• Class Number 2695
  • Term Code 2930
  • Class Info
  • Unit Value 6 units
  • Mode of Delivery In Person
  • COURSE CONVENER
    • Richard Whiteley
  • LECTURER
    • Anthony Curran
  • Class Dates
  • Class Start Date 25/02/2019
  • Class End Date 31/05/2019
  • Census Date 31/03/2019
  • Last Date to Enrol 04/03/2019
SELT Survey Results

This course introduces students to precise drawing and model making through a series of weekly projects. By applying freehand, technical and perspective drawing together with model making, students will develop an awareness of conventions of visual communication relevant for creative work in visual arts and design. We will explore a variety of materials and their properties applied to a range of processes relevant to two and three dimensional design and construction. These techniques aim to develop accuracy and constructive imagination. Discussion and critical appraisal will be important adjuncts to observation, concept and practice development. This course may be delivered as a semester length course or offered as an intensive.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

  1. Identify basic processes and material properties relevant to the discipline;
  2. Apply a range of introductory technical skills;
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in working with and exploration of relevant materials and processes; and
  4. Demonstrate observation and analytical skills in areas such as 2D and 3D representation, design and model making.

Additional Course Costs

There is a $90 optional workshop fee for this course

Examination Material or equipment

Only the materials used during the course are required.

Required Resources

Student contribution amounts under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA) and tuition fees support the course described in the Course Outline and include tuition, teaching materials and student access to the workshops for the stated course hours.

Students are requested to refer to the School of Art website for information: http://soa.anu.edu.au/required-­resources-­and-­incidental-­fees

While Foundation Studies is providing all essential materials and tools, it is still recommended you get the following tools, especially a good compass ($25+):

All of these items are available in good office supply shops.

  1. Compass, good quality in metal , Like this one.
  2. Set square 30/60, 200mm or larger
  3. Set square 45/90, 200mm or larger
  4. Pencils 2H, Hb, 2B
  5. Pigment Liner with 0.1, 0.3 and 0.5mm tips
  6. Paper Scissors
  7. Box cutter or scalpel
  8. Pencil sharpener and Eraser
  9. Steel ruler 300mm


A4 Visual Diary (minimum size)

Staff Feedback

Students are given feedback as part of critique session at the end of most teaching days. In week 7 -­ review week -­ every student will present their progress at a formal and documented review. Each group has also a dedicated online forum on Wattle, allowing for a group-­wide exchange between lecturer/tutor and students

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session Summary of Activities Assessment
1 Introduction and overview items we will cover in our first session: course expectations and Wattle (online) support and course outline. learning outcomes and participation, review and assessment process. discussion of precise drawing and model-making as visual language for the creative process in visual art and design. Your weekly post to the forum, and reflective documentation. keeping a visual diary/journal/sketchbook for recording observations, ideas and information from any source relevant to the course and your special interests. Independent study projects WH&S issues and safe working practices. Class activity: Folding and the cube assessment items 1-3
2 Orthographic projection 1 & Model Making 1 assessment items 1-3
3 Orthographic projection 2 & Golden Mean assessment items 1-3
4 Axonometric projection1 assessment items 1-3
5 Glass project 1 - preparation assessment items 1-3
6 Drawing with Materials 1 assessment items 1-3
7 Review Week Review of weeks 1 - 6
8 Glass project 2 - Mould making assessment items 1-3
9 Glass project 3 - Break-out and cold working assessment items 1-3
10 Drawing with materials 2 assessment items 1-3
11 Introduction to perspective drawing and picture plane assessment items 1-3
12 two-point perspective 2 assessment items 1-3

Assessment Summary

Assessment task Value Due Date Return of assessment Learning Outcomes
Portfolio of studio work 70 % 06/06/2019 04/07/2019 1,2,3,4
Journal / documentation 20 % 06/06/2019 04/07/2019 1,3,4
Participation 10 % 06/06/2019 04/07/2019 1,2,3,4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Participation will be further assessed through the roll call, taken for every session as well as the weekly contribution to the class and the group online forum on Wattle.

Assessment Task 1

Value: 70 %
Due Date: 06/06/2019
Return of Assessment: 04/07/2019
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4

Portfolio of studio work

Presentation at assessment time of all two-­ and three-­dimensional works created in class or documentation thereof. Any original creative works or documentation in response to the individual study project set by the lecturer during the course of the semester.

Estimated return date:

Work presented at assessment will be returned immediately after the panel has

considered the work.

Rubric

Criteria/ Learning outcomesHDDCRPN (Fail)

Identify basic processes and

material properties

relevant to the

discipline.

Demonstrates a very high level of identification

Demonstrates a high level of identification

Demonstrates a proficient level of identification

Shows a basic level of identification

Fails to demonstrate a

basic level of understanding

Apply a range of

introductory

technical skills.

Able to apply a very wide range of technical skills

Able to apply a wide range of technical skills

Able to apply a proficient set of technical skills

Able to apply the basic

set of technical skills

Fails to demonstrate

sufficient technical skills

Demonstrate proficiency in working with and exploration of relevant materials and

processes.

Evidence of very high exploration & proficiency in using relevant materials &

processes.

Evidence of

high exploration &

proficiency in using relevant materials &

processes.

Evidence of adequate

exploration & proficiency in using relevant materials &

processes.

Evidence of basic

exploration & proficiency in using

relevant materials &

processes.

Fails to demonstrate

sufficient proficiency in

using relevant materials & processes.

Demonstrate observation and analytical skills in areas such as 2D and 3D

representation, design and model making.

Demonstrates an

exceptionally wide range of observation

and analytical skills

Demonstrates a wide range of

observation and analytical skills

Demonstrates a range of observation and analytical skills

Demonstrates basic observation and analytical skills

Fails to demonstrate

acceptable observation and analytical skills

Assessment Task 2

Value: 20 %
Due Date: 06/06/2019
Return of Assessment: 04/07/2019
Learning Outcomes: 1,3,4

Journal / documentation

The visual diary should reflect the development of ideas over the duration of the course, experimentation and reflections on own work and that of other artists. The visual diary forms a significant part of assessing the engagement with the course and the set activities for each week. It should show references pertaining to the concepts taught as well as the outcomes of the individual study projects and evidence of reflective engagement with the course. Students can reference the above though a combination of visual materials, drawings and text.

This task will be assessed according to the following criteria:

  • Your ability to undertake basic contextual research currently relevant to your project and discipline.
  • You have exhibited a basic knowledge of the technical, historical and/ or theoretical context for your work.
  • Your engagement with developments in the broader visual arts and design.

Estimated return date: The Visual Diary presented at assessment will be returned immediately after the panel has considered it.

Assessment Task 3

Value: 10 %
Due Date: 06/06/2019
Return of Assessment: 04/07/2019
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4

Participation

Participation will be further assessed through the roll call, taken for every session as well as the weekly contribution to the class and the group online forum on Wattle.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) as submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

Richard Whiteley
u4048967@anu.edu.au

Research Interests


Contemporary glass, sculpture & ancient Roman glass

Richard Whiteley

Anthony Curran
Tony.curran@anu.edu.au

Research Interests


Anthony Curran

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