Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Through a sequence of exercises that use the human figure and natural and made objects, skills in observation, representation, visualisation and basic design organisatonal, students acquire practical and intellectual skills. Individual interpretation and response is encouraged to facilitate the development of students' drawing skills and visual and aesthetic awareness.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit, students should:

1. understand some of the theoretical and psychological issues that provide the context for a chosen visual language;
1. understand some of the theoretical and psychological issues that provide the context for a chosen visual language;
2. recognise the range of drawing processes, media, styles and sign systems and their application.

Assessment

Studio work: 70 %
Project work: 30%

Contact hours

12 hours per week, including 4 studio hours and 8 independent study hours

Prohibitions

PPR3201