Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student understands the current situation in the field of drawing, is familiar with research into drawing and concepts in the field. What is the difference between a drawing that is an artefact and a drawing that can be used in design 1. as a tool for communication 2. as an instrument of design 3. as a tool for analysis. If drawing is thinking instead of thought, how does it impact us?
Credits: 6
Schedule: 17.02.2021 - 31.03.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Marja Nurminen, Hanna Saarikoski
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Marja Nurminen, Hanna Saarikoski
Contact information for the course (valid 21.01.2021-21.12.2112):
Teachers:
Marja Nurminen marja.nurminen@aalto.fi
Hanna Saarikoski hanna.saarikoski@aalto.fi
Study Coordinator
Sanna Väisänen sanna.vaisanen@aalto.fi
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The following themes are addressed in the course: the relationship between the body and drawing, the relationship between urban environment and drawing, drawing and the social environment, memory and drawing and a conceptual approach to drawing.
Applies in this implementation:
This course is taught remotly via zoom.
We have built the course content around findings in Marja Nurminen's doctoral research (forthcoming) especially personal orientations towards drawing. Course has an important intensive period 22 nd - 25th of February (Monday - Thursday) when the students are working with their own project. Under the intensive period there will be also guest lectures every morning.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Exercises, lectures, personal guidance and independent work.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
88h contact teaching, 74h independent work
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Handouts distributed during the course
Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing Hardcover December 1, 2005
by Emma Dexter (Author)
Vitamin D2: New Perspectives in Drawing Hardcover May 21, 2013
by Editors of Phaidon (Author)
On Line: Drawing Through the Twentieth Century Hardcover December 31, 2010
by Connie Butler (Author), Benjamin Buchloh (Author), Catherine de Zegher (Editor)
Applies in this implementation:
Look at the MyCourses the materials you need to have from the first day.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
01250 Contemporary Drawing
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Art Periods 1, 2,3 or Introduction to Drawing and Painting 1 and 2 or equivalent knowledge level.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
5 Gender Equality
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
- Teacher: Nurminen Marja
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