Art Foundation (3cr)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

The student understands the fundamentals of art and can apply them in practice. The student is able to observe their surroundings and replicate to visually using the fundamentals of art. The student understands the fundamentals and techniques of art.

Execution methods

Lectures and assignments

Accomplishment methods

Individual exercises and assignments

Content

Basics of drawing human anatomy
Lights and shadows, shading
Perspective
Shapes and lines
Composition
Color Theory

Location and time

Kajaani, campus

Materials

Students are responsible for acquiring the materials needed for the course, such as suitable pencils and paper. It is also recommended to obtain an eraser appropriate for the materials, and a ruler is useful, particularly for perspective exercises. A detailed list of required materials and instructions will be sent to registered students before the course begins.

Teaching methods

The course is delivered as in-person teaching, consisting of lectures, class exercises, and assignments. During lessons, students take part in practical exercises and further develop their skills independently outside of class, using the provided materials. The course’s submission assignments are completed mainly independently, but partly during practice sessions.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

2 = All assignments are returned. Quality is incoherent and messy, but readable or has cut corners.
1 = All assignments are returned. Quality leaves a lot to be desired.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

4 = All assignments are returned. The quality is excellent.
3= All assignments are returned. The quality is good, with slight mistakes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

All assignments are returned. The quality is supreme and extra effort is seen in delivering well-rendered work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Numerical evaluation. Fail = All or some assignments are not returned by the deadline or the quality is severely lacking.