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. You will use both observational and analytical methods of working as a means to express and interpret visual information.

Portfolio 100% assessing all LOs containing the following:

Reference file
Research sketchbook evidencing reference material and an awareness of a variety of drawing approaches
Collection of drawings using a breadth of media and techniques

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

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

1. UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF DRAWING AND BE AWARE OF APPROACHES TAKEN BY OTHER PRACTITIONERS.¿

Knowledge & 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

Surface Pattern Design Studios (H74) (H4 & H5)¿
Surface Pattern Computer Room (H75)¿
Blackboard virtual learning environment.

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 and Hudson¿

Smagula, JH. (2002). Creative Drawing. Laurence King.

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. You will use both observational and analytical methods of working as a means to express and interpret visual information.