DWG2509 Drawing: The body 1
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
DWG2509 Drawing: The body 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Summer A and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Summer A, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before DWG2509
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After DWG2509
1 unit list DWG2509 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Any of DWG1102, DWG1202, DWG1301, DWG1401, DWG1201, DWG1103, or permission from Studio Coordinator
Overview
An intense investigation of the skills required for drawing the human body. Studio classes using life models develop skills in observing inner structure, gesture, spatial organisation and characterisation. Technical studies of representational devices, mark selection, emphasis, and lighting promote a broader understanding of the use of the body's representation in contemporary practice.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment Task 1: Mid Semester Assessment40%
- Assessment Task 2: Final Folio Examination60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Achieve an advanced competence in the representation and characterisation of a variety of figure subjects through drawing;
- 2
Demonstrate understanding of the internal structure and proportions of the human figure, the dynamic relationships between its various parts, and its potential for movement as expressed through action, tension and repose;
- 3
Explore the representation of the figure in a variety of spatial contexts, and through a variety of conceptual and technical approaches;
- 4
Consult a large body of reference in the history of the representation of the figure in western art and consider critically the continuing meaning of the genre in the context of contemporary culture;
- 5
Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachOnline learning
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
Learning resources
Required resources
ERASER | Firm block eraser
WILLOW CHARCOAL | Thick and thin sticks. At least 12
TAPE | 1 roll 12mm masking tape
Kovats, T. (c2005). The Drawing book : a survey of drawing : the primary means of expression London, Black Dog Publishing.
Goldstein, N. (1993). Figure Drawing: The Structure, Anatomy and Expressive Design of the
Simblet, S. (2004). The drawing book : [an innovative, practical approach to drawing the world around you] / London, Dorling Kindersley Ltd.
Elkins., J. (c1996). The object stares back : on the nature of seeing New York, Simon & Schuster.
Stella, F. (1986). Working Space . Cambridge, Massachusetts and London, England, Harvard University Press.
Simpson, I. (1992 ). Drawing: Seeing and Observation , A and C Black.
COMPRESSED CHARCOAL | Soft Grade
SHARPENER | General purpose cutting knife/scalpel/box cutter (with replaceable blades)
GRAPHITE PENCILS | HB, 2B, 6B
Burton, J. e. a. (2005). Vitamin D : new perspectives in drawing London, Phaidon.
Willats, J. (1997). Art and Representation: New Principals in the Art of Representation . Princeton, New Jersey, Princeton University Press.
Bachelard, G., translated from the French by Maria Jolas ; foreword by Etienne Gilson. (1969). The poetics of space . Boston [Mass.], Beacon Press.
JOURNAL/SKETCHBOOK | A4 or A3 sized sketchpad
FOLIO PAPER | Sufficient to fit drawings of A1 size (preferably water proof) A1 cartridge paper. At least 6 sheets for every class
Cooper, D. (1992). Drawing and Perceiving . New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Amelie Scalercio
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Brian Martin
- Mr Spiros Panigirakis
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for DWG2509?
DWG2509 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after DWG2509?
DWG2509 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including DWG3519.
When is DWG2509 offered?
In 2020, DWG2509 runs in Summer A and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does DWG2509 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.