National Institute of Dramatic Art Module Outline 2012

Life Drawing Module Outline

Module Name Subject Name Course Name Module Workload Description

Life Drawing Communications and Contexts 1 Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Properties) 38hrs 9 x 2hr sessions 5 x 4hr sessions This module is employed to develop within the students the process of analysing and depicting form, proportion and structure to be used as a tool for both communication and the production of properties for the dramatic arts. Props 1 Todd Arthur

NIDA Facilities Teaching Staff

Assessment & Due Date Description Class participation all sessions Presentation, Thursday 28th June

Additional Comments

Prescribed Texts and References Prescribed Class notes as provided by tutor Texts Reference Material

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Life Drawing Module Outline SESSION BY SESSION GUIDE

SESSION 1 Topics Format Why do propmakers draw? Discussion What sort of drawing suits these needs? What skills are required for this type of drawing? What tools and materials are used for life drawing in this way. How are we assessed? When are we assessed? Session Objectives

Resources & References

Module outline, Assigment sheet, Marking criteria Assignment sheet.

- understanding of the purpose(s) of drawing in properties - understanding of the the tools for drawing -understanding of the assesable demands of the module

SESSION 2 Topics Still life, geometric solids Common solids Drawing common solids Multiple veiws Perspective, two piont Problem, the sphere Session Objectives

Format Discussion Discussion Demonstration, exercises Demonstration, exercises Demonstration, exercises Discussion, Demonstration

Resources & References Geometric blocks Geometric blocks Geometric blocks Geometric blocks

Geometric blocks

- understanding of devices for representaion of solids in 2 dimensions - introduction to principles of perspective

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Life Drawing Module Outline

SESSION 3 Topics The solid(s) within Still life Fruit / Bowls & furniture Layers Construction Texture Tone Session Objectives

Format Discussion, Demonstration Exercises Exercises Demonstration, exercises Demonstration, exercises Demonstration, exercises Demonstration, exercises

Resources & References Geometric blocks assorted props assorted props assorted props assorted props assorted props assorted props

- development of ability to analyse solids and reconstruct with geometric primitives - devices to assist with above

SESSION 4 Topics Still life Fruit / Bowls & furniture Session Objectives

Format Exercises Exercises

Resources & References assorted props assorted props

- development of ability to analyse solids and reconstruct with geometric primitives - devices to assist with above

SESSION 5 Resources & References Topics Format Still life assorted props Exercises Fruit / Bowls & furniture Exercises assorted props Grids Triangulation Session - development of ability to analyse solids and reconstruct with geometric Objectives primitives - devices to assist with above

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National Institute of Dramatic Art SESSION 6 Topics Size and proportion Dividing space Grids Triangulation Division of perspective Rule of thumb Architechture Session Objectives

Life Drawing Module Outline

Format

Resources & References Geometric blocks Geometric blocks Geometric blocks Geometric blocks Geometric blocks Geometric blocks Geometric blocks

- development of ability to analyse solids and reconstruct with geometric primitives - devices to assist with above

SESSION 7 Topics Architechture

Format

Resources & References UNSW

Session Objectives

- implementing tools of analysis and perspective devices to represent arcitecture and its forms.

SESSION 8 Topics Architechture

Format

Resources & References UNSW

Session Objectives

- implementing tools of analysis and perspective devices to represent arcitecture and its forms.

SESSION 9 Topics Architechture

Format

Resources & References UNSW / PoWH

Session Objectives

- implementing tools of analysis and perspective devices to represent arcitecture and its forms.

SESSION 10 Topics Animal forms

Format

Resources & References Australian museum

Session Objectives

- implementing tools of analysis and perspective devices to represent fauna and its forms.

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National Institute of Dramatic Art SESSION 11 Topics The Figure Layers Session Objectives

Life Drawing Module Outline

Format

Resources & References Life model, Rehearsal room

- development of ability to analyse the figure as solids and reconstruct with geometric primitives - devices to assist with above

SESSION 12 Topics The Figure Layers Session Objectives

Format

Resources & References Life model, Rehearsal room

- development of ability to analyse the figure as solids and reconstruct with geometric primitives - devices to assist with above

SESSION 13 Topics The Figure

Format

Resources & References Life model, Rehearsal room

Session Objectives

- development of ability to analyse the figure as solids and reconstruct with geometric primitives - devices to assist with above

SESSION 14 Topics The Figure

Format

Resources & References Life model, Rehearsal room

Session Objectives

- development of ability to analyse the figure as solids and reconstruct with geometric primitives - devices to assist with above

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