Module Details

Module Code: DESI6004
Title: Creative Image Making
Long Title: Creative Image Making
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2140 - Design Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This Module will develop the student's skill and understanding through practical assignments covering a spread of drawing practices. The emphasis is on developing technique and skill so that ideas can be articulated, visualised and realised.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Communicate ideas through the medium of illustration.
LO2 Apply life drawing techniques through proportion and form.
LO3 Formulate ideas into a visual representation
LO4 Produce a creative project from concept to completion.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
None
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
None
 
Indicative Content
Life Drawing
Correct observation in relation to proportion and structure. Exercises including gesture, mass gesture, contour, weight and modelled drawings.
Drawing
Drawing to facilitate communication, analytical and observational drawing. Subjective and objective drawing.
Composition
Structure and organisation of subject matter with emphasis on the principles of visual organisation that govern a drawings composition, balance, placement, rhythm, repetition and variation.
Conceptual Illustration
Interpretion of abstract thoughts and ideas.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Analytical exercises.Composition principles.Research
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Life drawing studio practice
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Project
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Delivery of Module Content Every Week 5.00 5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and Investigation Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Benaroya,Ana. (2013), Illustration Next: Contemporary Creative Collaboration, [ISBN: 0500517017].
  • Heller,Steven. (2008), Illustration:A Visual History, [ISBN: 0810972841].
  • Simblet,Sarah. (2001), Anatomy for the Artist, [ISBN: 0789480453].
  • Wiedemann,Julius. (2014), Illustration Now 5, [ISBN: 3836545280].
  • Winslow,Valerie. (2008), Classic Human Anatomy, [ISBN: 0823024155].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Schacter,Rafael. (2013), The World Atlas of Street Art, [ISBN: 1781310731].
  • Simon,Howard. (2011), 500 Years of Illustration, [ISBN: 0486484655].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_DVICO_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Visual Communications 2 Mandatory