DWG1402

Drawing as visual language

3 points - 2 studio hours and 4 independent study hours per week - Second semester - Caulfield - Prerequisites: Any of DWG1401, DWG1301, DWG1102 or DWG1202 - Elective

Objectives On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to represent objects and their spatial relationships, with an understanding of their form, volume and underlying structures; use a broad range of drawing methods and materials; be able to select, visualise, organise and notate from a variety of concepts towards the development of individual expression, problem-solving and design skills; effectively engage a range of styles with an appreciation of their signifying connotations; be curious about the theoretical, aesthetic, psychological and historical contexts that inform the various applications of drawing practice.

Synopsis This unit extends the students' practical and intellectual skills in observation, representation, selection, notation, visual organisation, design-awareness and expression through a series of sequential projects. Individual interpretations and responses are encouraged to facilitate the development of the students' visual awareness.

Assessment Folio (including an initial project of not less than 20%): 100%

Recommended texts

Betti C Drawing, a contemporary approach U North Texas, 1992
Curtiss D Introduction to visual literacy: A guide to the visual arts and communication Prentice-Hall, 1987
De Saumerez M Basic design: The dynamics of visual form TAB Books, 1990
Kaupelis R Experimental drawing Pitman House, 1980
Goldstein N The art of responsive drawing Prentice-Hall, 1992
Simpson I The encyclopedia of drawing techniques Headline, 1987
Wong W Principles of form and design Van Nostrand, 1993

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