Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The course prepares the student to observe and interpret the visual environment via drawing techniques.

The student knows how to convey their observations and interpretations via drawing. The student knows how to develop compositions that address balance, point of view, positive and negative space, proportion and picture plane usage.

Content (course unit)

Observations of composition, value and line via drawing techniques.

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

The student recognizes and defines the basics of visual perception. The student gives and receives constructive feedback. The student identifies essential practices in drawing technique and performs assigned tasks with supervision, follows procedures, and handles routine tasks.

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

The student outlines different elements of observation and interpretation. The student actively gives and receives feedback, cooperates responsibly, and identifies key practices in visual perception. The student takes responsibility for personal and group activities.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to analyse exact proportions and use picture planes in a skilful way.
The student uses feedback systematically for professional development and is able to present new viewpoints. The student is highly motivated in studies.

Assessment scale

0-5

Content scheduling

22/8 Thu
10.15-15 Introductions to the course. Observation and drawing. Introductions to sketchbook working.
The tree – drawing to the sketchbook.

26/8 Mon
9-15 Contour Drawing. Students using their own shoes for observing and drawing.

29/8 Thu
10.15-15 Negative Shape/Space. Texture, Value Scale. Charcoal drawing

3/9Tue
12.00-13.15 Feedback to group A
13.30-14.45 Feedback to group B

5/9 Thu
10.15-15 Tone: wrapping, drapery

9/9 Mon
9.00-15.00 Lecture about anatomy of human head and neck. Portraits from history and contemporary artists. Life drawing exercises with charcoal or pencil.

10/9 Tue
12.00-13.15 Feedback to group A
13.30-14.45 Feedback to group B

17/9 Tue
10. -14.30 Lecture about anatomy of human hand and arm. Examples from history and contemporary artists. Drawing exercises with pencil or charcoal.

19/9 Thu
10.15-15 Lecture about anatomy of human leg and foot. Examples from history and contemporary artists. Drawing exercises with pencil or charcoal.

24/9 Tue
12.00-13.15 Feedback to group A
13.30-14.45 Feedback to group B

26/9 Thu
10.15- 15.00 Human figure proportions. Drawing exercise, free medium.

1/10 Tue
10.00-14.30 Drawing with ink. Croquis.

3/10 Thu
10.15-12.00 Croquis drawing.
13.00-15.00 Final feedback