Module Descriptors
LIFE DRAWING
FVFX40518
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Ian Naylor
Email: I.Naylor@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Coursework - A collection of reflective sketchbooks and life drawing pieces weighted at 80%
- Practical - Life drawing art test based on a new model and pose weighted at 20%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A collection of reflective sketchbooks and life drawing pieces (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4) 80% weighting
Life drawing art test based on a new model and pose (Learning Outcomes 2 and 3) 20% weighting
Life drawing art test based on a new model and pose (Learning Outcomes 2 and 3) 20% weighting
Module Indicative Content
1. To develop skills in observational drawing
2. Tone, mark making and Paint application and its implications for digital tablet reproduction
3. Knowledge of lighting, fabric implications, soft and hard surfaces
4. Scanning and image reproduction of traditional media for forum and professional portfolio purposes.
2. Tone, mark making and Paint application and its implications for digital tablet reproduction
3. Knowledge of lighting, fabric implications, soft and hard surfaces
4. Scanning and image reproduction of traditional media for forum and professional portfolio purposes.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures and Laboratory sessions 1 x 3hrs/ Week
Learning on all aspects of the content will be facilitated by lectures and tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Practical assignments using Life Drawing lab and traditional skills will support the learning.
Learning on all aspects of the content will be facilitated by lectures and tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Practical assignments using Life Drawing lab and traditional skills will support the learning.
Module Resources
Life models, Easels, Library, Internet sources
Module Texts
'Anatomy for the Artist’ Simblet, S. and Davis, J. (2001) . London: Dorling Kindersley.
Drawing Dynamic Hands,Burne Hogarth, various editions from 1977, inc 1988. Watson-Guptill available online www.lynda.com/Photoshop-tutorials/Using-Wacom-Tablets-Photoshop/373090-2.html
Drawing Dynamic Hands,Burne Hogarth, various editions from 1977, inc 1988. Watson-Guptill available online www.lynda.com/Photoshop-tutorials/Using-Wacom-Tablets-Photoshop/373090-2.html
Module Learning Outcomes
1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUNDAMENTALS TRADITION CORRECT PROPORTION
[Knowledge and Understanding]
2. LEARN AND IMPLEMENT CONCEPTS AND THEORIES OF OBSERVATIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR APPLICATION IN A DIGITAL AGE.
[Learning]
3. ANALYSE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DIFFERENT MATERIALS, APPROACHES AND METHODS USED IN THE LIFE-ROOM
[Analysis]
4. APPLY THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CONCEPTS AND THEORIES OF OBSERVATIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR APPLICATION IN A DIGITAL AGE DEMONSTRATING THE INTERACTION OF A FIGURE WITH ASSETS AND ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE CHARACTER AND MOOD
[Application]
[Knowledge and Understanding]
2. LEARN AND IMPLEMENT CONCEPTS AND THEORIES OF OBSERVATIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR APPLICATION IN A DIGITAL AGE.
[Learning]
3. ANALYSE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DIFFERENT MATERIALS, APPROACHES AND METHODS USED IN THE LIFE-ROOM
[Analysis]
4. APPLY THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CONCEPTS AND THEORIES OF OBSERVATIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR APPLICATION IN A DIGITAL AGE DEMONSTRATING THE INTERACTION OF A FIGURE WITH ASSETS AND ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE CHARACTER AND MOOD
[Application]
Web Descriptor
This module aims to develop your skills in observational drawing by furthering your knowledge of lighting, fabric implications, and soft and hard surfaces. You will also explore how to reproduce traditional media for professional portfolio purposes.