DESN1200
10 units
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:
- Visual symbols
- Sketching techniques
- Observation skills and analysis
- The elements and principles of design.
- Geometry, perspective, light, form and shadow
- 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
- DESN1200 - Semester 1, 2024 (Newcastle) (PDF, 229.0 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.