Applied Techniques in 2D Rendering (9757.1)

In this introductory unit students will engage with a variety of manual drawing and painting techniques to render observed form and space. The unit covers: mark-making and quality of line, observing, isolating and depicting shape, rendering tone through line and wash, gestalt form and composition, observing and constructing perspective, rendering space, primary , secondary and tertiary colour, and mixing media.

Students will learn to research key information on historical and contemporary artists and their application of drawing and painting media. Rendering will be discussed and situated within contemporary culture.

The broad base of study here provides the foundation for further involvement with 2D media processes and applications. It provides the basis for the understanding of, and engagement with manual image making skills and their critique.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Employ a variety of manual drawing and painting techniques to render observed form and space;
2. Review your application of rendering techniques, media and processes;
3. Identify key information on historical and contemporary artists and their use of drawing and painting media;
4. Produce a portfolio of resolved, observational drawings and paintings that demonstrate control of a diverse range of rendering techniques; and
5. Employ communication skills in an academic and/or creative context.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None

Equivalent units

None

Assumed knowledge

None.