This module will introduce you to a wide range of approaches to drawing including analytical, expressive, observational, mark-making, print making, perspective, scale, composition and life drawing, in both traditional and digital platforms. It will examine drawing as a fundamental concept, both as a research tool and as an expressive means in its own right. It will provide an opportunity to explore the relevance of drawing to illustration and design practices, to investigate and experience a range of drawing methods and media, extend your skills in observation, analysis and expression and allow you to develop an individual approach to drawing. Your enquiry throughout the module will be explored through a mid-semester presentation of your work through varied curatorial methods. You will be introduced to the notion of locating the drawing process and drawn imagery within an historical and contemporary visual communication context.

100% coursework consisting of

45% Support materials such as research notebooks and a journal or sketchbook.
[Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3]

45% Portfolio of drawings FINAL
[Learning Outcomes 2, 3]

10% One large scale drawing
[Learning Outcomes 1, 2]

Lectures
Observational study and experimentation
Research
Analysis of images and objects
Group critiques
Communicating and presenting ideas.
Site visits to local landmarks and institutions

Key Informatoin Set:
24% Scheduled Learning and Teaching
76% Guided Independent Learning

1. UTILISE A BROAD RANGE OF DRAWING TECHNIQUES.
Application

2. USE DRAWING PROCESSES TO ARTICULATE SPECIFIC IDEAS.
Enquiry, Visual Analysis

3. APPLY THE DRAWING PROCESS IN RELATION TO HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ILLUSTRATION PRACTICE.
Knowledge and Understanding, Reflection

Drawing studio
Life drawing room with blackout
Library
Slide library
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where applicable) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Berry, W. A. (1994). Drawing the human form: methods, sources, concepts. Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall; London : Prentice-Hall International (UK).

D'Amelio, J. (2003). Perspective drawing handbook. Mineola, N.Y., Dover Publications.

Edwards, B. (2002) New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook: Guided Practice in the Five Basic Skills of Drawing. Tarcher.

Gregory, D.How ( 2008) An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers.

Metzger, P. W. (2007). The art of perspective: the ultimate guide for artists in every medium. Cincinnati, Ohio, North Light Books.

Fowler, S (2016). Rubber Stamping. Laurence King Publishing Ltd.

Hornung, D (2005). Colour: A workshop for artist and designers. Laurence King Publishing Ltd.

This module will introduce you to a wide range of approaches to drawing including analytical, expressive, observational, mark-making, print making, perspective, scale, composition and life drawing, in both traditional and digital platforms. It will examine drawing as a fundamental concept, both as a research tool and as an expressive means in its own right. It will provide an opportunity to explore the relevance of drawing to illustration and design practices, to investigate and experience a range of drawing methods and media, extend your skills in observation, analysis and expression and allow you to develop an individual approach to drawing. Your enquiry throughout the module will be explored through a mid-semester presentation of your work through varied curatorial methods. You will be introduced to the notion of locating the drawing process and drawn imagery within an historical and contemporary visual communication context.