Life Drawing: Advanced

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Student Artist at CCAD performing a life drawing exercise
Student Artist at CCAD performing a life drawing exercise
Type of Programme
Part-time
Duration
1 Semester
Course Code
CR_ACCXXA_8
Entry Requirements
See details below
Application Deadline
12th January 2024
Location(s)
MTU Crawford College of Art & Design, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 8

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Overview

This course is intended for artists and students who already have basic drawing skills and for those who wish to reconnect with their own studio practice. It is also suitable for anyone who is interested in transitioning from other art practices and professions.

The course will encourage participants to engage with the process of drawing and expand their drawing skills by experimenting with different drawing techniques and exploring various drawing media in a contemporary way. Concentrating on observational drawing, with a focus on the figure and life drawing, this course aims to encourage the development of the participant’s own visual language and drawing abilities, as well as challenging them to make improvements and experiments. Traditionally in European culture studying the figure was core to drawing education and it has been taught at the Crawford College for over 100 years.

Uniquely, it continues to be an integral part of the Drawing curriculum. Many life rooms at the turn of the century were “up cycled” into computer rooms but all of us who teach drawing at third level know-if a student wants to learn analytic observation skills: Life draw. Life drawing is an opportunity to really connect with the world around you, and work with and respond to a live model, as well as take part in personalised as well as group feedback.

Students have an opportunity to submit their work for assessment (80% attendance is required to be eligible for assessment) should they wish to gain the MTU: Single Module Certification for this course. Some work outside of class-time is expected alongside classwork.

Lecturer

Ciara Rodgers

Start Date

17th January 2024

 

Course Delivery:

Wednesdays: 6.30pm - 9.00pm (Semester 2)

 

Award:

MTU: Single Module Certification, 5 ECTS credits at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

What will I study?

Module Title: Life Drawing (Advanced)

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

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Entry Requirements

Students are not required to have any previous experience, however, experience is preferential.

 

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€300

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