| Title: | Drawing, Painting Intermediate |
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| Long Title: | Drawing, Painting, Intermediate |
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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: |
The module deals with the creative relationships between drawing and painting and how both are used within the context of studying the human figure. Students are encouraged to explore a personal visual language through their chosen medium. Students will produce a portfolio of completed studies of the human figure displaying their emerging individual style. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
demonstrate the application of observation skills, visual concentration and compositional principles, along with the control of line and tone in their drawings/paintings with reference to historical and contemporary artists. |
| LO2 |
articulate an individual visual language through their chosen medium. |
| LO3 |
plan and complete their creative drawing/painting project. |
| LO4 |
evaluate their own work along with the work of others. |
| LO5 |
produce a portfolio of more resolved studies of the human figure showing an emerging individual style and a variety of media, methods and processes. |
| 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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Drawing and Painting Media and Techniques
Observation skills, visual concentration and compositional principles, control of line and tone in their drawings/paintings. Use of charcoal, graphite, emulsion (restricted palette). Use of non-conventional drawing and painting implements. Variety of surfaces. References to historical and contemporary artists and practices.
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Observing and Representing the Human Figure
Measurement and proportion, composition, line, tone, weight and balance. Expressing form and structure, spatial relationships.
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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 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Portfolio of finished drawing/painting studies of the human figure showing a variety of media, methods and processes. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
80.0 |
Sem End |
| Reflective Journal |
Reflective sketchbook recording technical information along with detailing the student's own creative processes. |
2,3,4 |
20.0 |
Week 10 |
| 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 |
| Independent & Directed 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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- Henri, R. 2019, The Art Spirit, Paperback Octavo edition Ed., Martino Fine Books [ISBN: 9781684223404]
- McGowan, A. 2012, The Language of the Body: Figure Drawings in Four Chapters, 4th edition Ed., Saturation [ISBN: 9780957242807]
- Powers, A. 2015, Painting People in Watercolor, Echo Point Books & Media [ISBN: 9781626540538]
- Tauchid, R. 2018, Acrylic Painting Mediums And Methods, Monacelli Press [ISBN: 9781580934930]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Barber, B. 2015, Anatomy for Artists, Arcturus [ISBN: 9781784044701]
- Brambilla, D. 2015, Human Figure Drawing: Drawing Gestures, Postures and Movements, 1st edition Ed., Promopress [ISBN: 9788415967040]
- Bridgman, G. B. 2017, Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing from Life: 5th Edition, 5th edition Ed., Sterling [ISBN: 9781454926535]
- Mullins, C. 2008, Painting People: Figure Painting Today, Distributed Art Publishers (DAP) [ISBN: 9781933045832]
| | 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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