Module: TDF4001-40 Drawing and Colour for Design, Repeat Pattern with Digital Skills

Level: 4

Credit Value: 40

Module Tutor: Jo Chambers

Module Tutor Contact Details: J.Chambers@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module:

This module will develop drawing and colour, as a means of research and communication, by exploring a range of materials, techniques and skills (including digital media), to enhance your visual vocabulary and encourage an individual and personal approach to your work

Initially, it aims to establish drawing and colour as a method to interrogate visual observations, analysing qualities such as proportion, line, mark, form, texture, scale, intensity, mood and pattern. The module enables you to develop your skills and confidence in creating an individual approach to mark making, colour, image and pattern creation.

The use of digital design and technology is considered a key aspect for the context of this module. You will develop your creative computer aided design skills through the use of Adobe Creative programmes, culminating in designs that have practical outcomes.

You will be instructed and encouraged to explore a variety of traditional, experimental and digital drawing methods, colour and pattern techniques, tools, media and surfaces.

2.Outline syllabus:

Students will develop skills in observation and recording, using a wide range of drawing, colour and pattern-making approaches and processes and be introduced to drawing, colour, pattern and creating images digitally in Adobe Creative programmes.

3.Teaching and learning activities:

Will usually include:

Staff presentations

Group and individual tutorials and critical reviews

Supported workshop engagement

Study trips and / or gallery visits

Personal presentation, display and documentation of work

Independent working on directed project work

Module briefings: The module coordinator will meet the whole year group at regular intervals throughout this module. In these meetings, key teaching and assessment processes will be outlined and discussed.

Individual tutorials and group tutorials: During this module you will meet with a tutor to discuss and reflect upon your developing understanding and practical progress in this module. These tutorials may be with a small group of peers or on your own. Peer led reflective dialogue will be central to the teaching and learning on this module

Independent study: Working independently is central to the teaching and learning philosophy of a Design course. Working in your studio, in the library or the workshops you will begin to develop and reflect upon the ideas, debates covered in the module.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: cw

• Description: Portfolio

• % Weighting: 100%