Drawing is a skill which through practice, can be learned and fostered. This course is designed to develop the students' drawing skills and awareness using a structured approach to drawing through lots of practice of the study of human figure by using multiple mediums. Students will use a variety of media in a sequence of exercises to develop insight into the form, structure and gesture of the subject. This course demonstrates knowledge of the perspective, architecture, cityscape and bone structure of human skeleton and the body’s muscle structure by drawing. The aim of the subject is to make Students proficient to draw the human figure accurately displaying normative proportional relationship of body’s parts to the whole. They will be able to depict the figure in a variety of poses using foreshortening and can transmit gesture, the illusion of expressive movement, when drawing the figure spontaneously in very brief periods of time.

Contents

1. Hands and feet Practice in Pencil (once in a week throughout the semester)
2. Hands and feet Practice in water color (twice in a month till mid-term exam)
3. Hands and feet with still life and other experiments (once in a month after mid-term exam )
4. Life Drawing Practice in Pencil (once in a week throughout the semester)
5. Life Drawing Practice in water color (twice in a month till mid-term exam)
6. Life Drawing with experimental Backgrounds (once in a monthmid-term exam )
7. Arranged Still Life Compositions (once in a week throughout the semester)
8. Disarranged Still Life Compositions (once in a week throughout the semester)
9. Figurative Compositions (Overlapping) (once in a week after mid-term exam)

Recommended Texts

1. Civardi, G. (2010). The art of drawing.  Tunbridge Wells, England: Search Press
2. Thomas, P., & Taylor, A. (2016). Drawing foundation course. Vacaville: Bounty Books

Suggested Readings

1. Civardi, G, (2006). Drawing Techniques. Tunbridge, WLLs, England: Search Press.
2. Bambach, C. C. (1999). Drawing and painting in the Italian Renaissance workshop: theory and practice, 1300-1600. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
3. versen, E. (1960). A canonical master-drawing in the British Museum. The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, 46(1), 71-79.
4. Civardi, G. (2010). The art of drawing.Tunbridge Wells, England: Search Press
5. Thomas, P., & Taylor, A. (2016). Drawing foundation course. Vacaville: Bounty Books

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

1. To demonstrate an understanding of the social, historical, and aesthetic significance of works of art and architecture.
2. To sharpen skills of visual analysis by looking, analyzing and writing about works of art.
3. To relate technical processes of art making to visual styles.
4. To demonstrate analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
5. Outcomes will be accomplished by completing reading assignments before the scheduled lecture, engaging with the lectures, engaging in group discussions and your weekly discussion log, successfully taking quizzes and exams and completing the final Most Valuable Player (MVP) project.  In order to be successful in this course a student must be in attendance and be able to ask questions when something is unclear.   

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Student will be evaluated through a system of weekly assignments.

Mid-term Exam:          30%

Final-term:                   50%

Sessional:                    20%     (Attendance 5% + Semester Assignments 15%)

Total:                          100%

Marking Criteria of Assignment

One assignment = 20 Marks (Class Assignment 10 Marks + Home Assignment 10 Marks)

Evaluation:

• Critiques at regular intervals (Please be aware that we will have class critiques in which work is shared and discussed. By being part of this class, we each agree to address other people and their work with respect.)

• Final assessment at the end of the workshop/Class (Exhibition)
• One assignment = 20 Marks (Class Assignment 10 Marks + Home Assignment 10 Marks)

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Statement from the instructor:

Art courses should not merely be about completing assignments. Theory classes in particular can tend to focus on the basic Art Historicalconcepts and neglect to encourage students to develop their own interests. While this course has objectives which must be met, we are going to learn to meet those objectives in a way that allows you to explore your interests in art field. In that spirit, I am always open to suggestions and constructive criticism about the course and your interests. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, or comments. If you are unsure about something, email me. If you are having trouble, email me. If I don’t hear from you, I will assume everything is going fine.

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.