Life Drawing

Unit code: ACF1003 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Nicholson
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Overview

This unit is an intensive series of traditional studio-based classes in which students develop skills in drawing and painting inspired by observational practices using a range of media. Students will acquire proficiency in visual techniques and languages. Practical studio projects will develop the skills of drawing including the ability to: depict proportions, perspective and control the placement of the figure in space. Composition, mark-making, colour, texture, tone and contour will be developed in the work. Workshops will address related historical, theoretical and philosophical studies and introduce observation as a methodology with broad applications for visual art production and research. This unit will also include an optional module where students can elect to either draw from nude-male and nude-female models in the studio, or complete an alternative learning module utilising forms from the natural environment. Students will complete and archive studio projects and visual exercises to create a comprehensive folio of drawings for assessment. The final presentation will consist of artworks created in class that represent the highest standards achieved by the student.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Create finished artworks incorporating observations of life, corresponding with accepted standards of traditional drawing practices using a variety of materials and art production techniques;
  2. Interpret and engage creatively with a range of practical studio drawing projects;
  3. Apply the observational methodologies, principles and techniques of traditional drawing to their individual art-making;
  4. Analyse the qualities of works of art produced and articulate this effectively to others; and
  5. Practise the principles of sustainable, safe professional studio practice for effective collaborative and individual artistic production.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Exercise
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Grade: 25%
Life drawings
Assessment type: Creative Works
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Grade: 30%
Draft Folio
Assessment type: Exercise
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Grade: 10%
Safety in the Studio
Assessment type: Portfolio
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Grade: 35%
Art work presentations

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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