| Module Identifier |
AR21310 |
| Module Title |
LIFE PAINTING 1 |
| Academic Year |
2001/2002 |
| Co-ordinator |
Mr Simon Pierse |
| Semester |
Semester 2 |
| Course delivery |
Tutorial | 11 Hours |
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Practical | 66 Hours |
| Assessment |
Portfolio | | 100% |
Brief description
The study of life painting both as a personal experience and as a subject matter within the figurative tradition of picture-making including the study of light, tone and colour. A greater emphasis is placed on the use of the model for personal study and as a compositional device.
Aims:
The course aims to:
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provide an initial course for studies in life painting at Level 2 giving further experience in working from the life model and to enhance the student's knowledge of the concepts and processes of life painting.
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assist the student in developing an approach to the figure which is applicable to his/her other studio work
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develop an understanding of the way that different methods of and approaches to painting can be used as a means of fully exploring the potential of the nude as a subject
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provide a context in which the student has scope for the personal development of concepts and techniques within a supportive environment
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foster a creative and innovative application of technical facility through the development of a personal programme of studies that arises out of previous experience in the life class
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develop a comprehension of the continuing relevance of historical and contemporary techniques of and approaches to figure painting and how they may be adapted
Objectives:
By the end of the course the student will possess:
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a greater knowledge of the processes of life painting
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a personal approach to the figure which has developing relevance and application to his/her other studio work
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a growing awareness of the role that life painting has in contemporary art practice amongst artists both in this country and abroad
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an analytical and critical approach and take initiative in assessing the work, defining problems, and devising a plan of action based upon that assessment
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knowledge of a variety of different technical solutions and drawing media explored in the process of life painting.