| CODE | VSA1901 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Visual Design Tools 1 | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 14 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Visual Arts | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit is a first introduction to visual communication and literacy skills, as necessary for any design-related discipline. It aims to introduce students to drawing techniques, perspective, use of colour, geometry, form and design, photography as applied to three dimensional form, typography and presentation techniques, etc. using a variety of techniques. The study-unit is based on theoretical sessions but especially studio or field sessions, under the direction of a number of studio tutors. No prior skills are assumed, but students are offered the possibility of developing skills which are sufficient for them to conceive, "see" and communicate their design concepts visually. Emphasis is placed on the development of students' motor control by means of freehand and mechanical drawing, and by the development of analytical and objective observation from life and three-dimensional objects through the application of Gestalt Theory and grounding in Visual Communication and Perception. Study-Unit Aims: The objectives of these study-units are to: - Introduce students to the fundamental language of art and design; - Give the students sound, hands on experience in the use of art and design materials and to enhance their capacity of visualisation; - Give the students basic visual literacy training; - Enhance students' capacity in the visual interpretation of 2D & 3D form; - Introduce students to colour theory and the use of colour in art, architecture and design; - Lay the ground and prepare students for further research in architecture, art and design. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Have basic knowledge on the use of a variety of art and design mediums and materials; - Understand 2D and 3D forms; - Understand principles of visual literacy; - Understand the theories of colour; 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Apply a variety of art and design mediums and materials; - Interpret 2D and 3D form and train in visual measurement; - Apply basic visual literacy theory through hands-on methods; - Make use of theories of colour; - Have enhanced student motor controls. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Fieldwork, Lecture, Practical and Tutorial | ||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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