Introduction to the course

Changes in the Mississippi Riverbed


1. Introduction and Outline of Project

• A ten-week course in drawing designed to develop both technical and intellectual skills. Throughout the course students will be encouraged to gain an understanding of drawing not simply as a craft skill, but as a research, learning and presentation tool.

• Students will participate in a series of practical classes underpinned by: seminars and presentations that explore the historical and theoretical background of drawing and group criticisms that deal with issues of understanding and quality.

• Founded on the assumption that drawing is an evolving discipline capable of embracing both old and new technologies, this course is designed to develop in each student an intellectual curiosity and theoretical understanding that is complimented by set of craft skills appropriately shaped and useful to that individual.

2. Studio Activities

Eight practical workshops, two group seminars/crits, (weeks 5 &10)

Four staff presentations/ question and answer (weeks 2, 4, 6 & 7)

3. Studio Project Schedule

• Students will work in a small group situation. These working groups are made up from the roll.
This is your group for the course.

• The general studio handout will provide an overview of the course. Please refer to this ahead of classes.

• Material for each week’s class will be provided the week prior, to each small group.

4. Independant Study

A related task is assigned in association with each class.
It is expected that each student will set aside a minimum of six hours per week to be used for independent study. This time should be used to extend and develop work completed during the scheduled classes.

• Students should retain their work for assessment at the completion of the course.
It is also expected that a visual diary will record your processes Seeing a record of thinking is an important component of the asssment process