Drawing Techniques for Visual Arts

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
VISU 1010
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Course ID
208207
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will develop students' skills in the principles of drawing. Students will develop skills associated with observation, analysis and interpretation, techniques and materials, proportion, form, analysis of structure, spatial organisation, format and composition, providing opportunities to acquire the capabilities and awareness of drawing as a form of documentation and expression.

Course learning outcomes

  • Use technical skills and material processes in the production of contemporary art using Drawing as a form of documentation and expression.
  • Summarise the conceptual and theoretical frameworks that underpin Drawing as a contemporary art practice.
  • Employ knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements of the Drawing studio and in the manufacture of contemporary art.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed VSAR2048 Drawing Techniques for Visual Arts at the University of South Australia

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