Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL ART SKILLS
GAME30269
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 3
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Daryl Marsh
Email: D.A.Marsh@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This module introduces the practices of producing observational art work through progressive study in a variety of media.
Students will study:
The anatomy of the form, volume, and proportions through observational drawing sessions and research,
Practical Art Techniques
Observation skills
Line-work and shape
Tone study
Life Drawing
Students will study:
The anatomy of the form, volume, and proportions through observational drawing sessions and research,
Practical Art Techniques
Observation skills
Line-work and shape
Tone study
Life Drawing
LEARNING STRATEGIES
1 x 3 hour tutorial per week
Learning on the module will be facilitated through practical sessions where the students will undertake problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Key Information Set Data:
28% Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity
72% Guided Independent Study
Learning on the module will be facilitated through practical sessions where the students will undertake problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Key Information Set Data:
28% Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity
72% Guided Independent Study
RESOURCES
Traditional Art Media
Life Drawing subjects
Art easels
Life Drawing subjects
Art easels
TEXTS
Bridgman, George Brant, (1973) Constructive anatomy, Dover Publications
Goldfinger, Eliot (1991), Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form, Oxford University Press
Goldfinger, Eliot (2004), Animal Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form , Oxford University Press
Mattesi, M (2006) Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators, iUniverse
Mattesi, M (2008) Force: character design from life drawing. Focal Press
Metzger, Philip W. (2007) The art of perspective : the ultimate guide for artists in every medium, Cincinnati, Ohio, North Light
Norling, Ernest R. (1999) Perspective made easy, Mineola, New York, Dover Publications
Peck, Stephen Rogers (1982), Atlas of human anatomy for the artist, Oxford University Press
Goldfinger, Eliot (1991), Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form, Oxford University Press
Goldfinger, Eliot (2004), Animal Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form , Oxford University Press
Mattesi, M (2006) Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators, iUniverse
Mattesi, M (2008) Force: character design from life drawing. Focal Press
Metzger, Philip W. (2007) The art of perspective : the ultimate guide for artists in every medium, Cincinnati, Ohio, North Light
Norling, Ernest R. (1999) Perspective made easy, Mineola, New York, Dover Publications
Peck, Stephen Rogers (1982), Atlas of human anatomy for the artist, Oxford University Press
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. DEMONSTRATE A RANGE OF PRACTICAL ART TECHNIQUES IN THE PRODUCTION OF OBSERVATIONAL DRAWINGS
[Application; Problem Solving]
2. SHOW DEVELOPMENT OF ART SKILLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LINE, SHAPE, PROPORTION, ANATOMY, FORM, VOLUME, AND PERSPECTIVE
[Learning]
3. COMMUNICATE PROGRESSION AND LEARNING THROUGH A REFLECTIVE PORTFOLIO OR SKETCHBOOK OF ANNOTATED WORKS
[Communication]
[Application; Problem Solving]
2. SHOW DEVELOPMENT OF ART SKILLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LINE, SHAPE, PROPORTION, ANATOMY, FORM, VOLUME, AND PERSPECTIVE
[Learning]
3. COMMUNICATE PROGRESSION AND LEARNING THROUGH A REFLECTIVE PORTFOLIO OR SKETCHBOOK OF ANNOTATED WORKS
[Communication]
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% portfolio.
Sketchbook Portfolio showing a range of art skills in observational drawings showing comprehensive understanding of line, shape, proportion, anatomy, form, volume, and perspective with accompanying annotated progress development thread showing reflection upon skill development.
Learning Outcomes:1, 2 and 3
Sketchbook Portfolio showing a range of art skills in observational drawings showing comprehensive understanding of line, shape, proportion, anatomy, form, volume, and perspective with accompanying annotated progress development thread showing reflection upon skill development.
Learning Outcomes:1, 2 and 3
Web Descriptor
Students will develop their observational skills and technical ability in traditional art mediums. Emphasis is on developing a personal portfolio demonstrating environmental studies, human anatomy, experimentation, and an emphasis on realistic art interpretation.