Undergraduate Course: Self-Directed Art Practice 1-Research (LLLA08004)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course aims to initiate students with some drawing and painting experience into what constitutes an individual art practice with an emphasis on research for painting in a contemporary context.
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| Course description |
Academic Description
The course introduces students to approaches for developing studio painting and mixed media practices through a range of short projects and starting points from which they will begin to develop research strategies and technical resolutions. In the context of current art practice students will investigate an appropriate range of techniques and materials to develop an independent visual language.
Outline of Content
The course teaching is typically delivered over weekly class sessions of around 3 hours each and totaling 60 hours. Alternatively, the course can be delivered more intensely or as a block if required.
Over the class sessions the course will cover:
Introduction to independent art practice in contemporary context.
Suggested points of reference and short project.
Small study development using drawing and mixed media.
Second short project.
Artist studio visit
Working in series
Invert everything-a change of tactics
Digital imaging
Multiples developed in tangent
Finishing work and group critique
The Learning Experience
The teaching will be based and delivered in specialist art and design studios or workshops and will typically include a range of practical exercises, introductions to techniques, processes and concepts, and set projects which lead to more focused and personal exploration. Over the course, students' progress will be monitored and supported by the tutor. Teaching will include practical demonstrations, one to one tuition, group discussions and critiques.
For work required to be undertaken after the class hours are complete, the course tutor will set students a 'directed study plan' which can be undertaken without the need for specialist workshops or access to models.
Directed study will include research into a range of suggested artists and their associated movements to engender a contextual awareness. Students are expected to demonstrate how their research has informed their work through annotated sketchbooks, a visual digital journal and practical outcomes.
The Directed Study Plan will include preparing evidence of research and practical work to form an appropriate presentation for assessment.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed any Level 7 painting course before taking this course. |
| Additional Costs | Unless otherwise stated, all students on this short course pay a published course fee per enrolment.
In addition to the learning and teaching resources and content, this fee also includes;
In addition to the course fee, students are expected to provide the following list of indicate tools, materials and equipment
A4/A3 sketchbook
Charcoal, pencils ,eraser, coloured chalk pastels
Masking tape, one sided card, Cartridge paper, Pastel paper
Acrylic paints ( or Oil paints), acrylic or oil brushes, sponge, roller, rags
Appropriate surfaces to work on and paint with will depend on each individual. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2016/17, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 12 |
| Course Start |
Lifelong Learning - Session 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 60,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
136 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Summative Assessment«br /»
(Occurs at least 2 weeks after the last taught class)«br /»
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Two weeks after the end of the class teaching, this course will be assessed by the submission of:«br /»
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A digital journal documenting a summary of the learning journey as evidenced in the portfolio«br /»
weighting: 20% «br /»
This will include a summary of idea development, media exploration, contextual research, critical reflection and outcomes through notes, annotation, illustration and photography.«br /»
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A portfolio of visual art/design works «br /»
weighting: 80% «br /»
This will include a selection of resolved design works, sketchbook works, preparatory studies, visual research and evidence of a contextual awareness. «br /»
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The Digital Journal and Portfolio 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. «br /»
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The combined Digital Journal and Portfolio submission will be assessed against the three learning outcomes for this course. These are equally weighted (33.3% each) 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.«br /»
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| Feedback |
Formative Assessment (required for all credit courses).
(Occurs around week 13 or 14 of the 20 week course)
A formative assessment session will occur around halfway through the taught element of the course. Each student will undertake a 10 minute verbally presentation with their practical work in progress to other members of the class group followed by a 10 minute group critique supported by the course tutor. Each student will also electronically submit their work in progress digital journal to the course tutor.
Indicative and supportive feedback will be summarised in written form on the digital journal which will give an indication of what areas requires to be address in order to meet the published learning outcomes. This will comprise of short written summary of action points.
Formative Assessment
This will comprise of short written summary of action points of areas requiring addressing to meet the learning outcomes - but no indicative grades will be given.
Summative Assessment
On completion the assessment ¿ each student will receive a % mark for each learning outcome along with written feedback putting in context the % mark and outlines areas for development. |
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Research, context and ideas (33.3%) Instigate and demonstrate a focused investigation into visual art practices within painting and mixed media, formulating a personal language, employing appropriate research strategies.
- Practice, skills and techniques (33.3%) Explore and employ a range of methods and techniques for working drawings and painting studies, employing appropriate approach and use of materials, relevant to contemporary art practice.
- Selection, presentation and reflection (33.3%) Evidence independent judgment in the documentation and presentation of research, selection and editing of a series of mixed media studies, which demonstrates an aware of current art practice.
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Learning Resources
Suggested Reading
DOIG, P. et al.2008. Peter Doig. New York: D.A.P./Distributed Art Publishers. Print.
RAEDECKER, M. 2009. Michael Raedecker. London: Camden Arts Centre. Print.
DUMAS, M. 2014. The Image as Burden, Tate.
McFADYEN, J. 2012. Jock Mcfadyen. Edinburgh: Bourne Fine Art. Print.
KIEFER, A. 1998. 20 Jahre Einsamkreit. Paris: Regard, 1998. Print.
LUCIE-SMITH, E. 1984. Movements In Art Since 1945. London: Thames and Hudson. Print.
DEXTER, E. 2010. Vitamin D:New Perspectives in Drawing. Phaidon Press.
HOLZWARTH. H.W. 2008. Art Now. Ko¿ln: Taschen. Print.
WAHEED, H. 2007. In The Eye Of The Storm. Print.
Journal and periodicals
Modern Painters
Frieze
Turps
Web sources
www.tate.org
www.saatchigallery.com
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Ability to undertake research and apply this in the context of landscape painting
Use Independent judgment and critical evaluation
Employ resourceful research tactics to further develop imagery
Investigate appropriate techniques and materials
Develop a personal visual language
Self directed study in contemporary art practice
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| Keywords | Personal developing,painting,developing processes,Drawing,research,composition,art studio |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Oliver Reed
Tel:
Email: Oliver.Reed@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Benjamin Mcnab
Tel: (0131 6)51 4832
Email: Benjamin.Mcnab@ed.ac.uk |
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