COURSE OUTLINE                                                                                                                                                                           SPRING 2020

Course Tittle: Foundation Drawing-II

Course Code: TEXD-5105

Credit Hours: 3(0-3)

Instructor: NADIA ABBASI

Email: [email protected]

INTRODUCTION TO COURSE  

This course emphasizes on the fundamentals of freehand drawing techniques and skills, so that the techniques and concepts regarding drawing will be clear. The study of natural forms, line, perspective, lifgt and shade and proportion are added the content to enhance the observational skills.

LEARNING OUTCOMES  

Through the course, you will:

  • Gain a developing ability in drawing.
  • Show increased inventiveness in your approach to materials and tools.
  • Have an improved visual memory.
  • Have a greater understanding of what drawing is and might be.
  • Be more aware of the performative and material aspects of drawing and their use within contemporary art practice.
  • Have more confidence in your potential as an artist and a growing sense of self reliance.
  • Be able to decide on the nature and direction of your future studies and art practice.

READINGS

  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

  4. Ilatovskaya, Tatiana. Master Drawing, Harry N. Abrams; 1st edition, 1996

CONTENTS

  1. Still Life

    1.  Still life in Graphite

    2.  Drapery in Graphite

    3. Drapery in Charcoal

    4.  Still life in pen and ink

    5. Still life in Pastels

  2.  Portrait

    1.  Portrait in Graphite

    2.  Portrait in Pencil Colors

    3. Portrait  in Charcoal

    4.  Portrait in pen and ink

    5. Portrait in Pastels

  3.  Life Drawing

    1. Basic Measurements/Proportions

    2. Quick Sketching in Pencil

    3.  Life Drawing Practice in Pencil (minimum 2 in a week)

    4. Overlapping of Figures (Pencil)

COURSE SCHEDULE

 

 Week

                  Topics and Readings

    Dates

1.

Still life in graphite

    2nd , 3rd  March

2.

Rendering practice

    9th , 10th March

3.

Study of angles and shapes

    16th , 17th March

4.

Mid term project

   23rd , 24th March

5.

Use of different medium in still life

     30th , 31st Aril

6.

Land Scape with Exterior Interior Study

 

     6th , 7th April

7.

Study of Human Part of Bodies and Features

    13th , 14th April

8.

Quick Sketching of Human Figure

    20th , 21st  April

9.

Mid Term Examination

    27th , 28th April

10.

Use a variety of drawing media to communicate two-dimensionally.

      6th May

11.

Compose elements on a two-dimensional plane to produce various effects.

   11th , 14th May

12.

Create the illusion of light, shadow, tone and texture on a two dimensional plane.

    18th , 29th May

13.

Use basic one-point and two-point perspective to produce the illusion of three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface.

   25th , 26th May

14.

Produce drawings which accurately represent still life and figurative subjects.

   1st , 2nd June

15.

Articulate concepts related to drawing through written and or oral rationales.

   8th , 9th  June

16.

Final project.

  15th 15th June

17

Final Term Examination

  22nd , 23rd  June

 
 

RESEARCH PROJECT

Analytical review on Pakistani Artist. Light study and experiments with different mediums.
Course Assessments: The student has / has not:

  • There will be lectures of important content about 30 minutes – at the beginning of many classes.
  • Some lecture time will be used for critique, discussion of required reading or educational video shown, student’s presentation, and demonstration of various painting materials.
  • Required class assignments will be started in class and may be completed outside-of-class.  Additional out-of-class assignments, research and homework, may take approximately six hours per week and should be turned in for grading.
  • Students are expected to keep, and turn in for evaluation, a sketchbook for sketching, thumbnail sketching, planning, idea drafting and note.
  • Evaluation & Assessment:

  • Critiques at regular intervals (Please be aware that we will have class critiques in which Lecture Topic is shared and discussed.
  • Marking Criteria 
  • Mid Term:  15
  • Sessional: 15
  • Final:          45
  • Prectical:   25
  • Marking Criteria of Assignment

    One week assignment =   (Class Assignment 10 Marks)

    Class attendance policy:

    All students must attend class regularly to gain maximum from the instructor. Each Class bear its own importance, the thing once taught will never repeated. Every day brings a new experience that helps to flourish you. Attendance is mandatory.  Arriving to class late and/or leaving early three times will count as one unexcused absence. To avoid unexcused absences, please consult with me before you miss class.

    Late assignments:

    Assignments not submitted on the designated due date will be considered late.  Assignments grades will decrease by one full grade for each class the project is late. Assignments will not be accepted if missed due to an unexcused absence.


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Course Material