Module Descriptors
DESIGNERS VISUAL DIARY
SUPA40088
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Colette Dobson
Email: C.Dobson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 7.8
Independent Study Hours: 142.2
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CWK - A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
The Elements of Design, Thames and Hudson, Loan Oei and Cecile De Keleg, 0-500-28339-7.
Evidence - The Art of Candy Jernigan, Chronicle Books 1999, Laurie Dolphin, 0-8118-2307-5.
Wayne Thiebaud - Private dwellings; The Artists sketchbook, Abrams 1987, Constance and Glenn, 0-810916657.
Sketchbook from Southern France, Sidgwick and Jackson 1990, Sara Midda, 0-283-06050-6.
A range of books, subject-specific periodicals and journals, newspaper and other related articles, as well as texts relating to the design process and the promotion of design relevant to your course of study should be employed as negotiated with the module manager - together with any subject-specific visual, audio or audio-visual evidence to support your work.
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.
Evidence - The Art of Candy Jernigan, Chronicle Books 1999, Laurie Dolphin, 0-8118-2307-5.
Wayne Thiebaud - Private dwellings; The Artists sketchbook, Abrams 1987, Constance and Glenn, 0-810916657.
Sketchbook from Southern France, Sidgwick and Jackson 1990, Sara Midda, 0-283-06050-6.
A range of books, subject-specific periodicals and journals, newspaper and other related articles, as well as texts relating to the design process and the promotion of design relevant to your course of study should be employed as negotiated with the module manager - together with any subject-specific visual, audio or audio-visual evidence to support your work.
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.
Module Resources
Appropriate studio space with sink
Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic presentations will be available through the University's 'Information Services' on-campus facilities - the exception being the 'studio browsers' which are located in base rooms/studios and will provide mainly email and internet access which are provided by the Faculty.
Specialist skills 'modulettes' will be assigned to this module. A comprehensive list of the modulettes is available from the Faculty Office, together with the current operational parameters for the modulettes (instruction description, maximum group size, time allocation, level etc). Some modules will have will have more than one modulette assigned to it and this information will also be held by the Faculty Office.
Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic presentations will be available through the University's 'Information Services' on-campus facilities - the exception being the 'studio browsers' which are located in base rooms/studios and will provide mainly email and internet access which are provided by the Faculty.
Specialist skills 'modulettes' will be assigned to this module. A comprehensive list of the modulettes is available from the Faculty Office, together with the current operational parameters for the modulettes (instruction description, maximum group size, time allocation, level etc). Some modules will have will have more than one modulette assigned to it and this information will also be held by the Faculty Office.
Module Indicative Content
What is the purpose of a Visual Diary?
Introduction to the use of the sketchbooks by artists and designers.
The practical application of a number of approaches and techniques used in the compilation of a visual diary, with emphasis on approaches to drawing and styling.
The evolution of a common theme metamorphosing as the module progresses.
Introduction to the use of the sketchbooks by artists and designers.
The practical application of a number of approaches and techniques used in the compilation of a visual diary, with emphasis on approaches to drawing and styling.
The evolution of a common theme metamorphosing as the module progresses.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% coursework (as detailed in Module Information Pack). Resources sketchbook [Learning Outcome 1]. Reference/research file [Learning Outcome 2]. Visual diary, exploring drawing and idea/concept development [Learning Outcome 3].
Module Learning Strategies
1 hour whole group briefing/lecture - 3 hours,
mid-module formative/feedback - 20 mins,
30 min small group tutorials (6 students max) x 3 - 1 hour and 30 mins,
individual studio tutorials - 1 hour,
whole group reviews 8 x 15 mins - 2 hours.
Total - 7 hours 50 mins.
mid-module formative/feedback - 20 mins,
30 min small group tutorials (6 students max) x 3 - 1 hour and 30 mins,
individual studio tutorials - 1 hour,
whole group reviews 8 x 15 mins - 2 hours.
Total - 7 hours 50 mins.