FINEARTS 103 : Drawing and Related Practices

Creative Arts and Industries

2020 Semester Two (1205) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

An introduction to different approaches to drawing and its relationship with contemporary practices in art and design, including traditional approaches to drawing and drawing techniques. Students will also explore drawing as a conceptual process. Research which investigates drawings as both a technical and conceptual practice is encouraged.

Course Overview

1.0 GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
Course Code: FA103
Course Title: Technics and Magic: Drawing Now
Points Value: 15 points
Prerequisites: Corequisite: Fine Arts 101 or 102 Course Coordinator: Allan Smith
Teaching Staff:
 
Fiona Jack  f.jack@auckland.ac.nz
Jim Speers  j.speers@auckland.ac.nz
Allan Smith  allan.smith@auckland.ac.nz
 
2.0 CLASS CONTACT HOURS
Friday afternoon 2pm - 5pm
Classes will be held in the Elam Lecture Theatre and on the 4th floor of the Mondrian building (433)
3.0 COURSE DESCRIPTION
Drawing and Related Practices
An introduction to different approaches to drawing and its relationship with contemporary practices in art and popular graphic cultures, including traditional approaches to drawing, illustration and drawing techniques. Students will also explore drawing as a conceptual and creative process. Research which investigates drawing as technical, imaginative, and conceptual is encouraged.
4.0 AIMS OF THE COURSE
The course aims to assist students in understanding how drawing might be understood as a thinking and a making process. By undertaking the course activities students will be encouraged to use drawing as a tool that enables them to interpret, invent, generate, develop and plan in response to what they see, feel and understand. The course intends a discussion of drawing as a method of thinking and feeling through making, and will refer to exemplars that provide evidence of different approaches different types of drawing.
As a result of undertaking the course students will:
• Become conversant in the use of a range of drawing methods
• Have an introductory understanding of how drawing can play different roles in Fine Arts research and production, and understand how it can be used to develop and demonstrate ideas
• Have the opportunity to engage in critical dialogue and debate at a basic level about the different ways drawing can carry meaning in a Fine Arts context
• Become familiar and confident in the use of basic drawing skills that encourage their application to different forms of studio practice
  5.0 COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT OVERVIEW  
            Project One: Technic
In the first 6 weeks, students will work through different approaches to the main topic: Technic. This will involve studio work, off-site drawing, and regular independent work in notebook. Each tutor will look after a group of 30 students. Submission of a completed notebook, and a PDF of all other work, will be due on Friday, the 28th of August.
            Project Two: Magic
In these weeks, students will work through different approaches to the main topic: Magic. This will involve studio work, off-site drawing, and regular independent work in the notebook.





Course Requirements

Corequisite: FINEARTS 101 or 102

Semester Availability

Semester Two, 2020

Course Co-ordinator

Allan Smith  allan.smith@auckland.ac.nz


Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Develop and work with concepts and translate them into visual form (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1 and 6.2)
  2. Formulate and execute material outcomes supported by research (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1 and 6.2)
  3. Have developed basic research and information processing skills appropriate to contemporary art and design practice (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1 and 6.2)
  4. Explore ideas in a range of media areas related to drawing (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1 and 6.2)
  5. Be familiar with many basic principles of art, design and related theory (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1 and 6.2)
  6. Have developed a studio practice which incorporates acquisitive, open-ended and self-reflexive learning at a basic level (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1 and 6.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Project 40% Individual Examination
Project 60% Individual Examination
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6
Project
Project
There are two points of assessment for this course. These occur at the end of each project.
Project 1:
1 completed notebook of drawings and research related to the ‘Technic’ project. 1 PDF of all other studio and independent drawing related to the ‘Technic’ project to demonstrate your engagement with the project thematic, and experimentation with a range of different materials and techniques.
Project 2:
1 completed notebook of drawings and research related to the ‘Magic’ project. 1 PDF of your most resolved drawings from the project. 1 PDF of all other studio and independent drawing related to the ‘Magic’ project to demonstrate the depth of your engagement with the project thematic and your ability to organize graphic material in varied and complex ways.

Pass Requirements

The pass requirement for the course is an aggregate mark from the 2 projects of 50% equivalent to a grade of C-
Extensions: Students with a medical certificate, or other compelling reason, may apply for an extension. They should discuss their situation with their tutor and/or programme leader, fill out the extension form which can be found on Canvas, and seek the necessary approvals as outlined on the form.

Teaching & Learning Methods

Forms of delivery
This is a primarily studio-based course, with the addition of some lectures and off-site drawing. Drawing in studio will be supported by weekly, off-site work in notebooks. Staff will provide on-going informal feedback and more structured responses during the 2 formative assessment events; peer to peer discussion will also form part of the formative assessment and learning process.

     Class time and independent time:
• 3 hours each week of structured studio engagement (staff contact).
• 7 hours of independent work outside class time.

Each lecturer will look after c30 students. All timetables will be available on Canvas. Project briefs will provide details.
Curriculum Statement



Learning Resources

• Selected readings will be made available on Canvas.
• Students will learn to make a drawing notebook.
• Students will be provided with some large sheets of paper and ink for studio sessions.
• Students will need to purchase their own drawing implements such as inexpensive dip-pens, preferred drawing pens or markers, acrylic paint, watercolours, or dyes.
• Canvas is our primary communication tool. Announcements will be posted here: canvas.auckland.ac.nz
• University of Auckland Student Learning Support: Student Learning Services
• Creative Arts Industries Student Support: Student Support

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 3 hours of structured studio engagement, including lectures, and group discussions; and 7 hours of independent studio work, including reading and thinking about the content, outside of class time.

Other Information

Egresses: It is a requirement that egresses are kept clear at all times. This means no furniture or objects may be placed in the direct pathway to an exit door. The reason for keeping egresses clear is as a precaution for exiting the building in the event of an emergency.
Studio protocols: it’s not polite to talk amongst yourselves – during critiques and discussions. Avoid other rude behaviour such
as playing with social media or games during discursive activity. During critiques and discussions everyone in the group should work on creating a safe and fair space for making contributions. Violent and hateful speech is not allowed.
Email contact: Please communicate with staff only through your university email. It is not appropriate to email staff outside of office hours about university projects or briefs.
Studio Rules: Students must follow the studio rules – please see these posted under Canvas/Files
Bullying and harassment either in physical or virtual space is not tolerated. Please see in under Canvas/Files our guidelines for social media.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

In the event of unexpected disruption

We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.

Copyright Warning Notice

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Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 03/07/2020 08:41 a.m.