Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 3359/2013 - 01/03/2013
3 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 TP + 2,0 OT , Cód. 96441.
Lecturer
- João Manuel de Sousa Nunes Costa Rosa (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Graphic and analysis skills
Be familiar with plastic and visual expression
Basics of fine arts and design history
Objectives
Students must be able to:
1.Observe/interpret
2.Manipulate the syntax of expression
3.Adapt composition to communication
4.Find solutions by levelling
5.Represent according to model, type, concept meaning
6.Demonstrate graphic culture
7.Use the right terms
8.Demonstrate critical skills
Program
> Substance and process
> Skeleton, relation, composition, structural componentes, parcel
> Shape and background; contour,the all and the parcels; elements that make the thing
> Dimensions, porportions, scale, tickness
> Balances, statics and tensions, movement and rhythm
> Shape quality and expression quality
> Filters and opositions or contrast
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment
Product process: representation/drawing
Compliance with exercise-related instructions, tasks, deadlines and objectives
Mid-term test
Final Examination
Resit examination
Bibliography
- Acaso, M. (2006). El Languaje Visual. Barcelona: Paidós
- Cossette, C. (1983). Les images démaquillés. Approche scientifique de la communication par limage. Québec: Les Éditions Riguil Internationales
- Dondis, D. (1997). A Sintaxe da Linguagem Visual. São Paulo: Martins Fontes
- Pipes, A. (2008). Fondantions of art and design. Londres: Laurence King Publishing.
Teaching Method
A)Lectures
B)Case presentation and analysis
C)Drawing process; experimental exercises to solve specific problems
D)Debate to reach solutions
Software used in class
Eventually Illustrator or Corel Draw
