Undergraduate Course: Self-Directed Practice: Practical Research Methods (LLLA08006)
Course Outline
| School | Centre for Open Learning |
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 exploring various research approaches for painting in a contemporary context. |
| Course description |
Academic Description: This course allows students to explore various approaches to develop a body of research through a range of short projects and starting points, employing appropriate strategies and techniques as a means of interrogating their ideas. In a context of current art practice, students will investigate and employ a range of materials, examining and developing the possibilities for an idea, pushing their own boundaries and potential to create a body of independent research.
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, student 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 | None |
| Additional Costs | Unless otherwise stated, all students on this short course pay a published course fee per enrolment.
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
| Not being delivered |
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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Reading List
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. Koln: 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 development,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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