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Life Drawing (5cr)

Code: IM00DU04-3004

General information


Enrolment period
01.12.2024 - 02.05.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
20.05.2025 - 12.06.2025
Implementation has ended.
Credits
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Media and Arts
Campus
TAMK Mediapolis
Teaching languages
English
Seats
15 - 16
Degree programmes
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Media and Arts
Teachers
Tiiu Baldwin
Person in charge
Tiiu Baldwin
Groups
23MEDIAART
Degree Programme in Media and Arts
Course
IM00DU04

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 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 methods and criteria

Grading is based on your work, effort, attitude, active class participation, and attendance & punctuality. The degree of difficulty and risk-taking of your drawings will be of utmost importance in grading.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

On this course all drawing is based only on observation of the human body. Your working process should also include practical exploration and explanation of materials and techniques.

Content scheduling

Tue 20.5. 9.30-15.00
Introduction to Life Drawing. The proportions of the human body.
Croquis. Quick and sketchy drawing exercises.

Wed 21.5. 9.30-15.00
The proportions of the human body. Drawing exercises.

Thu 22.5. 9.30-15.00
Croquis.
Drawing the human head and neck.

Fri 23.5.
Independent work with sketchbooks.


Mon. 26.5. 9.30-15.00
Croquis
Hands. Drawing the human head and neck + hands

Tue 27.5.
Mid-course feedback
9.30-11.00 Group A
12.00-13.30 Group B

Wed 28.6.
Independent work with sketchbooks.
Fri 30.5.
Independent work with sketchbooks.

Mon 2.6.
Independent work with sketchbooks.

Tue 3.6.
9.30-13.30
Feedback to the sketchbooks

Wed 4.6. 9.30-15.00
Croquis
Drawing the human legs and feet.

Thu 5.6. 9.30-15.00
Body’s perspective. Exercises

Fri 6.6.
Independent work with sketchbooks.

Mon 9.6.
Independent work with sketchbooks.

Tue 10.6. 9.30-15.00
Croquis
Cropped composition. Exercises.

Wed 11.6. 9.30-15.00
Human body and environment, drawing exercise.

Thu 12.6. 9.30-15.00
Final feedback

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