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VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN 2013–2017
AREA OF STUDY
1: Drawing as a means of communication
Outcome 1
Examples of learning activities
Create drawings for different purposes
using a range of drawing methods,
media and materials.
use construction methods such as folding, pleating, rolling and curling of paper to turn a 2D material into a 3D form; draw these forms noting shade and shadow; use
these forms to visualise new designs for objects or buildings
view the DVD documentary Between the Folds see Resources page online and
discuss choose a simple object to visually interpret in a variety of ways; start by drawing
what can be seen, then think of new uses, looks, adaptions, modifications, combinations of the original object; methods including perspective, isometric
and planometric are used to assist with producing well-proportioned drawings and visualising ideas; produce a rendered presentation drawing of the most
effective ideas
draw two to three simple objects arranged to observe natural perspective and the relationship between objects including proportion; draw what is seen, observing
the light source, tone and shadows, e.g. fruit salad in a bowl with a spoon, biscuits with a cup of tea, business cards in a wallet; develop drawings as quick sketches
to explore new forms, e.g. a single implement that will cut fruit and can be used as a fork, alter the tea cup by applying novelty surface treatments or vary the
proportions of the existing wallet for a new wallet design
draw multiples of an object such as a building block or Duplo, receding towards one vanishing point, noting the decrease in size as they move towards the
vanishing point; complete a series of drawings, changing the location of the vanishing point, including two vanishing points, changing the arrangement of the
blocks, as well as the media and materials; explore alternative finishes for the surface of the blocks
draw facades of local buildings such as shop fronts in one point perspective, recording the view of a pedestrian from different positions; make note of details
such as the proportion of windows, doors and entrances and the placement and structure of signage; observe finishes such as glass, render, brick, and chrome;
design new signage and window display to attract passing traffic
use paraline drawing to draw simple packages with one side open, so that the contents are visible to show how they fit or are housed; examples may include
food packaging that investigates materials that ensure freshness or packing inserts that protect fragile contents, e.g. markers in a sleeve, child’s toy, ball of
string, folded fabric in a box; use existing packaging to hold unexpected items, such as T-shirt packaging in a milk carton; design surface graphics for these; draw
packaging containers that include a lid such as milk cartons, shampoo bottles, pump packs, and screw top bottles; use isometric and planometric drawings
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Advice for teachers
Select a simple object such as a clothes peg, sharpener, stapler, desk lamp or chair. Make a
series of freehand drawings from direct observation observing different angles, under different lighting
and in different contexts. Use one and two point perspective to assist with creating well-
proportioned drawings. Use a variety of media to render the surface texture and form.
What parts make up the object? Draw the various parts separately, using isometric andor
planometric. Consider why the designer may have made decisions regarding materials, size, structure.
Brainstorm at least twenty new ways to visually interpret the object to give it a new look, different
functions, an imaginary inner structure. Use quick freehand ideation sketches to record ideas which
can be a combination of conventional, creative, unusual and humorous possibilities. Informal
perspective, and isometric and planometric drawing methods are used to assist with the visualisation of
ideas.
Select the best four ideas to present as a refined presentation drawing. The ideas could be contained
within 4 squares and arranged in a grid format. Students can select from perspective, isometric
andor planometric to complete their final drawing manually or digitally.
Detailed example
OBSERVATION, VISUALISATION AND PRESENTATION
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VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN 2013–2017
AREA OF STUDY
2: Design elements and design principles