Perception (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to examine, observe and interpret their living environment and visual culture.
The student is able to convey their observations and interpretations through drawing and develop compositions that address balance, point of view, positive and negative space, proportion, picture plane usage, as well as provide visual interest and/or dynamism.
Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.

Content (course unit)

Students observe proportions and value by using a model for drawing as well as examine the use of line as a form of expression. Explore and expand on the use of drawing materials and techniques including charcoal, graphite, ink and mixed media. Sustainable development.

Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance in lessons, active participation, quality of work for all exercises.

Assessment scale

0-5

Student workload

Lessons and working at school 77 hours
Independent studies 58 hours

Content scheduling

Mo 18.8. 9-16 Introductions to the course. Observation and drawing. Introductions to sketch book working. Drawing exercises with charcoal.
Tue 19.8. 9-16 Lecture about the proportions and skeleton of the human body. The Renaissance. Life drawing exercises with charcoal or pencil.
We 20.8. 9-16 Lecture about anatomy of human head and neck. Portraits from history and contemporary artists. Life drawing exercises with charcoal or pencil.
Fri 22.8. 9-16 Lecture about anatomy of human legs and hands. Examples from history and contemporary artists. Drawing exercises with pencil.
We 3.9. 9-16 Lecture about ink drawing. Two student’s presentations. Light and shadow. Life Drawing exercises with ink.
We 10.9. 9-16 Lecture about monoprint. Line and textures. Two student´s presentations. Monoprint workshop. Life model.
We 17.9. 9-16 Group seminar. Middle course feedback for each student individually, specially focused on the sketch book.
We 24.9. 9-16 Lecture about pastel drawing. Two student´s presentations. Model and space. Pastel drawing workshop.
We 1.10. 9-16 16 Lecture about watercolor and guache-like medium. Two student´s presentations. Watercolor and guache drawing workshop.
Mo 6.10. 13-17 1:1 Life drawing. Free medium
Tue 7.10. 9-16 1:1 Life drawing. Free medium
We 8.10. 9-16 Group seminar, feedback for each student group and teachers.ctions to the course. Observation and drawing. Introductions to sketch book working. Drawing exercises with charcoal.
Tue 19.8. 9-16 Lecture about the proportions and skeleton of the human body. The Renaissance. Life drawing exercises with charcoal or pencil.
We 20.8. 9-16 Lecture about anatomy of human head and neck. Portraits from history and contemporary artists. Life drawing exercises with charcoal or pencil.
Fri 22.8. 9-16 Lecture about anatomy of human legs and hands. Examples from history and contemporary artists. Drawing exercises with pencil.
We 3.9. 9-16 Lecture about ink drawing. Two student’s presentations. Light and shadow. Life Drawing exercises with ink.
We 10.9. 9-16 Lecture about monoprint. Line and textures. Two student´s presentations. Monoprint workshop. Life model.
We 17.9. 9-16 Group seminar. Middle course feedback for each student individually, specially focused on the sketch book.
We 24.9. 9-16 Lecture about pastel drawing. Two student´s presentations. Model and space. Pastel drawing workshop.
We 1.10. 9-16 16 Lecture about watercolor and guache-like medium. Two student´s presentations. Watercolor and guache drawing workshop.
Mo 6.10. 13-17 1:1 Life drawing. Free medium
Tue 7.10. 9-16 1:1 Life drawing. Free medium
We 8.10. 9-16 Group seminar, feedback for each student group and teachers.

Further information

The lessons beginning are on Monday 18.8 at 9 a.m. All lessons take part in M3.09 (Piirustussali)

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student hasn't at least 50% attendance of in lessons, all exercises aren't delivered.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

At least 50% attendance of in lessons, all exercises delivered.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

At least 80% attendance of in lessons. Good quality in all tasks and delivered in time.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

At least 80% attendance of in contact lessons. Excellent quality in all tasks and delivered in time.