Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARTS7045 |
| Title: |
Drawing: Exploring Language
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Long Title:
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Drawing: Exploring Language
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2110 - Visual Arts
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| Module Description: |
This module explores perception and drawing concepts in Fine Art practice as a means of extending the learner's art vocabulary.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Utilise skills within traditional life drawing processes; demonstrate proficiency and confidence and the ability to accurately draft and check a life figure in space. |
| LO2 |
Display critical awareness in exploration and experimentation through drawing media including pictorial structure, surface and format. |
| LO3 |
Demonstrate through their drawings, the formal value that different drawing processes and media can communicate |
| LO4 |
Critically evaluate their practical research. |
| LO5 |
Apply correctly etiquette and health and safety requirements when working in a life room with a life model. |
| 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).
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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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Research
Compile and record documentation of class based visual experiments. Collect relevant sources of contemporary exhibition and critical reviews.
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Group Critique
Critical and contextual group discussions centred on a range of traditional and non-traditional fine art drawing practices. Analyse and develop an understanding of drawings varied function within a multifarious media artscape.
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Practical
Introduction to accurate analytic observational drawing techniques with a life model exploring traditional and non-traditional processes, pictorial structure and surface.
Experimentation and enquiry of the art work's physical and perceptual values, methods of display, interaction with the environment.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
Workshops |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Directed Learning |
Non Contact |
Workshops |
Every Week |
2.50 |
2.5 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study |
Every Week |
4.50 |
4.5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Dexter E.. (2005), Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing, Phaidon Press, [ISBN: 9780714845456].
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Sarah Simblet. (2001), Anatomy For The Artist, Dorling Kindersley Publishers, London, [ISBN: 9780751334418].
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Kimon Nicholaides. (1945), The Natural Way To Draw, Main. Profile Books, [ISBN: 9781788169431].
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Butler C., De Zegher C.. (2010), On Line: Drawing through the Twentieth Century, Moma, New York, [ISBN: 9780870707827].
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John Berger, edited by Jim Savage. (2005), Berger on Drawing, Occasional Press, Aghabullogue, Ireland, [ISBN: 0954897609].
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Sarah Simblet. (2005), The Drawing Book, Dorling Kindersley Publishers, p.264, [ISBN: 9781405341233].
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Louise Gordon. (1989), The figure in action, B.T. Batsford, London, [ISBN: 0713459468].
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Da Vinci, Leonardo. (1990), Leonardo Da Vinci's Advice To Artists, Running PR, [ISBN: 10: 089471834].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Website, The Drawing Room. The Drawing Room,
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Website, MTU CCAD. (2021), Drawbridge,
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