Introduction to Art & Design
Course Outline: Semester One, 2014
Course Lecturers:
Annemarie Meijnen
ameijnen@unitec.ac.nz
Michael Freeman
mfreeman@unitec.ac.nz
Course aim:
To introduce students to the practical skills that enhance confidence, promote self directed
learning, and develop strategies for further academic study within art and design.
Learning outcomes:
The student will
1
Identify and apply the skills of drawing, 3D modelling and information technology
within an art and design context.
2
Demonstrate an understanding of the use of literacy and numeracy in identifying
formal components in art and design.
3
Develop and use personal and group learning strategies of research, analysis and
documentation in the study of art & design.
4
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of art and design practice and
methodologies.
5
Develop a personal portfolio of work for further academic study in art and design and
lifelong learning.
Your success:
To be successful it is important that you attend and participate in all classes and that you are
punctual. If for any reason you are unable to attend a class, or if you are going to be late, please
ring, text or email your lecturers. Contact details are available on Moodle.
Course documents, project briefs and other relevant resources will be uploaded to Moodle to help
you stay up to date with your work. Get in the habit of checking the Introduction to Art & Design
Moodle page regularly.
You must attempt all assessments and gain an overall pass grade in order to pass the course.
Course Commitment:
This course involves 13 hours per week of class time, including tutorials, and approximately 16.5
hours per week of self directed learning. You should expect to be regularly working out of class in
the studio on Fridays, and at home, in order to develop and complete course work and portfolio
tasks.
Seminars and tutorials:
From time to time you will participate in 1:1 tutorials and group seminars to develop your
communication and presentation skills in relation to your work.
Overview of assessments:
1. Assessment criteria and weighting
Visual Diary 50%
Research & Analysis
25%
Exploration
25%
Portfolio 50%
(hard copy & digital)
Application
Communication
25%
25%
Formative (developmental) assessment is ongoing throughout the semester. It takes the form of
verbal discussion and feedback with your lecturers; and written feedback following individual
tutorials and seminars.
Summative assessment takes place in week 15 and is final. At this time your visual diary/dairies
and portfolio are submitted and graded.
2. Required practical research exercises and briefs:
 Face mask
A research based 3D construction project; investigating facial anatomy using 2D planar materials
 Style
Research a selected historical or contemporary style. Elements of this style are developed and
applied in an artwork of your own.
 Human Story
Human studies drawings and visual narrative techniques are explored, leading to an illustrated
story or event from your life.
 Tree House
Concept drawing and development (2D & 3D) from initial idea through to a well-constructed
model that is incorporated into final presentation drawings.
3. Optional research exercises and briefs will be selected with advice from your lecturers and
will reflect what is needed in your portfolio for your target pathway.
Weekly Planner Semester 1, 2014
Week
Topic & indicative content
Week 1
24 – 28 Feb
Introductions; AT diagnostics; Success Assignment
Face mask
Week 2
3 – 7 March
AT diagnostics; Success Assignment
Face mask
Week 3
10 – 14 Mar
Face mask
Extended Project: Style
Week 4
17 – 21 Mar
Face mask
Week 5
24 – 28 Mar
Human Story
Week 6
31 Mar –
4 April
Week 7
7 - 11 Apr
Human Story
Week 8
14 – 17 April
(18th Easter Fri)
Week 9
5 – 9 May
Human Story
Week 10
12 – 16 May
Treehouse
Week 11
19 – 23 May
Treehouse
Week 12
26 – 30 May
Treehouse
Week 13
3 – 6 June (2nd =
holiday)
Week 14
9 – 13 June
Portfolio development
Week 15
16 – 20 June
Portfolio development
Assessment Tool
Week 16
23 – 27 June
Portfolio marking & moderation
Assessments due
Success Assignment
Facemask
Human Story
Human Story
Treehouse
Extended Project: Style
Treehouse
Portfolio development
Final portfolio submission