Landscape Painting: The Cityscape (10 credit points)

Special Information

In addition to the course fee, students are expected to provide the following list of indicative tools, materials and equipment:

Please be prepared to work on location during the first week.

Working on location:
- A5, A4 or A3 sketchbook
- 2b & 4b pencil and plastic eraser
- Indian or Quink ink
- Fibre marker pens or dip pen (optional)
- A waterbrush
- A selection of soft chalk pastels or water-soluble coloured pencils
- Appropriate waterproofs and warm clothing for working on location

Working in the studio:
- A selection of acrylic paint brushes
- A selection of acrylic paints (ideally at least 75ml tubes)
- Painting surface/card 

Content of Course

Over the class sessions the course will cover:

1. Introduction to contemporary painters of the urban environment.

2. Preparation for grounds in sketchbooks and on other surfaces.

3. Research through sketchbooks: drawing essentials for location work.

4. Composition –exploring cityscape alternatives.

5. Editing and altering images digitally and manually.

6. Monochromatic studies and coloured grounds.

7. Working onto hard and soft surfaces.

8. Developing large work.

9. Continuing work in series.

10. 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:

• Demonstrate an enquiring work ethic and range of personal strategies for recording and developing visual ideas and concepts, based upon independent location drawing, supported by contextual research.

• Show an inventiveness in the use of materials and processes to create a range of focused and coherent visual studies, demonstrating a confidence in the use of appropriate techniques.

• Demonstrate independent judgment in the documentation and presentation of research, selecting and editing visual images to produce a coherent series of paintings, based upon the urban landscape.

Sources

Core Readings

Recommended:

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

• HODGKIN, H. et al. 1995. Howard Hodgkin Paintings. New York: Harry N. Abrams Publishers in association with the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Print.

• RHODES, C. 2000. Carol Rhodes. [Glasgow]: Tramway. Print.

• EARDLEY, Joan. 1990. Joan Eardley. London: The Scottish Gallery, London. Print.

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

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

• SILLARS, L. 2011. George Shaw : the sly and unseen day. Baltic.

• McGRATH, T. 2007. Tom Mcgrath. New York, NY: Zach Feuer Gallery. Print.

Journal and periodicals:

• Modern Painters

• Turps

Web Sources

www.tate.org

www.saatchigallery.com

www.victoria-miro.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.