Gwybodaeth am Fodiwlau
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Portfolio Submission by submitted portfolio of work | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Portfolio Submission by submitted portfolio of work | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate a degree of proficiency in observational drawing from the life model
Analyse the human form and interpret that analysis in the context of a the history of the discipline of figure-based drawing
Evidence some understanding of the creative potential of life studies within the framework of the student’s broader art practice
Evaluate their own work in relation to other students taking this module
Handle a range of drawing media with a degree of dexterity
Interact with others in individual and group tutorials
Produce observational figure drawings independently of the class
Undertake art historical research on the subject of the representation of the figure - considering use of mediums, poses, context and meanings ascribed to the subject
Brief description
Students start their life-class based art practice in this module, following a series of projects based around the life model. The type and length of pose is set by the tutor, and in the self-directed component - if required, by the student. Students will also conduct relevant art-historical research to inform their practice. The tutor will also encourage students to explore media and different approaches to drawing the figure.
Aims
This module is designed for students wishing to work in the life class at level 1. It is an option for those students with a particular interest in drawing the nude and forms the first part of a pathway in Life Studies.
Content
Life study sessions will take place in the drawing studio during periods of core studio time. Students are expected to bring the materials required for each session. The tutor determines the poses and context in which the following programme of study takes place. Students may also be expected to conduct a series of self-directed projects and art historical research related to their practice.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Critical and analytical thinking | development of a programme of art practice related research centred around the subject of the nude |
| Professional communication | development and encouragement of communication skills occurs during tutorials and group tutorials |
| Real world sense | development of a self-critical approach to creative working and to time management, supported through the tutorial programme. |
| Subject Specific Skills | development of practical drawing and painting skills |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4