| CODE | DGA1021 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Intermedia Studio 1 | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Digital Arts | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit will consist of Drawing and Multimedia studio practice. It provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of conventional drawing practices and will develop the breadth of understanding of the subject beyond that already obtained in Advanced Level Art. The study-unit will include: observation and measurement skills; enhancing drawing skills and composition using multi-media techniques; drawing on location and sketchbooks reflection; the production of a reflective journal as well as composition theory and practice. Students will be trained to work within and across a variety of design and artistic tools related to drawing. Study-Unit Aims: - Lay the foundations of studio research and practice; - Give students the required skills in traditional drawing tools; - Foster a culture of critical, self-reflection and peer evaluation. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - operate traditional drawing tools used in art and design; - apply the fundamentals of composition, foster visual perception and measurement skills in art and design projects; - engage with the production of an ongoing reflective journal using both conventional and digital media. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - demonstrate competent use of visual composition; - initiate critical, self-evaluation; - engage in self driven studio research and practice; - acquire basic skills in traditional drawing methods; - foster a culture of critical, self-reflection and peer evaluation. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Chaet, B. (1983). The Art of Drawing. Wadsworth. - Duff, L., Sawdon, P. (2008). Drawing. The Purpose. Intellect: Bristol. - Sale, T., Betti, C. (2008). Drawing: A Contemporary Approach. Cengage. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Practical | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Nicole Pace |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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