CAEL1001 Contemporary Drawing: Experimental (University of Sydney): rated 2.9/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
CAEL1001 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Sydney College of the Arts. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 当代素描：实验
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Sydney College of the Arts
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
Experimental Drawing encourages you to develop your own visual language as a catalyst for creative thought and a means to develop greater visual literacy. Through an in-depth studio investigation into a variety of modes, approaches, materials, tools and techniques, Experimental Drawing opens the field of drawing into the exploration and discovery of new and interdisciplinary methods of mark making and visual communication.
CAEL1001 has 2 scored reviews: overall 2.9/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.9/5).
On Reddit: "Omg i got a 59? Wtaf. CAEL1001 is a joke"
On Reddit: "YES, very beginner friendly. I personally have an art background but some of my peers had no experience at all. I did both the contemporary drawing units, experimental and the figure (CAEL1001 & CAEL1002) and I’d say they’re both about the same level of easiness. For me personal…"
The course panel on USYD Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is CAEL1001 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 2.9/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches CAEL1001, and when is it offered?
A: CAEL1001 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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