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 criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

TAMK's general instruction for grading will be applied and details agreed at the beginning of course implementation:

https://intra.tamk.fi/web/tutkinto-opinto-opas/arviointi

Assessment scale

0-5

Content scheduling

26/8 Mon
9-15.30 Introductions to the course. Observation and drawing. Introductions to sketch book working. Drawing exercises with charcoal.

27/8 Tue
9-15.30 Contour Drawing. Students using their own shoes for observing and drawing.

2/9 Mon
9-15 Negative Shape/Space. Texture, Value Scale

3/9Tue
9-10 Student’s presentations (2) about contemporary artists
10-15 Tone: wrapping, drapery

9/9 Mon
9-10 Student’s presentations (2) about contemporary artists
10-15 Lecture about the proportions and skeleton of the human body. Life drawing exercises with charcoal or pencil.

10/9 Tue
9-11.30 Group seminar. Middle course feedback for each student individually focused on the sketchbook.
12.30-15 Lecture about papers. Ink drawing workshop.

16/9 Mon
9-10 Student’s presentations (2) about contemporary artists
10-15.30 Lecture about anatomy of human head and neck. Portraits from history and contemporary artists. Life drawing exercises with charcoal or pencil.

17/9 Tue
9-10 Student’s presentations (2) about contemporary artists
10-15.30 Lecture about anatomy of human legs and hands. Examples from history and contemporary artists. Drawing exercises with pencil.

23/9 Mon
9-15.30 Human figure in space. Free medium

13/11 Wed
9-16 1:1 Life drawing. Free medium

19/11 Tue
9-16 1:1 Life drawing. Free medium

11/12 Wed
9-15 Group seminar, feedback for each student’s works from classmates and teacher.