Available in 2024
Course code

DESN1200

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

Introduces the use of drawing as a communication tool. Emphasis is placed on an awareness of the design process and developing skills in visual problem solving, observation, interpretation, learning to use visual language and visual research methodology.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Communicate ideas effectively through drawing

2. Demonstrate and implement an understanding of visualisation skills appropriate to the design process

3. Carry out individual visual research

4. Analyse images

5. Demonstrate visual understanding of form, proportion and structure


Content

The ability to communicate ideas, visualise concepts and understand form, proportion and structure are essential visual skills for a designer.

The development of drawing skills and knowledge informs and enhances students' abilities to think laterally. Critical analysis, communication of ideas, problem solving and visual research are developed through drawing projects using both traditional and digital technologies.

Topics may include:

  1. Visual symbols
  2. Sketching techniques
  3. Observation skills and analysis
  4. The elements and principles of design.
  5. Geometry, perspective, light, form and shadow
  6. Anatomical drawing skills

Assessment items

Project: Project 1 - Observational drawing

Project: Project 2 - Composition drawing

Project: Project 3 - Representational drawing


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 7
Lecture-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline