This elective course in advanced drawing takes inspiration from the experimental documentary film Powers of Ten: A Film Dealing with the Relative Size of Things in the Universe and the Effect of Adding Another Zero (1977) directed by Charles and Ray Eames. As suggested by the title, this film addresses the effects of scale concerning the representation of our physical environment highlighting the relative size of things.

In the course, the same methodology – adding another zero – will be used in a series of drawings ranging in scale from 1:1 to 1:100.000 to represent elements and material conditions which are evidence of a territory in transition. The core brief is to investigate how numerous changes on a micro level might give shape to more substantial transformations on a macro level and vice versa. The focus will be on spatial and material condition addressing the aesthetic dimension of the changes and transformations.

The primary learning objective is to gain confidence in using drawings as a means of investigation emphasizing the relevance of working across various scales of representation. Additionally, the course will provide the students with an insight into the natural and human forces shaping a territory in the high North. Students are expected to experiment with different drawing technics. The course will finish with an exhibition.