Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Student:
- knows the basics of drawing
- can express by drawing
- learn the basics of anatomical drawing
- can relate drawing to contemporary art
- understand the importance of drawing in making art

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is divided into two parts:

Part 1_Live model drawing (two weeks)

The course will introduce the students to drawing a living model and practise drawing human proportions, varying the pace, style and medium of drawing. In long duration exercises, you will practice measuring a model and using different tools that helps you to understand proportions.The fast-paced exercises include drawing in a hurry and a model in motion.In addition to this, the course also includes exercises in capturing form using a variety of shading techniques and methods.

It is advisable to bring as many different types of pencils as possible. The quality of the pencils does not have to be good or of "artist quality". The course takes place in the classrooms of the school.

Part 2_Perception and expression (two weeks):

This course will explore a variety of drawing methods, techniques and materials. The aim of the course is to broaden the student's understanding of drawing and its expressive possibilities. Exercises will focus on perceptual work, but will also approach drawing from a purely expressive point of view. The emphasis is on contemporary art without forgetting the history of art. The course will introduce students to artists who use drawing in their art.The teaching will consist of a variety of exercises and free-form critical discussions designed to practice discussion and analysis of one's own and others' art.

It is advisable to bring as many different types of pencils as possible. The quality of the pencils does not have to be good or of 'artist quality'. Everyone should also have a sketchbook of about A4 size at the start of the course. Work will take place in classrooms and on the campus,

Timing and attendance

The course requires attendance at the Lappeenranta campus from Tuesday to Friday from 9-16.The course cannot be taken remotely. Participation in course supervision and joint final evaluations is also part of the course.

Alternative completion methods

The course cannot be completed other than by attending classes at the Lappeenranta campus.

Exam retakes

If a student does not obtain a pass in a course, he or she must repeat the course the following year or complete the missing parts.

Student time use and work load

The course cannot be taken remotely. Attendance 80%.One credit is equivalent to 27 hours of work for a student. A total of five credits is about 135 hours of study.

Contents

The course is divided into two parts:

Part 1_Live model drawing (two weeks)

The course will introduce the students to drawing a living model and practise drawing human proportions, varying the pace, style and medium of drawing. In long duration exercises, you will practice measuring a model and using different tools that helps you to understand proportions.The fast-paced exercises include drawing in a hurry and a model in motion.In addition to this, the course also includes exercises in capturing form using a variety of shading techniques and methods.

Part 2_Perception and expression (two weeks):

This course will explore a variety of drawing methods, techniques and materials. The aim of the course is to broaden the student's understanding of drawing and its expressive possibilities. Exercises will focus on perceptual work, but will also approach drawing from a purely expressive point of view. The emphasis is on contemporary art without forgetting the history of art. The course will introduce students to artists who use drawing in their art.The teaching will consist of a variety of exercises and free-form critical discussions designed to practice discussion and analysis of one's own and others' art.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Less than 80% attendance in classes and teaching sessions
- Insufficient accomplishment of assignments
- Poor knowledge of the methods and related materials to be practised
- Ignoring instructions on how to work in classrooms and safety at work
- Non-attendance at final discussion

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

- Ability to work according to instructions
- Can generate ideas for drawing and use observation as a starting point for their work.
- Ability to identify, in a guided way, different ways of drawing and to understand the working processes involved.
- Can participate in a guided learning discussion
- Ability to seek professional information in their own field

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

- Be able to apply a wide range of options to their working process
- Can work independently and in a guided way to create images based on ideas and perception and develop them on the basis of feedback
- Can independently identify and compare the professional concepts and contents of the period and apply them in their own expression
be able to evaluate and justify their skills and set artistic, content-related and technical development objectives
- Be able to follow and describe the professional debate in their field
- Be able to present their own work to others, explain its content and critically evaluate it

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

- Ability to apply and develop a variety of options in their working process
- Ability to use what they have learned in a planned and creative way when creating images based on their ideas and perceptual work, and to apply the feedback they receive
- Ability to apply the methods they use and to analyse different solutions based on the professional concepts and content they have learned during the period
- Ability to evaluate, develop and extend artistic, content-related and technical skills
- Ability to participate in professional debate in their field
- Be able to present and analyse their own work to others, to explain its content and to evaluate it critically