Semesters

ANFIG163 Figure Drawing 3

Course code: 
ANFIG163
Duration: 
1 semester
Credits (ECTS): 
5
Level of study: 
Foundation level (bachelor’s degree level)
Teaching semester: 
2024 Autumn
Assessment semester: 
2024 Autumn
Language of instruction: 
Norwegian / English
Required prerequisite courses
ANFIG162 Figure drawing 2
Required prerequisite knowledge

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. Students who have equivalent knowledge from other universities, colleges or private school drawing courses can apply directly on this course (with skipping ANFIG161 and ANFIG162).

Course content

Through drawing exercises with guidance and lectures, the goal is to develop observational skills and advanced problem solving in drawing. The student should learn how to apply knowledge from drawing classes to work in animation and other artistic fiields.

Learning outcome

In accordance with the national qualification framework, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes after completing the course:

Learning outcome knowledge

Students will

  • have advanced knowledge of modelling, movement, balance, weight and composition in drawing
  • have a good understanding of how anatomy visually influences body and information seen on the surface
  • understand that drawing can be informative and objective as well as more subjective and illustrative
Learning outcome skills

Students will

  • be able to capture ideas and visualize solutions
  • be able to draw with a style
  • be able to make use of perspective drawing
  • develop skills in treating shadows and light 
  • have developed the ability for independent, practical problem-solving
  • have an analytical approach to their drawings
Learning outcome qualification

Students will

  • have practical experience with more independent work in creative processes and aesthetics
  • have advanced drawing abilities that will help to incorporate acquired knowledge in animation education and work including other artistic studies
     
Working and learning activities

The course is organised as practical exercises by drawing a life model, supplementeed by a theoretical part. A teacher will guide students through the practical exercises. Lectures will be held in Norwegian and English for foreign students.

At the end of the semester, the student, together with a supervisor, selects drawing assignments that are submitted in a portfolio exam.

Assessment requirements

Deliver an evaluation of the course. This evaluation will be conducted anonymously.

Minimum number of students: 
6
Maximum number of students: 
15
Person in charge: 
Rory Thompson
Expenses

Students need to have charcoal, kneaded eraser and fixative. Additionally, they need to have a coloured medium of their own preferences. Easel, drawing board, extra charcoal and paper is provided by the school
 

Used in other programs
  • Animation - bachelor
Assessment FormGroupingDurationGrading scaleProportionCommentSupport MaterialsScope
Portfolio
Individual
1 Semester
Pass / fail
100
Approval signature: 
Kate Kartveit