Study Guide

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

22.8.2023-29.9.2023 Mediapolis, room 20064.

Exam schedules

18/9 Mon
9-11.30 Group seminar. Middle course feedback for each student individually focused on the sketchbook.

29/9 Fri
Final feedback seminar for drawings
9-11.30 Group A seminar, feedback for each student’s works from classmates and teacher.
12.30-15.00 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

22/8 Tue
9-15
Introductions to the course. Observation and drawing. Introductions to sketchbook working.
The tree – drawing to the sketchbook.

23/8 Wed
9-15
Line (Contour) Drawing.
Students using their own shoes for observing and drawing.

24/8 Thu
10-15
Negative Shape/Space. Texture, Value Scale. Charcoal drawing

25/8 Fri
9-15
Tone: wrapping, drapery

4/9 Mon
9-10
Student’s presentations (3) about contemporary artists drawings
10-15.00
Lecture about the proportions and skeleton of the human body. Life drawing exercises with charcoal or pencil.

5/9 Tue
9-10
Student’s presentations (3) about contemporary artists drawings
10-15
Lecture about anatomy of human head and neck. Portraits from history and contemporary artists. Life drawing exercises with charcoal or pencil.

18/9 Mon
9-11.30
Group seminar. Middle course feedback for each student individually focused on the sketchbook.
12.30-15
Lecture about anatomy of human hand and arm. Examples from history and contemporary artists. Drawing exercises with pencil.

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

21/9 Thu
10-11
Student’s presentations (3) about contemporary artists drawings
12-15
Lecture about papers. Ink drawing workshop.


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

25/9 Mon
9-15 Human figure in space. Free medium

29/9 Fri
9-11.30
Group A seminar, feedback for each student’s works from classmates and teacher.

12.30-15.00
Group B seminar, feedback for each student’s works from classmates and teacher.

Further information

This course is an introduction to 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.

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.