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IDE1602

Faculty of Art and Design

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Monash University

Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Art and Design
OfferedCaulfield Second semester 2011 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Peter Farrer

Synopsis

This unit covers an advanced practice of combining techniques and media, as well as experimental methods; introduction to framing of the subject; selection of the most appropriate view; combination of views; development of background treatment; composition of pictorial settings for products.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

  1. draw to build ideas and show salient features of an intended design rather than a pre-existing object;
  2. appreciate drawing as a method of externalising thoughts and developing ideas;
  3. communicate their ideas through concept presentation sketches and renderings;
  4. use drawing for persuasion and communication in a product design context;
  5. demonstrate proficiency in the use of appropriate drawing mediums and equipment;
  6. understand the range of drawing mediums and select appropriate techniques to suit the nature of the design or the communicative purpose.

Assessment

Regular exercises:70% Visual diary: 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Selby Coxon

Contact hours

4 studio hours and 8 independent study hours

Prerequisites

DGN1001, DWG1301

Prohibitions

IDE1601