Module Details

Module Code: DESI6003
Title: Introduction to Image making
Long Title: Introduction to Image making
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2140 - Design Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will explore and develop visual literacy using the elements of image making for graphic design across a wide range of media and applications, through exploration and creative experiments.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Use image making tools and materials with competence and skill.
LO2 Create a series of drawings as a means of image generation, investigation and expression.
LO3 Produce image making elements of line,shape,value, texture and colour for graphic design.
LO4 Understand the role of the sketchbook/visual diary in relation to the gathering of visual and textural information in the development and structuring of imagery.
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
Line:
Exploration of line and line quality. Expressive line. Spatial characteristics of line. Lyrical and fluid line. Constricted and aggressive line. Gesture line, continuous line, contour line, slow contour, cross contour, blind contour line.
Value:
Exploring value relationships, ways of creating value, value scale, and value reduction, using value to describe structure, weight and space. Expressive use of value.
Shape:
Investigation of shape as plane and volume. Geometric and organic shape, positive and negative shape.
Colour:
Colour theory. Colour terminology, hue, value, chroma. Colour mixing, Colour schemes contrast and harmony, analogous/complementary colour. Spatial characteristics of colour. Psychology of colour, symbolic colour and colour expression.
Texture:
Actual texture, Simulated texture, Invented texture. Texture and space. Additive materials to create texture mixed media collage and transferred image.
Drawing:
As a method of enquiry and recording.
Media:
Graphite, charcoal, pastel, ink, paint.
Research and Investigation:
Visual diary/sketchbook.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Exercises exploring line, value, shape, texture and colour.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Practical skills evaluation
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Sketchbook
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. 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
  • Allen,Felicity.. (2011), Your Sketchbook Your Self, Tate, [ISBN: 1854379696].
  • Brooke,Sandy. (2006), Drawing as Expression:Techniques and Concepts, [ISBN: 013940055].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Baskinger,Mark. (2013), Drawing Ideas:A Hand Drawn Approach for Better Design, Watson-Guptil, [ISBN: 0385344623].
  • Brereton,Richard. (2012), The Hidden Art of Designers,Illustrators and Creatives, [ISBN: 1780670225].
  • Gage,John. (2000), Colour and Meaning, [ISBN: 0500282151].
  • Hornung,David. (2012), Colour:A Workshop for Artists and Designers, [ISBN: 1856698771].
  • Kovats,Tania. (2006), The Drawing Book, [ISBN: 1904772330].
  • Maslen,Mick. (2015), Drawing Projects:An Exploration of the Language of Drawing, [ISBN: 1907317255].
  • Piyasena,Sam. (2013), Just Draw It, [ISBN: 1844488988].
  • Rothman,Julia. (2011), Drawn In: A Peek into Inspiring Sketchbooks, [ISBN: 1592536948].
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 1 Mandatory