Abstract
What constitutes “research” in a discipline like studio art? From personal image archives, libraries, sketchbooks, and cross-disciplinary inquiry, artists are adept at utilizing almost anything as research to feed a creative practice. In her book The Creative Habit, Twyla Tharp outlines the individualized nature of creative research, yet insists that research alone is not a substitute for making. What might a research-based class look like within an art department? A course called Drawing Research and Ideation introduces the significance of the activities of researching and drawing, examining where they might overlap. Considering drawing as a tool for thought, one project employs the act of drawing as both a generative activity and an end goal. Through assembling archives of source material, art historical imagery, and contemporary art related to their creative interests, students develop personalized structures that work well for each individual’s needs. Using outcomes from these exploratory projects as examples, Snodgrass articulates the importance of these activities from both the perspective of an educator and a maker
| Original language | American English |
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| State | Published - 28 Oct 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 2017 Annual Southeastern College Art Conference - Columbus, OH Duration: 28 Oct 2017 → … |
Conference
| Conference | 2017 Annual Southeastern College Art Conference |
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| Period | 28/10/17 → … |
EGS Disciplines
- Art and Design
- Art Practice