Perception (5 cr)

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.
Grading is based on your work, effort, attitude, class participation, and attendance & punctuality. The degree of difficulty and risk-taking of your projects will be of utmost importance in grading.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Through the exercises and projects, you will develop a visual vocabulary as well as an analytic, informed approach to both the practice of drawing, and to thinking about drawings. The course will also aim at honing your critical, analytical skills through short critiques (at the end of each class) and slide lectures. You will be asked to analyze your own work, that of your classmates, and that of selected contemporary artists whose work is discussed through slides.
The majority of the class time will be working time, with some slide lectures and media demonstrations (77 hours). The approach is monochrome.
In addition to class time, you should be prepared to spend 7-8 hours a week on your own projects (58 hours). The Drawing Sketchbook is the most important independent project.

Student workload

Lessons and working at school 77 hours
Independent studies 58 hours

Content scheduling

17/8 Mon
9-16 Introductions to the course. Observation and drawing. Introductions to sketch book working. Drawing exercises with charcoal.
18/8 Tue
9-16 Contour Drawing. Students using their own shoes for observing and drawing.
19/8 Wed
9-16 Negative Shape/Space. Texture, Value Scale
2/9 Wed
9-10 Student’s presentations (2) about contemporary artists
10-16 Tone: wrapping, drapery
9/9 Wed
9-10 Student’s presentations (2) about contemporary artists
10-16 Lecture about the proportions and skeleton of the human body. Life drawing exercises with charcoal or pencil.
16/9 Wed
9-11.30 Group seminar. Middle course feedback for each student individually focused on the sketchbook.
12.30-16 Lecture about papers. Ink drawing workshop.
23/9 Wed
9-10 Student’s presentations (2) about contemporary artists
10-16 Lecture about anatomy of human head and neck. Portraits from history and contemporary artists. Life drawing exercises with charcoal or pencil.
30/9 Wed
9-10 Student’s presentations (2) about contemporary artists
10-16 Lecture about anatomy of human legs and hands. Examples from history and contemporary artists. Drawing exercises with pencil.
5/10 Mon
9-16 1:1 Life drawing. Free medium
6/10 Tue
9-16 1:1 Life drawing. Free medium
7/10 Wed
9-16 Group seminar, feedback for each student’s works from classmates and teacher.

Further information

This course is an introduction to contemporary drawing through techniques, methods and issues. It is designed to assist you in developing skills and expressions through exercises and projects which will acquaint you with a variety of media, techniques, ways of expression, and views on drawing. Through the exercises and projects, you will develop a visual vocabulary as well as an analytic, informed approach to both the practice of drawing, and to thinking about drawings. The course will also aim at honing your critical, analytical skills through short critiques (at the end of each class) and slide lectures. You will be asked to analyze your own work, that of your classmates, and that of selected contemporary artists whose work is discussed through slides.
The lessons beginning are on Monday 17.8 at 9 a.m. All lessons take part in Mediapolis 20064
The necessary supplies mostly students will get from school. Each student has to bring their own watercolor brush(es), eraser, chammy, utility knife and stapler.
In addition to class time, you should be prepared to spend 7-8 hours a week on your own projects (58 hours).

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.