Self-Directed Art Practice 1: Research (20 credit points)

Pre-requisites for enrolment

It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed: Drawing and painting courses at level 7

Special Information

This course requires you to bring your own art and design materials. Most of these can be sourced and purchased in advance from any good art material supplier such as the Art Shop at ECA Lauriston Place Campus. Essential items not readily available will be provided during classes and you will be invoiced at the end of the course for items used. Listed below are the materials and equipment requirements for this course and an estimated cost. You are advised not to purchase any materials until you have received confirmation the course is running – usually 7 days before the start of the course.  You will be guided by the tutor as to which materials you need to bring to classes each week.

 

Essential materials you will need to bring to the first class:

* Students MUST have source material

Materials and equipment provided for students as part of the course and included in course fee:

N/A

Materials and equipment available for purchase during the course:

N/A

Essentials materials and equipment students will need to provide themselves:

* Acrylic paints

* Brushes

* Sketchbook

* Drawing materials (charcoal, pastels ,pencils etc)

* Rags

* Masking tape

* Surfaces to paint on (primed card,canvas,board etc)

* Your own reference materials (sketches, sketchbooks, photographs, prints, found objects etc)

Additional recommended materials and equipment students can provide:

N/A

Content of Course

Over the class sessions the course will cover:

Introduction to independent art practice in contemporary context.

Suggested points of reference and short project.

Small study development using drawing and mixed media.

Second short project.

Artist studio visit

Working in series

Invert everything-a change of tactics

Digital imaging

Multiples developed in tangent

Finishing work and group critique

Teaching method(s)

The teaching will be based and delivered in specialist art and design studios or workshops and will typically include a range of practical exercises, introductions to techniques, processes and concepts, and set projects which lead to more focused and personal exploration. Over the course, students’ progress will be monitored and supported by the tutor.  Teaching will include practical demonstrations, one to one tuition, group discussions and critiques.

For work required to be undertaken after the class hours are complete, the course tutor will set students a ‘directed study plan’ which can be undertaken without the need for specialist workshops or access to models.

Directed study will include research into a range of suggested artists and their associated movements to engender a contextual awareness. Students are expected to demonstrate how their research has informed their work through annotated sketchbooks, a visual digital journal and practical outcomes. 

The Directed Study Plan will include preparing evidence of research and practical work to form an appropriate presentation for assessment.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Research, context and ideas (33.3%) Instigate and demonstrate a focused investigation into visual art practices within painting and mixed media, formulating a personal language, employing appropriate research strategies.

Practice, skills and techniques (33.3%) Explore and employ a range of methods and techniques for working drawings and painting studies, employing appropriate approach and use of materials, relevant to contemporary art practice.

Selection, presentation and reflection (33.3%) Evidence independent judgment in the documentation and presentation of research, selection and editing of a series of mixed media studies, which demonstrates an aware of current art practice.

Sources

Core Readings

Suggested Reading

DOIG, P. et al.2008.  Peter Doig. New York: D.A.P./Distributed Art Publishers. Print.

RAEDECKER, M. 2009. Michael Raedecker. London: Camden Arts Centre. Print.

DUMAS, M. 2014. The Image as Burden, Tate.

McFADYEN, J. 2012. Jock Mcfadyen. Edinburgh: Bourne Fine Art. Print.

KIEFER, A. 1998. 20 Jahre Einsamkreit. Paris: Regard, 1998. Print.

LUCIE-SMITH, E. 1984. Movements In Art Since 1945. London: Thames and Hudson. Print.

DEXTER, E. 2010. Vitamin D:New Perspectives in Drawing. Phaidon Press.

HOLZWARTH. H.W. 2008. Art Now. Köln: Taschen. Print.

WAHEED, H. 2007. In The Eye Of The Storm. Print.

Journal and periodicals

Modern Painters

Frieze

Turps

Web Sources

www.tate.org

www.saatchigallery.com

Assessment

Details of the Art and Design assessment requirements can be found on the short course website. Please click on the following link for more information: Submission and Assessment Information

Studying for Credit

If you choose to study for credit you will need to allocate significant time outwith classes for coursework and assessment preparation. Credit points gained from this course can count towards the Certificate of Higher Education.

Queries

If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.

Student support

If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition which may affect your studies, please let us know by ticking the 'specific support needs' box on your course application form. This will allow us to make appropriate adjustments in advance and in accordance with your rights under the Equality Act 2010. For more information please visit the Student Support section of our website.