Course syllabus
Avancerad skissteknik II
Advanced Sketching II
IDEF30, 3 credits, G2 (First Cycle)
Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board E
Date of Decision: 2013-04-17
General Information
Main field: Industrial Design.
Elective for: KID2, MID1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
Aim
The students develop the ability to effectively communicate
form, function and scenario with 2D freehand sketching techniques.
Through exercises the students improve the skills in perspective
drawing, composition and penmanship. Furthermore,the students are
given the opportunity to practice freehand renderings in order to
quickly communicate ideas and form.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Show an understanding of 2D freehand sketching techniques and
tools commonly used in the design area.
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Using freehand sketching techniques, be able to communicate
complex shapes, materials, principles and scenarios.
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
Exhibit artistic and aesthetical sensitivity regarding
assessments of images qualities.
Be able to evaluate the appropriate sketching technique according
to the given purpose.
Contents
The course consists of a series of lectures and workshops with
exercises, demonstrations and group critics to evaluate
progress.
Examination details
Grading scale: UG
Assessment: 80 % attendance required. The assessment is based on the documentation of the individual assignments.
Admission
Admission requirements:
- IDEA56 Advanced sketching or equivalent
The number of participants is limited to: 30
Selection: Regular students attending the bachelor education are given preference
Reading list
- How to Render Matte Surfaces: v. 2 - Shading Round Geometric Surfaces
av Scott Robertson, HÄFTAD (Paperback). The Gnomon Workshop, Engelska, 2006-08-01.
- Skissteknik by Niklas Andersson, Umeå University.
- Perspektivlära by Niklas Andersson, Umeå University.
- Sjölén, Erik: Sjölén, Klara: Design Sketching. ISBN: 978-91-976807-0-7, Softcover.
- Sjölén, Klara; Macdonald, Allan: Learning Curves. ISBN: 978-91-633-8952-8.
- How to Render Matte Surfaces: v. 3 - Shading Complex Curved Surfaces
av Scott Robertson, HÄFTAD (Paperback). The Gnomon Workshop, Engelska, 2006-08-01.
- Perspective! for Comic Book Artists - How to Achieve a Professional Look in Your Artwork av David Chelsea, HÄFTAD (Paperback). Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S., Engelska, 1997-10-01.
- How To Draw Cars The Hot Wheels Way
av Scott Robertson, HÄFTAD (Paperback). Motorbooks International, Engelska, 2004-01-01.
- Reference Literature.
- Perspective Made Easy, av Ernest R Norling ,Paperback. www.bnpublishing.com. USA. 200711. (9789563100167).
- Basic Perspective Drawing, av John Montague, Paperback. John Wiley And Sons Ltd. Sverige. 2004. (9780471472742).
- Perspektiv grunderna, By Ray Smith, Richters, 91-7707-097-5.
- Sketching av Koos Eissen, Roselien Steur, hardback. Stiebner Verlag GmbH. Tyskland. 200810. (9783830713630).
- Techniques of Scott Robertson: No. 1 - Basic Perspective Form Drawing,
av Scott Robertson, HÄFTAD (Paperback). The Gnomon Workshop, Engelska, 2006-08-01.
- How to Render Matte Surfaces: v. 1 - Shading Planar Surfaces
av Scott Robertson, HÄFTAD (Paperback). The Gnomon Workshop, Engelska, 2006-08-01.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Charlotte Sjödell, Charlotte.Sjodell@design.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.ide.lth.se
Further information: The course consists of lectures, individual and group critics to evaluate progress and ideas accounted for in the home assignments.