DWG2509 Drawing: the body
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
DWG2509 Drawing: the body is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before DWG2509
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After DWG2509
No unit lists DWG2509 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Overview
An intense investigation of the skills required for drawing the human body. Life drawing classes using live models develops your skills in observing inner structure, gesture, spatial organisation and characterisation. Technical studies of representational devices, mark-making selection, emphasis, and lighting promote a broader understanding of the use of the body's representation in contemporary cultural production.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid-semester assessment40%
- Final folio examination60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explore a range of drawing materials and processes in the representation and characterisation of a variety of figure subjects;
- 2
Articulate form and space through the drawing process;
- 3
Create drawings in a variety of scales and media;
- 4
Contextualise the historical representation of the figure in western art and consider the role and influence of the genre in the context of contemporary culture;
- 5
Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline and context.
Workload and teaching
12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Spiros Panigirakis
- Unit Coordinators
- Amelie Scalercio
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for DWG2509?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
When is DWG2509 offered?
In 2021, DWG2509 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does DWG2509 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.