Module Texts
Arnheim R, (1974) Art and Visual Perception, California University Press ISBN 052003277.
Itten, J (1970) Elements of Colour, Van Nostrand, ISBN 0442207808.
Berger, (1972) Ways of Seeing, Penguin, ISBN 0140135154.
Zelanski and Fisher, (1989) Colour, Herbert Press London, ISBN 0906969956.
Students are 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 their subject.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. Notebook (D)
2. Group Presentations (A,B)
3. A set of studies in 2D and/or 3D (C)
To achieve a pass you will have documentation of your participation in group work taking on a variety of roles (Working with others). You will have developed your ability to communicate with others to articulate your own ideas and listen to others (Communication); to assist in the solving of problems in 2D and 3D; engaged in sessions which analyse the 2D and 3D image/artefact; and you will have recorded and reflected on this in notebook (Visual Analysis, Reflection).
To achieve the highest grade you will have contributed in an exceptional and perceptive manner to group working, taking on a variety of roles (Working with others and Communication). You will take the initiative as a committed member of any group and will have recorded observations and findings as they occur in notebook and reflected on these (Visual Analysis, Reflection). You will have produced a body of work that is exceptional in its execution and understanding.
Refer to the handbook for criteria for assessment.
Module Resources
Studio
Seminar room with audio-visual facilities.
There are no Skills Modulettes assigned to this module.
Module Learning Outcome
New Learning outcomes:
(A) Ability to work as a member of a team in problem-solving and ideas for making in 2D and 3D (Working with Others).
(B) Ability to communicate ideas, to negotiate and listen to others, to participate in and contribute own observations in group discussion (Communication).
(C) Awareness of perceptual theory of particular relevance to art and design demonstrated by work produced during experimental sessions (Analysis).
(D) Use of drawing and photography to document work as it progresses, personal observations and ideas in notebook (Reflection).
Refer to further details of the 10 key skills listed as outcomes for Introductory Studies in the handbook.
Module Assessment
A CWK - A&D weighted at 100%.
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Module Indicative Content
This module will involve you in group work and will develop your spatial awareness as well as your abilities to work with others. You will work in teams to fulfil project requirements which will develop skills in construction, problem-solving, definition of role, and assignment of tasks. You will then continue to work in groups exploring fundamental areas of perception with relevance to the artist and designer such as colour, illusion, ambiguity, realism and the communication of meaning, You will record your own ideas and observation throughout by the use of drawing, photography and writing in notebook.
Module Learning Strategies
Working with others, problem solving, interpreting a brief, communicating and presenting ideas, analysing images and objects, sharing information, documentation and research.