DES1010 Sketch, Draw & Model

Introductory · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts

Description: Students are introduced to observational sketching, drawing and modelling, and to a selection of basic materials and tools and their uses. Students also develop skills that can be applied to the field of design.
Prerequisite: None
Parameters: Access to basic sketching, drawing and modelling tools.

Outcomes The student will:

1 sketch, draw and model natural and manufactured three-dimensional (3-D) forms
- 1.1 draw real objects; e.g., human forms, natural and manufactured objects, artifacts from different materials with differing textures and reflective properties
- 1.2 demonstrate various sketching and drawing styles used in different contexts; e.g., gesture, contour, tonal, isometric, perspective
- 1.3 demonstrate observational modelling to capture the essence of forms through easily manipulated materials; e.g., clay, paper, cardboard
- 1.4 demonstrate use of shape and form; e.g., flat shapes on surfaces, 3-D forms joined together to make new forms, 3-D forms in proximity to each other
2 use manual sketching, drawing and modelling materials and tools effectively
- 2.1 recognize appropriate sketching, drawing and modelling tools
- 2.2 demonstrate correct use and implementation of appropriate sketching, drawing and modelling tools and mediums; e.g., T-square, scales, set squares, pencil, chalk, coloured marker, ink, paint, paper, plastic, wood, foam
- 2.3 use and maintain tools and materials in a safe and appropriate manner
- 2.4 use appropriate scale
3 present a portfolio-ready drawing, rendering or model that the student produced
- 3.1 present sketches, drawings and/or models for assessment
- 3.2 maintain a design folder, journal or sketchbook as part of the portfolio of ongoing observational drawing and modelling activities
4 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
5 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- 5.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- 5.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
6 demonstrate basic competencies
- 6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 6.1.1 communicate
  - 6.1.2 manage information
  - 6.1.3 use numbers
  - 6.1.4 think and solve problems
- 6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 6.2.2 be responsible
  - 6.2.3 be adaptable
  - 6.2.4 learn continuously
  - 6.2.5 work safely
- 6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 6.3.1 work with others
  - 6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
7 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
- 7.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
- 7.2 create a connection between personal inventory and occupational choices