Life in the Meadow

 

Gellir astudio ‘Life in the Meadow’ fel cwrs ar ei ben ei hun, ac mae’n gwrs dewisol ar gyfer y Dystysgrif Addysg Uwch mewn Celf a Dylunio ac Astudiaethau Hanes Naturiol ym Mhrifysgol Aberystwyth.  

Ffeithiau Allweddol 

 

Iaith: Saesneg

Hyd:  10 Wythnos

Nifer y Credydau: 10

Tiwtor: Tereska Shepherd

Dull Dysgu: Wyneb yn Wyneb  

Lefel: Mae'r modiwl hwn ar Lefel 4 FfCChC  

Cod y Modiwl: XA12810 

Ffi: £140.00 - Cynllun Hepgor Ffioedd

Nid oes modd cadw lle ar y cwrs hwn ar hyn o bryd

Byddwch y cyntaf i gael gwybod pan gyhoeddir dyddiadau newydd trwy ymuno â’n rhestr bostio.

 

Overview

This exciting and innovative art course invites participants to explore a meadow habitat from a macro perspective - an 'insect's-eye view' of the rich and often overlooked world beneath our feet. Whether investigating a wild garden patch, roadside verge, or local meadow, learners will discover the remarkable diversity of flora and fauna that inhabit these environments, including the intricate beauty of grasses, their delicate flowers, and the distinctive species of rushes and sedges found in wetter habitats.

Drawing inspiration from Keith Brockie's 'One Man's Island' and 'The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady', participants will create their own One Man's/Woman's Meadow field study journal. Through a combination of observation, sketching, note-taking, and image gathering, learners will explore a range of contemporary natural history illustration techniques and materials suitable for working both outdoors and in the studio.

Suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists, this course offers an excellent opportunity to develop natural history illustration skills, deepen engagement with the local environment, and build a substantial body of work.

Programme

 

Unit 1: In the Meadow

Unit 2: Understanding your Subject

Unit 3: Painting a Place

Unit 4: Creating Compositions

Unit 5: Mapping a Meadow

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:  

  1. Demonstrate observational drawing and painting techniques, working from life, on location.
  2. Demonstrate use of sketchbook studies, research and reference material to inform and inspire the development of painted illustrations.
  3. Show skilled use of watercolour to depict a variety of species including flora and fauna.
  4. Demonstrate illustrative design skills, exploring composition to depict the eco system of a meadow habitat.

Assessments

  1. Sketchbook. Showing on location recording and documenting in tonal and colour studies the floral, fauna and fungi found in your chosen meadow habitat as well as several studies showing interactions between them and the habitat as a whole. (70%)
  2. Completed Illustration. Create one or more painted illustrations depicting key characteristics and inhabitants of the meadow habitat you have studied. (30%)

Reading Suggestions

Reading suggestions will be offered throughout the course.

Entry Requirements

This course is for everyone. No previous experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements.

What Do I Need?

A list of materials, not included in the course fees, will be available prior to the course start date.