Study Guide

Objective

The students will be able to:
• create versatile animation visuals in different styles
• apply the basic principles of drawing
• develop their creative thinking and artistic expression
• express their observations by means of concept art
• build on their knowledge of color, texture and technique
• analyse visual elements and determine the impact of different ways of presentation to the communicative and expressive potential of the image
• discuss and evaluate in a constructive manner the processes of their own artistic work as well as that of others
• allocate the right amount of time for study/the creation of a work and be prepared to adopt an alternative course of action if necessary
• find alternative methods to support their work

Content

Ideas, sketching, references, exaggeration, silhouettes, colour schemes, lighting, artistic expression

The drawing courses are based on the following practice and principle:
The key point for students is to nurture their own interest and motivation in working towards their personal goals and, when necessary, question established conventions.The activities and assignments are agreed individually on a case-by-case basis. The students are expected to actively participate in instruction and feedback discussions.

Content scheduling

Competence objectives of study unit

The students will be able to:
• create versatile animation visuals in different styles
• apply the basic principles of drawing
• develop their creative thinking and artistic expression
• express their observations by means of concept art
• build on their knowledge of color, texture and technique
• analyze visual elements and determine the impact of different ways of presentation to the communicative and expressive potential of the image
• discuss and evaluate in a constructive manner the processes of their own artistic work as well as that of others
• allocate the right amount of time for study/the creation of a work and be prepared to adopt an alternative course of action if necessary
• find alternative methods to support their work

Content of study unit
Ideas, sketching, references, exaggeration, silhouettes, colour schemes, lighting, artistic expression
The course is based on the following practice and principle:
The key point for students is to nurture their own interest and motivation in working towards their personal goals and, when necessary, question established conventions. The activities and assignments are agreed individually on a case-by-case basis. The students are expected to actively participate in instruction and feedback discussions.

The workshop will run in English.
The classroom KONE LEM_B207 is reserved for this course.

Schedule:

VKO 40 ma 3.10.2022 9-16 Anna
ti 4.10.2022 9-12 Anna
ke 5.10.2022 9-12 Anna
to 6.10.2022 9-12 Anna
pe 7.10.2022 9-12 Anna

VKO 41 ma 10.10.2022 -
ti 11.10.2022 -
ke 12.10.2022 -
to 13.10.2022 -
pe 14.10.2022 -

VKO 42 ma 17.10.2022 -
ti 18.10.2022 9-16 Anna
ke 19.10.2022 9-12 Anna
to 20.10.2022 9-16 Anna
pe 21.10.2022 9-12 Anna

VKO 43 ma 24.10.2022 -
ti 25.10.2022 9-12 Anna
ke 26.10.2022 9-12 Anna
to 27.10.2022 9-16 Anna
pe 28.10.2022 9-12 Anna

VKO 44 ma 31.10.2022 -
ti 1.11.2022 9-12 Anna
ke 2.11.2022 9-12 Anna
to 3.11.2022 9-12 Anna
pe 4.11.2022 9-16 Anna


There is room for 11 (+two laptop seats) students in the class room. The course is mainly for animation students, but if there is room also other students can join (firstly from the fine arts department). Students attending the course should have a some sort of personal visual production/project to work on.

Evaluation scale

H-5