Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Students will be able to
- express colour theory and interrelations through visual exercises
- verbally describe the impressive, expressive and symbolic nature of colours and colour combinations and apply this knowledge in visual exercises
- creatively apply the rules of colour interaction
- discuss the classical colour theories and their application in fine arts and design.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

Students will be able to
- express colour theory and interrelations through visual exercises
- verbally describe the impressive, expressive and symbolic nature of colours and colour combinations and apply this knowledge in visual exercises
- creatively apply the rules of colour interaction
- discuss the classical colour theories and their application in fine arts and design.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Composition:
The goal of this introductory course is gain a better understanding of how composition/sommittelu is one of the fundamental areas in the visual arts that underlies and touches on all disciplines, from drawing to installation, from computer graphics to cinema, from sculpture to dance.
Composition/Sommittelu is how the artist physically tells their story by the way in which they arrange of figures, objects, shapes, or other materials (on a page, screen, or stage). Each decision about the position of an object or, the point of view, can influence the thoughts and feelings you create in the viewer/participator. The goal of the course is that the student becomes more aware of the role of composition and how it can help their artworks convey more closely their thoughts and feelings.
In the course students will be given a number of assignments where they will explore various compositional possibilities by drawing a number of simple themes, such as landscapes, interior spaces, objects, and still life situations. In other words, students will take the same subject/object and slightly or radically alter the way we look at that object by how the object is positioned on the paper. The idea here is explore how composition can either help support your idea/feeling or can undermine what you are trying to say. The same concept will be explored in how the artwork is presented and positioned on the wall, or in a three-dimensional space. In other words, how composition plays an important role in all levels from the actual drawing on paper to how one physically presents the artwork on the wall, or in creating three-dimensional installations. The goal here is help develop some basic skills in understanding how composition works; how it helps to create a link between the artists thoughts and feelings and the audience who experiences the artwork.

Timing and attendance

Composition:
Daily attendance is required, as well as completion of projects.
The courses typically take place between 13.00 – 16.00, from Tuesday to Friday. Exceptions to the schedule might occur on critique day, when we typically begin in mornings around 11.00. The evaluation comes primarily at the critiques and then in the final grade when the student has completed the course work.

Learning material and recommended literature

Composition:
Aside from the lectures, there will be given internet links and other materials will be given each day

Working life cooperation

Composition: Some internships may arise according to projects that will be offered to the school.

Exam retakes

Composition: The dates for critiques are typically on Friday of the first and second week, and then at the last day of the course.

Learning environment

Composition:
Aside from the Covid lockdowns, the course will be held in person.
The course is conducted in English.

Student time use and work load

Composition: Daily attendance is required, as well as completion of projects.
The courses typically take place between 13.00 – 16.00, from Tuesday to Friday. Exceptions to the schedule might occur on critique day, when we typically begin in mornings around 11.00. The evaluation comes primarily at the critiques and then in the final grade when the student has completed the course work.

Contents

Composition:
The goal of this introductory course is gain a better understanding of how composition/sommittelu is one of the fundamental areas in the visual arts that underlies and touches on all disciplines, from drawing to installation, from computer graphics to cinema, from sculpture to dance.
Composition/Sommittelu is how the artist physically tells their story by the way in which they arrange of figures, objects, shapes, or other materials (on a page, screen, or stage). Each decision about the position of an object or, the point of view, can influence the thoughts and feelings you create in the viewer/participator. The goal of the course is that the student becomes more aware of the role of composition and how it can help their artworks convey more closely their thoughts and feelings.
In the course students will be given a number of assignments where they will explore various compositional possibilities by drawing a number of simple themes, such as landscapes, interior spaces, objects, and still life situations. In other words, students will take the same subject/object and slightly or radically alter the way we look at that object by how the object is positioned on the paper. The idea here is explore how composition can either help support your idea/feeling or can undermine what you are trying to say. The same concept will be explored in how the artwork is presented and positioned on the wall, or in a three-dimensional space. In other words, how composition plays an important role in all levels from the actual drawing on paper to how one physically presents the artwork on the wall, or in creating three-dimensional installations. The goal here is help develop some basic skills in understanding how composition works; how it helps to create a link between the artists thoughts and feelings and the audience who experiences the artwork.
Most information will be given in person. There will only be online information if we must move to distance learning.

Assessment criteria

Composition: Attendance to all lectures is primary. Every student should make school their top priority. All other matters must take second place. Any missed days will result in a lowering of your grade (unless for doctor appointments. That said, doctor appointments should be arranged in the mornings to avoid conflict with the course). All assignments must be turned in, otherwise, it will cause a reduction in the grade. Fulfilling those two essential areas will give you a passable grade. Beyond that, the time and energy you put into the course will be seen in the works you produce and will determine the final grade. Most students can make a 4-5 grade-point just by attending and showing interest in the course. More than 1-2 days missed in the course will mean you will have to take the course over again.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

•Can work according to instructions
• Can produce ideas for making a work of art and implement works of art
• Can identify and describe methods of making art under supervision
• Can participate in a guided learning discussion
• Can apply for professional knowledge in his / her field

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

• Can apply a variety of alternatives to his / her artistic work process
• Is able to implement works of art in a guided and independent way based on his / her ideas and develops his / her work based on the feedback he / she receives
• Can independently identify and compare the methods of making art
• Can evaluate and justify competence and set artistic, content and technical development goals
• Can follow and describe a professional discussion in his / her field

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

• Is able to apply and develop different alternatives to his / her artistic work process
• Is able to use what he / she has learned systematically and creatively when implementing works and to apply the feedback he / she receives
• Can apply the methods he uses and analyze works
• Is able to evaluate, develop and expand artistic, content and technical competence
• Can participate in a professional discussion in his / her field