Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Student
- is able to perceive the effect of spatial illusion and perspective tools on the relationship between the viewer and the illusory painting
- knows the laws of the creation of the spatial illusion of painting
- is able to implement works using advanced perspective tools

Implementation and methods of teaching

Teaching takes place at the Skinnarila campus in the fine arts facilities mainly from 9-16 from Tuesday to Thursday. Students are expected to be present also on Fridays by independent studying. Some assignments may also be completed on your own outside these times. Teaching includes exercises, lectures and feedback discussions.

Timing and attendance

Remote learning is not possible.
Attendance 80%.

Student time use and work load

5 credits, 27 hours/unit. The painting classroom is reserved for work Tue-Fri 9-16.

Contents

Painting: Perspectives

The course is about studying the illusion of three-dimensionality in two-dimensional painting. Various solutions for representing the illusion of space are explored through the review of lecture material and example works.

The course involves one or more paintings and assignments from different perspectives. The works will be based on students’ own ideas, and on observation also.

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)

Is able to work according to instructions and apply the instructions given to his/her own work

Is able to generate ideas for painting and to create paintings

Is able to identify and describe in a guided way the main professional methods, tools and concepts of painting and apply them to his/her own expression

Is able to participate in guided learning discussions

Is able to search for professional information in the field of his/her profession

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

Can apply a wide range of options to the artistic work process

Can create paintings based on his/her own ideas in a guided and independent way and develop them on the basis of the feedback received

Can independently identify and compare the main professional methods, tools and concepts used and apply them to his/her own expression

Can evaluate and justify his/her own skills and set artistic, content-related and technical development goals

Can follow and describe the professional debate in his/her field

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

Can apply and develop a variety of options for his/her artistic work process

Is able to use what he/she has learned in a planned and creative way when creating paintings and apply the feedback received

Is able to apply methods and to analyse different solutions and works of art

Is able to assess, develop and extend his/her artistic, content-related and technical skills

Is able to participate in professional debate in his/her field