DWG1201 Drawing 1
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
DWG1201 Drawing 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before DWG1201
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After DWG1201
3 units list DWG1201 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in a course owned, or, granted permission by, the Faculty of Art Design and Architecture
Prohibition: DRW1201
Overview
An intensive program facilitating the acquisition and development of practical and intellectual skills required by art, design and architecture students in the discipline of drawing. Observation, analysis, selection, interpretation and expression are studied through sequential projects. Manufactured and natural forms including the figure and other models are central to the investigation of proportion, structure, volume and space through line, tone, shape, movement and texture. A range of drawing materials and methods are explored.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid Semester Assessment40%
- Independent Project40%
- Final Folio Examination60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Produce artworks to represent objects, expressing their proportion, form and volume whilst displaying a basic grasp of structure;
- 2
Understand the relationships between the formal elements of drawing, including line, tone and shape and the relationships between these as they are incorporated within compositional dynamics;
- 3
Demonstrate awareness of the need for selectivity and identifying visual prejudice;
- 4
Analyse the processes of perception and critically consider drawing in relation to observational objectivity;
- 5
Explore the historical, theoretical, philosophical and aesthetic contexts of drawing;
- 6
Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities52 hours
12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Spiros Panigirakis
- Dr Brian Martin
- Dr Meredith Turnbull
- Unit Coordinators
- Amelie Scalercio
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for DWG1201?
DWG1201 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after DWG1201?
DWG1201 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including DWG2507, FNA2003 and VPR2011. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is DWG1201 offered?
In 2020, DWG1201 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does DWG1201 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.