Life and Still-Life Drawing I & II

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. To come to terms with the manual interpretation of the visual form on a medium; 2. To understand the object in its relation to space; 3. To further hone the ways the object is rendered; 4. Represent objects and sceneries with competence and ease; 5. Understand the dynamics of line in rendering forms in three dimensions; 6. Render objects using tones and shades with conviction; and 7. Keep, manage and utilise the sketchpad effectively.

This course is a continuation study in rendering forms as a visual language, emphasizing the definition of the human form concerning the pictorial space exploring various media. It explores a variety of movements in nude and draped figures, immobile objects. Exercises in quick sketches are aimed at honing drawing skills acquired during the duration of the course. Independent projects that explore personal initiatives towards the mastery of form and their historical antecedents, which culminate in a term paper, are integral to the study.