AR21310 - LIFE PAINTING 1

Module Identifier

AR21310

Module Title

LIFE PAINTING 1

Academic Year

2004/2005

Co-ordinator

Mr Simon J Pierse

Semester

Semester 2

Other staff

Mrs Belinda J Marking

Course delivery

Seminars / Tutorials

11 Hours Tutorial.

Practical

66 Hours

Assessment

Assessment Type	Assessment Length/Details	Proportion
Semester Assessment	Portfolio:	100%

Learning outcomes

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

have a greater knowledge of the processes of life painting
have a personal approach to the figure which has developing relevance and application to his/her other studio work
have a growing awareness of the role that life painting has in contemporary art practice amongst artists both in this country and abroad
have an analytical and critical approach and take initiative in assessing the work, defining problems, and devising a plan of action based upon that assessment
have a knowledge of a variety of different technical solutions and drawing media explored in the process of life painting

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

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.
assist the student in developing an approach to the figure which is applicable to his/her other studio work
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
provide a context in which the student has scope for the personal development of concepts and techniques within a supportive environment
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
develop a comprehension of the continuing relevance of historical and contemporary techniques of and approaches to figure painting and how they may be adapted

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 5