Outline

Overview

This practical unit explores a variety of drawing and observation skills. The emphasis is on exploring materials and techniques for process-based work related to drawing as a fundamental method in design. The focus is on the formal aspects of composition and perspective while the material nature of drawing is explored as a balance between chance and control. Each technique and approach will be presented against a background of architecture and art history and theory. Students are provided with the opportunity to combine observational skills with drawing techniques in order to encourage a personal vision and a commitment to the practice of drawing.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	AWSS2015
Academic unit	Architecture
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Koji Ryui, koji.ryui@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Assessment 2 - lines of flight Assignment, portfolio	35%	STUVAC Due date: 31 May 2023 at 09:00	Flexible according to each project
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Assignment	Assessment 3 - Journal and process drawings Journal, portfolio	40%	STUVAC Due date: 31 May 2023 at 09:00	A5 Process Journal + flexible format
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Assignment	Assessment 1 - inside/out Assignment, portfolio	25%	Week 06 Due date: 29 Mar 2023 at 09:00	Flexible according to each project
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Assignment	Journal (Formative) Process Journal	0%	Week 06 Due date: 29 Mar 2023 at 09:00	A5 Journal, Entries from week 1-5
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Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment 1 INSIDE/OUT a suite of drawings based on guided drawing instruction in studio and on campus over the first six classes. Assessment will be based on application and participation in the course, level of engagement, workshop practice, production and completion of all work – both studio and independent. Self and peer assessment methods are utilised for evaluating work progressively and written feedback and summative grades are included at the final assessment stage. Studio drawing practice will be assessed continually on extension of drawing skills, understanding of composition, engagement with materials and development of concepts.

Assessment 2 The second project should reveal a progression in drawing skills from the first assessment. The work is a resolved drawing project incorporating multiple drawing concepts introduced in the studio. A verbal presentation forms part of the assessment.

Assessment 3 JOURNAL & PROCESS DRAWINGS A5 sketchbook is provided and documents your process and the development of drawings. The majority of it is your own hand-drawing. It may also include visual research e.g. some referenced photocopies of architects' and artists' work. The sketchbook should include:
• Completed drawing tasks & evidence of a creative approach to independent research
• Individual investigation and practical experimentation
• Research of relevant architects and artists

A sequence of PROCESS DRAWINGS are also developed over the course of the semester and presented in week 14 as part of Assessment 3.

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	Work of outstanding quality, demonstrating mastery of the learning outcomes assessed. The work shows significant innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or exceptional skill.
Distinction	75 - 84	Work of excellent quality, demonstrating a sound grasp of the learning outcomes assessed. The work shows innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or superior skill.
Credit	65 - 74	Work of good quality, demonstrating more than satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes assessed, or work of excellent quality for a majority of the learning outcomes assessed.
Pass	50 - 64	Work demonstrating satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes assessed.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	1. Introduction to assignment 1; 2. ANALYTICAL DRAWING I	Studio (3 hr)
Week 02	PROCESS DRAWING / PROCESS DRAWING ASSESSMENT GIVEN	Studio (3 hr)
Week 03	DRAWING STRUCTURES I – COMPOSITION AND SPACE	Studio (3 hr)
Week 04	1. Present process drawing proposal; 2. ANALYTICAL DRAWING II	Studio (3 hr)
Week 05	DRAWING STRUCTURES II – ABSTRACTION	Studio (3 hr)
Week 06	ASSESSMENT 1	Studio (3 hr)
Week 07	DRAFTING PROCESSES / ASSESSMENT 2 GIVEN: LINES OF FLIGHT	Studio (3 hr)
Week 08	SKETCHING IN AXONOMETRIC CADAVRE EXQUIS OF A BUILDING	Studio (3 hr)
Week 09	DRAWING DETAILS	Studio (3 hr)
Week 10	DIGITAL DRAWING	Studio (3 hr)
Week 11	GENERATIVE DRAWING Sequence & Iteration / INTERIM DISCUSSION ASSESSMENT 2 PROJECT	Studio (3 hr)
Week 12	GENERATIVE DRAWING Composition, surface, presentation	Studio (3 hr)
Week 14 (STUVAC)	ASSESSMENT 2 PRESENTATION	Studio (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Students should note that participation to all classes is essential. Please arrive on time and participate in the full class session.

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week
Independent Study: In addition to 3 contact hours per week, students are expected to spend 6 -12 hours per week on independent study for this unit.
Absence: If you are absent from a class it is important that you do the work missed in class in your own time and submit the work for assessment at the specified time.

Suggested students to bring: own black ink pens.

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

Readings and learning resources for this unit will take the form of slide presentations in class and be made available to students as needed.

Learning outcomes

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. understand the fundamental role of freehand drawing skills in architectural design work
LO2. demonstrate a critical awareness of the complex relationship between aesthetics and the lived environment
LO3. use a range of secondary and primary research sources to develop your thinking and an increased spatial awareness and visual intelligence
LO4. communicate through sketch drawing
LO5. extend their understanding of perspective and section drawing, proportion and composition
LO6. demonstrate a familiarity with a range of drawing media including graphite sticks, pen, ink with nib & brush and restrained colour use
LO7. maintain a journal in which to draw on a daily basis
LO8. demonstrate personal self-reliance, by taking responsibility for self-directed learning.

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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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

Unit is constantly updated in consultation with the tutor

Additional information

No class in week 13, final presentations in week 14 to minimise assessment clashes.

The unit may be adjusted for each session. Please refer to information and materials provided on Canvas for any changes and updates.

Additional costs

Students are required to pay an additional material fee online in week 2 the latest. Payment receipt to be checked by the tutor in week 3. Students who have not completed the payment will lose access to materials required for this unit of study. Payment method will be advised via Canvas.

Work, health and safety

Studnets are required to wear appropriate footwear to enter labs and workshops

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

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Media

Student links

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AWSS2015: Generative Drawing

Semester 1, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect