Week 1: Drawing methods

1. Introduction and Outline of Class

• This class will starts from the idea that the activity of drawing involves being responsive to the world. Students will be asked to make at least 3 drawings (each one in a different location) in response to their immediate environment (University) using materials of their choice.

• The 4 drawings should be of subject matter that varies in scale from one drawing to another.

• Priority will be placed on the artist’s ability to problem solve and be selective in relation to their subject

• Media may vary but should provide evidence of a student’s consideration of its physical properties. This includes thinking about the kind of marks their drawing instrument makes, the scale of these marks and effect of their chosen material on the process of drawing.

• Students will present their 3 drawings on the wall at the beginning of session 2. Notes should also be made (in your journal/ sketchbook, or on the drawings itself) which will allow you to briefly explain your thinking to their group

2. Class Aims

• Students will have explored a range of media through the process of drawing.

• An environment will have been explored, (the immediate university grounds)

• Students will engage with drawing as process of close observation

• Students will explore scale through drawing

3. Independent Study, (Description of task)

• Students will continue to draw but this time they will vary the materials they use (both that which makes marks and that which you draw on).

• This process will result in a further three drawings which must demonstrate experimentation and risk-taking with the materials you are using. Your tutor will discuss with you ways in which you might do this.

4. Intended Student Learning Outcomes of the Course (objectives)
By the end of the session students will:

• Be able to recognise and demonstrate a wide range of drawing techniques/styles and methods.

• Demonstrate an ability to make informed decisions based on awareness of wide ranges of procedures.

• Use drawing as a means to develop and research ideas.

4. Relevant Bibliography
• Go to links on class blog: http://drawing103.blogspot.com/

session contact- j.speers@auckland.ac.nz