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CAEL1002: Contemporary Drawing: Life

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

Life Drawing encourages you to develop your own visual language as a catalyst for creative thought and a means to develop greater visual literacy. The importance of observational drawing in the contemporary context can be observed by investigating the key conventions and precedents of the life drawing mode. By working through a series of practice led lab sessions investigating ways of evaluating, describing and illustrating the various elements of a visual image such as shape and form, space, line, values and texture, you will learn to apply, test and boldly question these techniques through the development of your own conceptually driven project. In addition to studio based activities and production where you will develop a portfolio and establish archives of source material that you can draw on for future creative and scholarly endeavours, you will participate in peer-evaluation and undertake theoretical research.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Sydney College of the Arts
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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CADR1005
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Stuart Bailey, stuart.bailey@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Sue Pedley, susan.pedley@sydney.edu.au
Mano Ponnambalam, mano.ponnambalam@sydney.edu.au
Pia Larsen, pia.larsen@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Visual diary/research file
n/a
25% Formal exam period
Due date: 08 Jun 2022 at 19:00
n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Assignment Self-directed project work
n/a
40% Formal exam period
Due date: 08 Jun 2022 at 19:00
n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Assignment Seven Drawings and screen share 5 pages of Visual Diary in class
N/A
35% Week 09
Due date: 27 Apr 2022 at 19:00
N/A
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction: Is what you see what you get? Observational Drawing Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO4 LO6
Week 02 Observational Drawing vs Drawing from Memory Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6
Week 03 The Seen and The Unseen Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6
Week 04 Picture Perfect? Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6
Week 05 Now you see me Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6
Week 06 Overlay, Overlay Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6
Week 07 Still Life Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6
Week 08 Field recordings Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6
Week 09 Seven Drawings and screenshare 5 pages of Visual Diary in class 35% Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6
Week 10 Group Critique Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 11 Development of Individual Project Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 12 Development of Individual Project Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 13 Development of Individual Project Block teaching (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board. The Examiner’s Board will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.
  • Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.
  • Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Additional requirements by the Sydney College of the Arts

  • Students are expected to attend a minimum of 90% of timetabled activities for this unit of study, unless granted exemption by the unit coordinator or relevant delegate.
  • All assignments are compulsory and must be attempted. You must attend scheduled assessments to be eligible to pass.
  • Non-attendance at assessment on any grounds insufficient to claim special consideration will result in forfeiture or marks associated with the assessment.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

 

  • Davidson, Margaret. Contemporary Drawing: key concepts and techniques / New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 2018
  • McIntyre, Arthur. Australian Contemporary Drawing: Resurgence and redefinition Bowen Hills, Qld: Boolrarong, 1988 
  • Teel Sale, Claudia Betti. Drawing: a contemporary approach, Belmont, Calif. : Thomson/Wadsworth, 2008

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Demonstrate emerging competencies in the skills, systems, and approaches to contemporary art practice.
  • LO2. communicate their ideas creatively and effectively
  • LO3. demonstrate rigorous and independent thinking
  • LO4. engage critically with social, cultural and ethical issues and apply local and international perspectives to extend their creative practice
  • LO5. use appropriate technologies and media to effectively gather information
  • LO6. critically evaluate information

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

student feedback was consulted in the formation of this unit. Assessment tasks have been clarified

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