This unit asks – what is a journal and what is its relationship to drawing? How have artists and scientists used the journal as a tool for researching, recording, drawing, writing, and discovery? A history of drawing and journals considers this intimate space as a springboard for the realisation of ideas. It can be seen as a portable exhibition, which embodies knowledge, perception, and observation. From Leonardo da Vinci's diverse sketchbook inquiries to David Hockney’s recent work on an ipad, journals capture the most expressive and subtle responses to the world around us. In this unit we will work with a variety of media to actively think through drawing in close relationship with the journal.