DWG2519 Drawing: The anatomical specimen
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
DWG2519 Drawing: The anatomical specimen is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
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Requisites
Before DWG2519
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After DWG2519
No unit lists DWG2519 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Overview
This unit provides you with the opportunity to explore the relationship between Fine Art practice and anatomy. You will work from anatomical specimens at The Centre for Human Anatomy Education and various forms of diagrammatic representation of the body. Through a variety of media and methodologies, you will explore how to make sense of the form and structure of the body, drawing on perceptual, observational and conceptual drawing strategies, as well as contemporary issues regarding the body found in critical theory. The unit will also address the OHS and ethical issues required for study in this area.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid-semester folioPortfolio40%
- Final folioPortfolio60%
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
Employ a broad graphic vocabulary and perceptual approaches and representations of the body;
- 2
Describe the aesthetic contexts of anatomy in both historical and contemporary art;
- 3
Apply a broad range of material and techniques relevant to various conceptual approaches to the body;
- 4
Demonstrate an understanding of the structures of the body through the drawing process.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities48 hours
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.
Where it fits
DWG2519 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Amelie Scalercio
- Unit Coordinators
- Amelie Scalercio
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for DWG2519?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
When is DWG2519 offered?
In 2027, DWG2519 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
Does DWG2519 have an exam?
No. DWG2519 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include DWG2519?
DWG2519 is part of Fine art.