Course Description:

To receive a strong, broad based foundation in the visual arts through instruction in drawing and design in both digital and studio setting. This course emphasizes the core fundamentals of 2-D design, as the building blocks of visual literacy and makes one look at how artists and designers throughout history have used 2-D elements to further the boundaries of artistic expression and communication. 

Learning Outcomes:

After the successful completion of this course students will be able to

• Gain a working knowledge of concepts and visual vocabulary needed to facilitate understanding of visual organization.
• Have a better understanding and knowledge about design
• Will be able to work with various tools and will be expert in various mediums that will help to create visual textures.

Course Content:

• Colour

1. Colour Wheel
2. Primary Colours
3. Secondary Colours
4. Tertiary Colours
5. Colour Analogues
6. Colour Schemes

• Colour Psychology

1. Colour effects
2. Colour families and application

• Colour Theories

1. Additive Colour Theory
2. Subtractive Colour Theory
3. Colour contrast

• Colour Pigments and their applications

1. Dry pastels
2. Oil Pastels
3. Pen and ink
4. Water base
5. Poster colours