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Abstract Painting: Representation to Abstraction (Online) (10 credit points)
Course Times & Enrolment
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Course Summary
This course will introduce students to a series of short projects, explored through a range of painting approaches, materials, processes, atmospheres and moods. You will explore ideas that are on the cusp of representation, moving them into something more abstract. Students will have the opportunity to develop their own ideas through a personal project, using these as a catalyst for new directions within their works.
Short 1:1 sessions with the tutor will be offered to students once a week within the times outlined below:
Wednesday 7-9pm
Course will be delivered via Blackboard Collaborate and Learn.
Course Details
Special Information
Materials you will need to bring to the first class:
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Computer with internet access
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Range of Acrylic paints: Cadmium Red, Crimson, Cadmium Yellow, Lemon, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean or Cobalt Blue, Viridian, Black, White, Yellow Ochre or raw Sienna, Burnt or Raw Umber, (other colours as required during the course). Do not bring cheap paints from supermarkets/ The Works or craft paints. Get a reasonable student range, like Daler Rowney System 3.
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Mixing Palette
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A range of brushes, both flat and round, soft and stiff in a range of sizes. Get a reasonable quality.
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Palette knife
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Masking tape
In addition to the course fee, students are expected to provide the following list of indicative tools, materials and equipment:
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Graphite Stick 4B
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Eraser
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Craft knife
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Sketchbook A4
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Chalk or Oil Pastels
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Newsprint & Cartridge paper (as required)
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Other painting surfaces (as required)
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Indian and/or Quink ink
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Sponge and rags
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A digital camera
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Collage materials
Content of Course
1. Introduction to the use of the sketchbook for recording, researching and evidencing work.
2. Develop a series of works derived through point of reference, location-based and personal references.
3. Working with a palette knife.
4. Employ the use of collage, to aid the development of ideas.
5. Exploration of colour palettes, exploring atmosphere and mood.
6. Exploration of composition, formats and editing.
7. Employing the use of mono-prints to aid the development of ideas.
8. Exploration of working on various painting surfaces and grounds.
9. Experimentation with non-traditional painting tools.
10. Use photographic references to support ideas and project themes.
11. A series of demonstrations and discussion relating to each of the exercises.
12. Introduction to a range of relevant artists.
13. Keep a log/blog during the period of the course to record learning, achievements and challenges.
Teaching method(s)
Ideally you should have;
• An up-to-date web browser (Google Chrome recommended)
• Microphone (ideally headset) and Webcam
• Strong Internet connection
Teaching will be fully online 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 students taking a course for credit you will be required to undertaken work outwith the class, which your tutor will outline, including practical directed study activities and by keeping a reflective Learning Journal. Directed study will include developing further practical work alongside 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 and reflections made within a digital learning journal.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Use a range of drawing and painting strategies to routinely record, research, making visual enquiries through the use of the sketchbook.
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Demonstrate a practical knowledge in employing a range of painting methods and approaches, appropriate to creating a range of expressive studies and resolved pieces of artwork.
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Demonstrate an awareness of how to document, select and edit a range of paintings for presentation.
Sources
Web Sources
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/richard-diebenkorn
https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/frank-auerbach
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2005/feb/28/art
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/art-artists/name/anselm-kiefer-hon-ra
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/art-artists/name/ian-mckeever-ra
https://www.richardgreen.com/artist/Ivon-Hitchens
https://www.moma.org/artists/3240
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.