the production of meaningful art. The unit encourages students’ individual creativity and expression. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| 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 |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Articulate a basic understanding and appreciation of the formal elements of art, utilising a vocabulary specific to drawing |
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| K2. | Become familiar with a range of observational and experimental approaches to drawing. |
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| K3. | Understand a range of contemporary and historical approaches to, and uses of, drawing |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Utilise a variety of drawing materials and methods in safe and sustainable ways |
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| S2. | Demonstrate problem-solving skills to conceptual and aesthetic decision making |
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| S3. | Work reflectively demonstrating an ongoing commitment to developing and expressing ideas |
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| S4. | Practice professional, responsible, and ethical behaviour by respecting various attitudes and values within contemporary arts practice |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Apply problem solving and imagination in articulating ideas through various forms of drawing |
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| A2. | Resolve set tasks through appropriate use of materials and the application of sound techniques |
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| A3. | Demonstrate skills in documenting and representing ideas through various drawing media. |
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| Other outcomes: |
| Unit Content: |
Unit content may include: - observational drawing exercises from still life and the human figure, including introductory life drawing sessions;
- development of hand–eye coordination through structured drawing tasks;
- exploration of line, tone, shape, form, texture, space and composition;
- studies in proportion, perspective and spatial relationships; and experimentation with a range of drawing materials and approaches.
The unit may also include guided exploration of traditional and contemporary drawing processes, supported studio exercises, and opportunities to develop individual drawing investigations. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students at this level will demonstrate an advanced ability in a range of contexts to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display high level skills in-person and/or online in: • Using and demonstrating a high level of verbal and non-verbal communication • Demonstrating a mastery of listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Demonstrating and showing empathy for others • High order skills in negotiating and conflict resolution skills\\ • Demonstrating mastery of working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery in professional skills and behaviours in leading others. • Creating and sustaining a collegial environment • Demonstrating a high level of self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect and justify decisions • Inspiring and initiating opportunities to lead others • Making informed professional decisions • Demonstrating initiative in new professional situations. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students at this level will demonstrate high level skills in working in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically to generate and consider complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level • Analysing complex and abstract ideas, concepts and information • Communicate alternative perspectives to justify complex ideas • Demonstrate a mastery of challenging conventional thinking to clarify complex concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving to new situations for further learning. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students at this level will demonstrate the ability to work competently across a wide range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Mastering, exploring, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information professionally • Collating, managing complex data, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding professionally to messages in a range of professional digital media • Contributing competently and professionally to digital teams and working groups • Participating at a high level in digital learning opportunities. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 5
sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery of considering and assessing the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting professional ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Demonstrate informed judgment making that considers the impact of devising complex solutions in ambiguous global economic environmental and societal contexts • Professionally committing to the promulgation of social responsibility • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Communicating lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to the diverse professional others • Generating, leading and implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
| 1. |
K1, K2, K3, S3, A3 |
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. |
Journal |
15-25% |
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| 2. |
S1, S2, S4, A1, A2, A3 |
Complete a portfolio of original drawings displaying a range of techniques and in a variety of media. |
Portfolio of original drawings |
75-85% |
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