Reference file [Learning Outcome 1]

Research sketchbook evidencing reference material and an awareness of a variety of drawing approaches [Learning Outcome 1 &2]

Collection of drawings using a breadth of media and techniques [Learning Outcome 3]

You will be introduced to different approaches to drawing, including the importance and relevance of visual research to the designer. Various drawing methods and mark making techniques will be explored, with attention being paid to scale, colour and composition. This will include a variety of paper manipulation/ engineering techniques and 3D maquette making to enable the visual communication from 2d to 3d.

You will use both observational and analytical methods of working as a means to express and interpret visual information through a broad range of drawing, imaging making and 3D production skills, as well as supporting materials such as research notebooks and/ or sketchbooks.

Technical instruction/demonstrations.
Small group tutorials.
individual tutorials.

30% scheduled Learning & Teaching activities
70% guided independent learning

Surface Pattern Design Studios (H74) (H4 & H5)
Surface Pattern Computer Room (H75)
Blackboard virtual learning environment.
H12 3D Studio & Computer Suites in Photography, vectors and use of digital ideation techniques

Brown, C. and C. McLean (2004). Drawing from life. Belmont, CA, Wadsworth/Thomson. Gregory, D. An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers (2008)
Illustration, Tools and materials, Presentations, Production techniques, Bis Publishers.
Francis, M. (1999). Andy Warhol - Drawings 1942-1987. Artdata
MacMillan, D. (1999). Elizabeth Blackadder. Scholar Press.
Melia, P & Luckhardt, U. (2001). David Hockney: A Drawing Retrospective. Thames & Hudson
Smagula, JH. (2002). Creative Drawing. Laurence King.

1. UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF DRAWING AND BE AWARE OF APPROACHES TAKEN BY OTHER PRACTITIONERS.
[Knowledge and Understanding]

2. OBSERVE AND RECORD ACCURATELY AND BE RESOURCEFUL AND SELECTIVE IN THE COLLECTION OF PERSONALLY STIMULATING VISUAL INFORMATION, AND CONSIDERATE IN THE USE OF COMPOSITION AND PLACEMENT.
[Visual Analysis]

3. DEMONSTRATE GOOD TECHNICAL ABILITY THROUGH SKILLED USE AND APPLICATION OF A VARIETY OF MEDIA AND TECHNIQUES.
[Application]