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2012/13 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ARTF1043 Drawing 1

10 creditsClass Size: 20

Module manager: Chris Taylor
Email: c.a.taylor@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2012/13

Pre-requisite qualifications

Students must have studied Art to A Level standard

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

This practice-based module contains a series of drawing assignments designed to promote a sustained and in-depth engagement with drawing as a vehicle for visual enquiry. Drawing assignments will include experimental, figurative and non-representational methods and will include work in the studios and the use of regional resources.On completion of this module, students should be able to: - demonstrate in practical work and in supporting documentation awareness of different purposes and applications of drawing in fine art practice- make use of drawing as a vehicle for visual enquiry, analysis and interpretation- demonstrate competencies in the application of a range of materials and methods- apply drawing conventions and strategies to initiate, sustain and resolve images- engage in informed dialogue about the process and product of drawing.Teaching is through practical workshops, seminars and tutorials. Students will be required to keep note/sketchbooks throughout the module. An A2 drawing pad and a range of pencil grades should be purchased and brought to the first session. A list of additional materials will be provided.Assessment: Submission of a completed portfolio (60%) and visual notebook (40%).Note: ARTF1043 is only available to level one students.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- demonstrate in practical work and in supporting documentation awareness of different purposes and applications of drawing in fine art practice;
- make use of drawing as a vehicle for visual enquiry, analysis and interpretation;
- demonstrate competencies in the application of a range of materials and methods;
- apply drawing conventions and strategies to initiate, sustain and resolve images;
- engage in informed dialogue about the process and product of drawing.

Skills outcomes
- The use of a range of drawing/mark-making media and supports
- Researching and processing of a range of historical and contemporary contextual visual information
- Developing a line of independent study
- Participation in group projects and discussions
- Using archives, collections, bibliographies and databases

Syllabus

This practice-based module contains a series of drawing assignments designed to promote a sustained and in-depth engagement with drawing as a vehicle for visual enquiry.

Notebooks will be used to record and evaluate the drawing process and will be integral to the practical assignments.

A range of methods and materials, conventions and strategies of drawing will be introduced, applied and evaluated in the context of practical work.

References will be made to the work of historical and contemporary artists and related critical texts in the context of practical classes.

Examples of drawings and notebooks will be used in practical sessions; seminars and tutorials to foster the acquisition of a vocabulary appropriate to critical dialogue.

Drawing assignments will include experimental, figurative and non-representational drawings and will include work in the studios and the use of regional resources.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Practical	10	2.00	20.00
Private study hours			80.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

10 hours - preparation for practical classes
2 hours - seminar preparation
10 hours - reading
48 hours - practical assignments and notebooks.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Observation in weekly practical classes
- Participation and Engagement in group projects
- Review of assignment work and visual notebooks at tutorials
- Engagement and self-reflection in seminars
- Submission of portfolio for assessment at end of semester

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	Portfolio of drawings assessed at the end of the module	60.00
Project	Visual notebook/documentation assessed at the end of the module	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 20/08/2013

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