ANFIG161 Figure Drawing 1
For english speaking exchange students: Admission for exchange students is based exclusively on portfolio assessment. All exchange students must submit a link to their online portfolio, together with the application documents.
Figure drawing provides an introduction to basic knowledge of human proportion, anatomy, movement and composition. The main goal of the course is to provide students with knowledge of, and practice in, drawing based on principles of linear construction. The understanding of linear construction prepares the students for more complex problems in Figure drawing 2 and 3.
In accordance with the national qualifications framework, students will have the following learning outcomes after completing the course:
Students will have basic knowledge of
- how to draw the human body
- proportions, movement and composition
- how the human body can be reduced to simple geometric shapes
- how drawing can be used to communicate
- theoretical concepts in relation to drawing
Students will have basic skills in
- drawing a nude model
- principles of composition, proportions, and linear construction in drawing
- using drawing to interpret visual experiences
Students will
- have knowledge of basic concepts in drawing
- have the competence to solve drawing tasks within a set time limit
- have improved their drawing skills, helping them to acquire animation skills in other contexts
- be able to use drawing in practical problem solving
The course is organized with practical exercises where students draw a nude model. This is supplemented by a theoretical part where students get basic knowledge of anatomy, proportions, movement and composition.
When students draw a live nude model, their approach will depend on their individual skill level and their pace of progression. A teacher will guide them through their individual problem solving.
Lectures will be held in Norwegian, but foreign students will be taught in English.
At the end of the semester, the student, together with a supervisor, selects drawing assignments that are submitted in a portfolio exam.
Deliver an evaluation of the course. This evaluation will be conducted anonymously.
Grading will be done in accordance with the Regulations governing studies and examinations at Volda University College, § 5-11.
The course will be evaluated in accordance with Volda University College’s quality assurance system.
Students are responsible to provide the following basic equipment: charcoal, kneaded eraser and fixative. Additionally, they will need ink, watercolour, or some other desired medium. Other necessary equipment is provided by the school.
- Animation - bachelor
| Assessment Form | Grouping | Duration | Grading scale | Proportion | Comment | Support Materials | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Portfolio | Individual | 1 Semester | Pass / fail | 100 |