Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Portfolio submission | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Portfolio re-submission | 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 continue their life-class based art practice from Level 1, 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 - 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 2. 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 initiated in Part 1.
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 are also expected to conduct a series of self-directed projects and art historical research related to their practice.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | development and encouragement of communication skills occurs during tutorials and group tutorials |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | development of a self-critical approach to creative working and to time management, supported through the tutorial programme. |
| Problem solving | development of practical drawing and painting skills |
| Research skills | development of a programme of art practice related research centred around the subject of the nude |
| Team work | A degree of teamwork is inherent in the group tutorials but not formally assessed |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5