| Title: | Drawing, Painting Introduction |
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| Long Title: | Drawing, Painting Introduction |
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| Field of Study: |
Visual Arts
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| Valid From: |
Semester 2 - 2019/20 ( January 2020 ) |
| Module Delivered in |
no programmes
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| Module Coordinator: |
TRISH BRENNAN |
| Module Author: |
ALBERT WALSH |
| Module Description: |
This module introduces the student to a range of drawing and painting techniques. Using a variety of mediums, students explore drawing and painting techniques with a life model as the subject. Students are required to produce a portfolio of experimental studies of the human figure. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
explore a range of drawing and painting techniques using a variety of mediums with reference to historical and contemporary artists. |
| LO2 |
observe and express the visual characteristics of the subject. |
| LO3 |
use experimental life drawing/painting processes as a means of creative investigation. |
| LO4 |
produce a portfolio of experimental and observed studies of the human figure through a variety of media, methods and processes. |
| LO5 |
work within the health and safety requirements and etiquettes associated with life drawing/painting activities. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction to Drawing and Painting Processes
Observation skills and perception, form, line, tone, texture, composition.
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Drawing and Painting Processes and Skills
Experimental drawing/painting techniques and processes. Mixed media, wet and dry media. Observation, perception and expression. Health and safety requirements and etiquettes associated with life drawing/painting activities. References to historical and contemporary artists and practices.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Reflective Journal |
Reflective sketchbook recording technical information along with detailing the student's own creative processes. |
1,2,3,5 |
40.0 |
Week 10 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Portfolio of experimental drawing/painting studies of the human figure. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
60.0 |
Sem End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Studio/Workshop |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Research and development |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Studio/Workshop |
2.5 |
Every Week |
2.50 |
| Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) |
Research and development |
4.5 |
Every Week |
4.50 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.50 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Dexter, E. et al 2005, Vitamin D: new perspectives in drawing, Phaidon London [ISBN: 9780714845456]
- Edwards, B. 2013, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, 4th Revised edition Ed., Souvenir Press [ISBN: 9780285641778]
- McGowan, A. 2017, Unstill Life: Figure Paintings, Drawings and Writing, 1st edition Ed., Saturation [ISBN: 9780957242814]
- Nicolaïtes, K. 2008, Natural Way to Draw: A Working Plan for Art Study, Souvenir Press [ISBN: 9780285638389]
- Zeller, R. 2017, Figurative Artist's Handbook: A Contemporary Guide to Figure Drawing, Painting, and Composition, Monacelli Press [ISBN: 9781580934527]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Graves, D., R. 2012, Life Drawing in Charcoal, Courier Corporation New York [ISBN: 9780486134062]
- Harmon, K. 2004, You are Here: Personal Geographies and Other Maps of the Imagination, Princeton Architectural Press New York [ISBN: 9781568984308]
- Kaupelis, R. 1992, Experimental Drawing Techniques, Watson-Guptill Publications New York [ISBN: 9780823016228]
- Vohora, A. 2012, Painting the Human Figure: Ideas and perception, The Crowood Press Ltd [ISBN: 9781847973573]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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