UAL Extended Diploma 1ST YEAR PROJECT
PROJECT: Tools (Part 1).
SPECIALISM: Fine Art.
CONTENT:
Working from direct observation we will be exploring a variety of media and approaches to image making. Our visual reference material will be a structural still life featuring Tools and other objects. We will start with some large scale sustained observational drawing, as we move through the project our focus will shift towards more expressive techniques. Over the course of the project we will use various drawing media, photography, paint and collage techniques. We will enrich our understanding of how Artists approach observational work through sketchbook based research.
Week 1: Observational Drawing/photomontage:
We will be producing a sustained observational drawing using Chalk and Charcoal on an A1 scale. Alongside this we will be undertaking some photography and creating some David Hockney style photographic "joiner" collages.
Some Pointers for your Observational drawing:
- Think carefully about your composition, how much of the still life arrangement should you include to achieve the most visually stimulating image? Don't go for an easy option, challenge yourself
- Look hard at what you are drawing, you should visually analyse shapes and tones and carefully observe how they relate to each other.
- Start by mapping out your composition in line, then start adding tone. Often it is easiest to start the tonal work by identifying the extremes of light and dark, ensure you establish these tones boldly, then start looking at the subtleties of tone in between.
- Use the charcoal and chalk with confidence, you need to approach your piece with energy and enthusiasm, don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
- Look around you and learn from the approaches of other people in the group.
Week 2: Expressive Approaches
In the second week of the project we will explore further media and approaches to image making, working quickly to produce a range of pieces. We will aim to use ink, paint and collage to produce these images. Further guidance will be given as we tackle these pieces.
You will be marked on how effectively you:
- Demonstrate confidence and skill in handling media.
- Show willingness to experiment and embrace new approaches enthusiastically.
- Select and resolve compositions.
- Observe and record.
REFERENCES:
For Photography: David Hockney.
For Still Life/Tools: Jim Dine, Chaim Soutine, Claes Oldenburg, Euan Uglow, Anna Held Audette.
ASSESSMENT:
Unit 1 Introduction
to visual language in art and design
Learning outcomes The
student will:
1.
Understand the characteristics of visual language in art and design.
2.
Be able to apply visual language to a range of art and design activities.
Assessment criteria The
student can:
1.1
Critically compare, through experimental application, the characteristics of a
wide range of visual language elements.
2.1
Apply visual language across a range of contexts, to influence appearance and
meaning in art and design.
2.2
Critically compare the use of visual language, across a range of contexts, to
influence appearance and meaning in art and design
Unit 2 Introduction
to research skills in art and design
Learning outcomes The
student will:
1.
Understand research tools, methods and skills.
2.
Understand primary and secondary research sources.
3.
Be able to use research tools, methods and skills to inform ideas for creative
activities
Assessment criteria The
student can:
1.1
Critically compare a range of research tools, methods and skills.
2.1
Critically compare a range of primary and secondary research sources.
3.1
Apply research tools, methods and skills to record and interpret information
and develop ideas for creative activities.
3.2
Evaluate the effectiveness of research tools, methods and skills to develop
ideas for creative activities.
Unit 3 Introduction
to critical and contextual awareness in art and design
Learning outcomes The
student will:
1.
Understand critical perspectives that influence the analysis of art and design
activity.
2.
Understand the contexts within which art and design is positioned.
Assessment criteria The
student can:
1.1
Critically compare a range of critical perspectives that influence the analysis
of art and design. 1.2 Apply knowledge of critical perspectives to the analysis
of a range of art and design activities.
1.3
Apply knowledge and understanding of a range of critical perspectives to
support own art and design practice.
2.1
Critically compare a range of contexts within which art and design is
positioned.
2.2 Apply an understanding of a range of
contextual parameters to support own creative development.
Unit 4 Introduction
to materials, processes and technical skills in art and design
Learning outcomes The
student will:
1.
Understand materials, processes and technical skills used in art and design.
Assessment criteria The
student can:
1.1
Critically compare a range of materials and processes used in art and design
through experimental application.
1.2
Apply understanding of materials and processes to support own art and design
activities.
1.3
Apply understanding of technical skills to support own art and design
activities.
1.4
Evaluate the use of materials, processes and technical skills to support art
and design activities.
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