This course introduces students to precise drawing and model making through a series of weekly projects. By applying freehand, technical and perspective drawing together with model making, students will develop an awareness of conventions of visual communication relevant for the Design Arts. We will explore a variety of materials and their properties applied to a range of processes relevant to two and three dimensional design and construction. These techniques aim to develop accuracy and constructive imagination. Discussion and critical appraisal will be important adjuncts to observation, concept and practice development. Occupational health and safety instruction is an integral part of this course.

By the end of this course you should be able to: 

1. Show understanding of basic processes and material properties relevant to the discipline 
2. Apply a range of introductory technical skills 
3. Demonstrate proficiency in working with and exploration of relevant materials and processes 
4. Demonstrate observation and analytical skills in areas such as 2D and 3D representation, design and model making
5. Apply occupational health and safety regulations and principles within a workshop environment.

Portfolio of studio work (70%) [LO’s 1 – 5]

Journal/Documentation/Studio Theory presentation (20%) [LO’s 1 – 5]

Participation (10%). [1 – 5]

Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.

4 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and 6 hours per week independent studio practice and other research.