Course description for 2025/26
Art Fundamentals
FTV1015
Course description for 2025/26
Art Fundamentals
FTV1015
The course aims to develop observational drawing technique, with particular attention paid to figure, form, light, perspective and composition.
The course aims to develop observational drawing technique, with particular attention paid to figure, form, light, perspective and composition. The course will use traditional materials in a studio environment. The ability to draw from observation is a fundamental skill for someone looking to work in the creative industries.
Only for students accepted at the Bachelor program Film and TV production
On successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
Skills:
- Capture figure, form and light from observation in hand drawn images.
- Portray perspective in a composition.
- Effectively use a range of traditional drawing materials.
Knowledge:
- Recognise anatomical structure, mass and volume through the reproduction of the physical form.
- Identify standards and conventions within a production pipeline specific to their field of study.
General Competence:
- Critically review work and reflect on their development.
No tuition fees. Semester fees and cost of course literature apply.
Mandatory
Lectures, Lab work on assignments
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.
Exam Description
Compound Assessment
Portfolio Consisting of a Storyboard & Animation
Grade: Pass or fail
Generating responses using ChatGPT or similar generative artificial intelligence and submitting them wholly or partially as your own work is considered plagiarism.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
CGA1001 - Art Fundamentals - 5 credits