Life Drawing (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to use the technical and perceptual skills to observe and draw a life model.

Content (course unit)

Student will work directly from the life model, with a tutor on hand to provide one-to-one guidance. The student will have the opportunity to work with different techniques, including chalk, pencil and ink.

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

Student workload

Lessons and working at school 84 hours
Independent studies 51 hours

Content scheduling

Classes take part on Mondays at 9-16 (in room 20064)
11.1. 9-16
Introduction to Life Drawing. Croquis. Quick and sketchy drawing exercises.
18.1. 9-16
Drawing the human head and neck.
25.1. 9-16
The proportions of the human body.
1.2. 9-16
Drawing the human legs and hands.
8.2. 9-16
Studies of the construction, function and movement of the torso.
15.2. 9-16
Studies of movements
22.2. 9-16
Group seminar – middle feedback for the sketchbooks
Croquis.
21.3. 9-16
Body’s perspective. Exercises.
4.4. 9-12
Model, costume and space
11.4. 9-16
Model, costume and space
18.4. 9-16
1:1 Life Drawing
22.4. 9-16
Feedback for the whole course. Every student presents 7 drawings made for drawing course and the sketchbook.

Further information

The lessons beginning are on Monday 11.1. at 9 a.m. All lessons take part in Mediapolis 20064
Class will be in Mediapolis every Monday (except 29.2., 7.3.14.3.) 9-16 till 18.4.2015 and last feedback is on Friday 22.4. 9-16

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.