Credit Points: 15
Study Time: 150 Hours

Advanced Drawing Studies develops competencies required for your effective contribution to animation productions. You will research for visualisation and design mastering a visual language. Your communication of ideas will be enriched through a variety of approaches with results appropriate to animation filmmaking.

Outline Syllabus 
Here you can negotiate the parameters of your study in relation to your aspirations. Critical and analytical approaches to visualisation will provide the structure for your personal development.

Method of Delivery

• Studio practice
• Independent study
• Lectures. Seminars
• Presentations and critiques

Aims 

A1 To develop knowledge and creativity in drawing, visualisation and design in context to animation production.
A2 To develop an understanding of how to handle of a range of appropriate materials and resources.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will be able to:

LO1 Demonstrate knowledge and creativity in drawing, visualisation and design appropriate to this level of study.
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of a range of relevant materials and resources appropriate to Level Five study.

Reference Material
The selection of books will vary according to your individual interests and chosen area of study. Unit tutors will provide you with guidance regarding key and recommended reference material.

Key
Nickoliades, K. (1972, c 1941). The natural way to draw. London: Deutsch. New York: Hyperion.
Vilppu, G. (1994) Drawing manual. Idaho, Vilppu Studio Press.
Wells, P. Quinn, J and Mills, L. (2008). Drawing for animation. AVA Publishing

Recommended
Smith, S and Wheeler, L. (1983). Drawing and painting the figure. Tiger.
White, G. (1982). Perspective a guide for artists, architects and designers. London: Batsford.