GRAD-5107                                                    Drawing – II                                        3(0-3)

Course Description:

This course will develop the students drawing skills and awareness using a structured approach to drawing through the study of the human figure. Development of drawing, design, philosophical, and critical skills for making observational and expressive works in drawing media. Students will use a variety of media in sequence of drawing practice to develop insight into the form, structure and gesture of the subject.

Learning Outcomes

• Accurately represent perceptions in 2-d format
• Make informed choices in representation to promote the communication of content.
• Apply knowledge of historic and contemporary sources in the development of content.
• Use drawing and design skill to visually communicate abstract concepts
• Make informed choices in drawing tools and materials apply a visual vocabulary of marks to achieve expressive outcomes .
• Describe his/her philosophy of drawing Critique works based on technical, aesthetic, and philosophical considerations.
• However, all projects will be graded on their success in the following areas: concept development, excellent design decisions, craftsmanship, risk-taking, experimentation, ambition, and meeting deadlines.
• These same guidelines apply to the sketchbook which also must be finished within the specified deadlines.

Outline:

• Still Life in Different Mediums
• Still life with Landscapes
• Land Scape with Exterior Interior Study
• Study of Human Part of Bodies and Features
• Quick Sketching of Human Figure
• Self-portraits
• Human Proportions of Body
• Balancing of Black and White
• Creating Illusion with drawing
• Philosophies of Drawing
• Drawing Media: contemporary and historic
• Critical Conversation about Drawing
• Accurate perceptual drawing
• Develop understanding of the relationship between the history of art and contemporary art practice

Recommended Books:

1) Civardi, Giovanni. The Art of Drawing, Search Press; 2010

2) Thomas, Paul and Taylor, Anita. Drawing Foundation Course, Cassell Illustrated; 2003

3) Civardi, Giovanni. Drawing Techniques, Search Press; 2006

• Sessional: 20   (Anatomy study, Drawing techniques implementations and homework)
• Mid exam: 30
• Final exam: 50

RULES AND REGULATIONS

• 75% Attendance will me must.
• Cell Phones should be silent during class.
• Students will bring their laptops in computer lab.