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Undergraduate Course: Digital Drawing (ARTX07043)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaLifelong Learning (ECA) Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionTHIS IS A FOR-CREDIT ONLY COURSE OFFERED BY THE OFFICE OF LIFELONG LEARNING (OLL); ONLY STUDENTS REGISTERED WITH OLL SHOULD BE ENROLLED.

This course introduces the potential of drawing using computer software as a means to develop a visual language for more personal and focused work. Students will learn a variety of techniques using Adobe Photoshop and how to combine new technology with traditional techniques. Considering line, tone, colour, layering and composition, students will also import their own source material and become familiar with a variety of digital printmaking techniques.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Lifelong Learning - Session 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Learn enabled:  No Quota:  10
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 26/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 27, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 71 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, through attending classes and engaging in directed and independent study, students should be able to:

RESEARCH
Research and explore a range of art and design practices which exploit the use of digital media.

PRACTICE
Extend the creative possibilities of drawing and processing images using digital imaging software

PRESENT
Develop an individual visual language using Photoshop as a tool
Assessment Information
This course will be assessed by the submission of a portfolio of visual design works within the discipline studied. This will include a selection of resolved design works, preparatory studies, visual research and evidence of a contextual awareness through a completed sketchbook and/or visual journal. The work must be presented in a clear and professional manner appropriate to the discipline. The submission should include work undertaken within the class as well as directed and independent study out with the class. Typically, this will comprise:

- Class Contact hours: 27.5 (work undertaken during the class)
- Directed hours: 27.5 (work the tutor has set students to each week in their own time)
- Independent Study Hours: 45 (work students set themselves to do, relevant to the discipline studied)

The combined submission will be assessed against the three learning outcomes for this course. These are equally weighted and each will be given a percentage grade. To pass, students must achieve a minimum of 30% in each learning outcome and an overall combined mark of 40% minimum.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills - using digital media effectively as a creative medium
- using Adobe Photoshop
- ability to deploy skills in composition and design
- ability to undertake research and reflective practice and apply these in the context of digital drawing within visual culture
Reading list Essential

BAUER, P., 2008. Photoshop for Dummies CS4 , Hoboken NJ; Hoboken
DEJEN, J., 1983, Computer Images ; The State of the Art, London: Thames and Hudson
BIRD, T., 2001, New masters of Photoshop, New York: Friends of ED
Crawford, M., 2007, 500 Photoshop Hints and Tips, Hove: RotoVision

Recommended

LIVINGSTONE, M., 1990, Pop art: A continuing history, London: Thames and Hudson
HOCKNEY, D., 2012, David Hockney: A Bigger Picture, London: Thames and Hudson
2001, Jeff Koons, Easyfun Ethereal, Deutsche Guggenheim
COOKE, L., 1994, Julian Opie, London: Thames and Hudson
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMr Robbie Bushe
Tel:
Email: r.bushe@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Sherrey Landles
Tel: (0131 6)50 4400
Email: s.landles@ed.ac.uk
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