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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
How Painting Works: the Grammar of Painting & Drawing
Reference AA2703 Version 3
Created March 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved August 2012 SCQF Points 45
Amended July 2023 ECTS Points 22.5

Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to explore, conceptualise, and practice Painting and Drawing within a Fine Art context at a level appropriate to stage 2 of the course.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Undertake research that uses methodologies appropriate to the specialist subject of Painting and Drawing within a Fine Art context.
2 Demonstrate the ability to engage in critical thinking and idea development through the processes of Painting and Drawing.
3 Demonstrate a practical working knowledge of materials, processes and technologies central to the specialist subject of Painting.
4 Use core skills appropriate to Painting and Drawing, including core IT skills, in the presentation of elements of coursework.
5 Demonstrate knowledge and contextual awareness of Painting within the history of Fine Art practice.

Indicative Module Content
Students undertake a sequence of projects exploring a range of methods and procedures pertaining to Painting. Students are required to gather research and develop ideas through both objective and subjective study. This is underpinned by the core activity of drawing and its various applications. Students will develop their critical understanding of Painting practice within a Fine Art context. Throughout the module the students will begin to establish a personal visual language. Workshops in core IT skills such as word processing and photoshop are provided. Completed project work should evidence an awareness and consideration of sustainable themes in a manner appropriate to the context of the discipline.

Module Delivery
Each student is allocated a studio space and assigned an academic tutor for the session. All relevant course material is hosted on the Painting pages of Campus Moodle. All of the projects are supported by subject briefings, power point presentations and seminars that introduce and discuss relevant issues. Teaching and learning methods include group and one-to-one contact, directed and self-directed study. The module includes weekly drawing classes, workshop demonstrations, lectures, seminars, individual & group tutorials and critical reviews. Students will have access to photographic, audiovisual and IT facilities.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 145 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 305 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 450 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Presentation of resolved artwork/s and supporting folio of all research and development work produced within the module (including sketchbooks, drawings, preparatory studies and any other material deemed appropriate).

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
In order to pass the module you need to achieve a D or above.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A An A in C1
B A B in C1
C A C in C1
D A D in C1
E An E in C1
F An E in C1
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 SCHWABSKY, B., 2002. Vitamin P: New Perspectives in Painting. Phaidon.
2 SCHWABSKY, B., ROBECCHI, M. and NASTIC, S., 2011. Vitamin P2: New Perspectives in Painting. Phaidon.
3 GRIFFIN, J. and TRIGG, D.,1996. The 20th Century Art Book. Phaidon.
4 PHAIDON Eds, 2014. The Twenty First Century Art Book. Phaidon.
5 HERBERT, M. et al., 2007. The Painting of Modern Life: 1960s to Now. Hayward Publishing.

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