Description
This module will focus on developing the student’s observational and creative skills, building their visual language and introducing an awareness of learning through making. Within a cultural context the student will consider the conceptual, technical and aesthetic elements at play in creating digital imagery, reflecting on contemporary and historical arts practice.
Aims
The aim of this Module is to provide the student with the foundation knowledge and skills needed to understand, apply and communicate, within a cultural context, the historical, conceptual, technical and aesthetic factors used within digital visualisation.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Explore, analyse and discuss the principals of visual arts, understanding and applying appropriate language within traditional and digital mediums.
2. Apply and develop this knowledge through practical making, experimenting with digital mediums to demonstrate understanding of research-led practice.
3. Communicate conceptual knowledge and practical techniques through critical making in both physical and virtual domains.
Indicative Content
1 Context
Discuss and explore the impact of digital art in contemporary popular culture and art.
2 Context
Discuss and explore the impact of historical visual arts practice on contemporary culture and art.
3 Context
Discuss the principals of research-led practice and the impact of learning through making.
4 Content
Practice digital drawing/observational skills, and art and design principles through media and technique, structure and experimentation, while developing a visual language.
5 Content
Analysis and practice the technical and aesthetic factors central to the creation of digital imagery and how they can be used to challenge the traditional concepts of image making.
6 Content
Explore visual perception and the use of visual cues to engage, articulate and communicate ideas through imagery.
7 Execution
Analyse and interpret a project brief and generate relevant creative explorations and solutions which communicate your findings, supported by evidence of research.
8 Execution
Discuss and apply presentation techniques.
Teaching and Learning Work Loads
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
| Lecture | 6 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 0 |
| Practical Activity | 30 |
| Assessment | 80 |
| Independent | 84 |
| Total | 200 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.
