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

Location and time

29.8.2022-25.11.2022 Mediapolis, room 20064.

Exam schedules

26/9 Mon
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.

24/11 Thu
10-12 Group A seminar, feedback for each student’s works from classmates and teacher.

25/11 Fri
12-16 Group B seminar, feedback for each student’s works from classmates and teacher.

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Workshops, demonstrations, lectures, feedback seminars.

We will have slide lectures, drawing exercises and feedback. The majority of the course time you will be working with your exercises. The approach is monochrome. The necessary supplies mostly students will get from school.

Student workload

The majority of the class time will be working time, with some slide lectures and media demonstrations (72 hours).
In addition to class time, you should be prepared to spend 3-4 hours a week on your own projects (63 hours). The Drawing Sketchbook is the most important independent project.

Content scheduling

29/8 Mon
9-15 Introductions to the course. Observation and drawing. Introductions to sketchbook working. The tree – drawing to the sketchbook.

30/8 Tue
9-15 Contour Drawing. Students using their own shoes for observing and drawing.

5/9 Mon
9-15 Negative Shape/Space. Texture, Value Scale. Charcoal drawing

6/9Tue
9-10 Student’s presentations (2) about contemporary artists
10-15 Tone: wrapping, drapery

12/9 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.

13/9 Tue
9-10 Student’s presentations (2) about contemporary artists
10-15 Lecture about anatomy of human head and neck. Portraits from history and contemporary artists. Life drawing exercises with charcoal or pencil.

19/9 Mon
9-10 Student’s presentations (3) about contemporary artists
10-15 Lecture about anatomy of human hand and arm. Examples from history and contemporary artists. Drawing exercises with pencil.

20/9 Tue
9-10 Student’s presentations (2) about contemporary artists
10-15 Lecture about anatomy of human leg and foot. Examples from history and contemporary artists. Drawing exercises with pencil.

26/9 Mon
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.


22/11 Tue
9-15 Human figure in space. Free medium

23/11 Wed
9-15 Human figure in space. Free medium

24/11 Thu
10-12 Group A seminar, feedback for each student’s works from classmates and teacher.

25/11 Fri
12-16 Group B seminar, feedback for each student’s works from classmates and teacher.

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

Student has not achieved at least 50% attendance of lessons, or not all exercises delivered.

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

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

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

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