Natural History Illustration: Mosses, Liverworts and Lichens

 

Gellir astudio ‘Natural History Illustration: Mosses, Liverworts and Lichens’ fel cwrs ar ei ben ei hun, ac mae’n gwrs dewisol ar gyfer y Dystysgrif Addysg Uwch mewn Celf a Dylunio ac Astudiaethau Hanes Naturiol ym Mhrifysgol Aberystwyth. 

Ffeithiau Allweddol 

 

Iaith: Saesneg

Hyd: 6 Wythnos

Nifer y Credydau: 5

Tutor: Tereska Shepherd 

Dull Dysgu: Wyneb yn Wyneb

Lefel:  Mae'r modiwl hwn ar Lefel 3 FfCChC 

Cod y Modiwl: XA00605

Ffi: £70.00 - Cynllun Hepgor Ffioedd 

Nid oes modd cadw lle ar y cwrs hwn ar hyn o bryd

Byddwch y cyntaf i gael gwybod pan gyhoeddir dyddiadau newydd trwy ymuno â’n rhestr bostio.

 

Overview

A fascinating new course which will cover a variety of specialist drawing and watercolour techniques and materials for depicting a wide variety of Mosses, Lichens and Liverworts, their colours, forms and unique characteristics. This is an ideal course for anyone undertaking field studies, as well as Art courses, who wish to develop their observational,  recording and fine art skills and knowledge of this fascinating subject.  The techniques and styles of contemporary and historical artists will also be discussed. Demonstrations, individual advice and assistance as well as handouts will be given throughout each session.  Specimens will be available to work from.

Programme

This course will be covering the fascinating subject of Mosses, lichens and liverworts.

The initial focus of the course is on exploration and experimentation, which will be documented in your study book, as the course progresses, we will then work towards creating more resolved whole specimen studies.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:   

  1. Demonstrate techniques which allow the accurate depiction through drawing and painting of the form, textures, colours, patterns and detail of a variety of moss, lichen and liverwort types.
  2. Demonstrate problem solving and the exploration of techniques, colour mixing, composition and different drawing and painting materials.
  3. Demonstrate analysis of the role and artwork of historical and contemporary Natural History painters.

Assessments

  1. Study book (70%)
  2. Portfolio (30%)

Reading Suggestions

Reading suggestions will be offered throughout the course.

Entry Requirements

This course is for everyone. No previous experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements.