UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

DGN1602 Digital design drawing

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

DGN1602 Digital design drawing is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

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Requisites

Before DGN1602

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

After DGN1602

No unit lists DGN1602 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Overview

In this unit, you explore the practice of combining drawing techniques and media through experimental methods. You are introduced to principles of subject framing, selection of appropriate viewpoints, and the combination of multiple views. You will develop background treatment to support clarity, emphasis, and communication of design intent, and compose pictorial settings to effectively communicate product design ideas.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus
Second semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Portfolio 1Portfolio
    60%
  • Portfolio 2Portfolio
    40%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Understand drawing fundamentals of line, perspective, volume and form, and how to represent these through drawing;

  2. 2

    Apply drawing fundamentals in drawings of existing and imagined three dimensional forms;

  3. 3

    Communicate the connection between drawings and the intended purpose of the design;

  4. 4

    Reflect on how drawing choices influence user perception, human factors, and the communication of design purpose;

  5. 5

    Develop your own personal style that demonstrates proficiency of fundamentals and differentiates you as a designer;

  6. 6

    Demonstrate an ability to continue progression of your drawing skills beyond the unit.

Workload and teaching

  • Studio activities36 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Robbie Napper
Chief Examiners
Dr Robbie Napper

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for DGN1602?

None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.

When is DGN1602 offered?

In 2027, DGN1602 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does DGN1602 have an exam?

No. DGN1602 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Design
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
20262027