This courses provides:
An understanding of the broader arts practice of contemporary drawing
A practical understanding of alternative drawing practices,
Development of own Unconventional Drawing project
Conclusion of Unconventional Drawing project.
Session One: What is Drawing? – Introduction.
Lecture with slideshow of historical and contemporary examples.
Brief history, What is Drawing? What can it be? Thinking in the making.
Initial drawing exercise Instructional Drawing after Sol LeWitt ( U.S artist linked to various movements including, Conceptual Art and Minimalism).
Session Two: Drawing with Tape.
Bring in a variety of tapes to draw with! Masking, gaffa, duct, electrical-whatever you can get your hands on.
Also bring a stiff bit of card, board or cardboard to draw on.
Session Three: Drawing with Light.
Bring in any small lights that could be used as mark markers.
And, if you have one, a camera that can capture long exposures.
Session Four: Development of Project/Collaboration. Project needs to consider:
1. An Idea or feeling to communicate.
2. Economies of line/drawing elements
3. An unconventional approach!