ADVANCED PROGRAMMES IN FINE ARTS

Course Content:

Introduction to Cartooning:

• Understanding the fundamentals of cartoon art.
• Exploring different cartoon styles.

Character Design:

• Developing unique and expressive characters.
• Studying proportions and exaggeration techniques.

Facial Expressions and Emotions:

• Capturing a range of emotions through facial expressions.
• Practicing conveying humor through facial features.

Body Language and Pose:

• Learning how to convey personality through body language.
• Creating dynamic and interesting poses.

Composition and Layout:

• Understanding the importance of composition in cartooning.
• Exploring various layouts for single-panel and multi-panel cartoons.

Storytelling through Cartoons:

• Crafting a narrative using sequential art.
• Developing storytelling skills through visual elements.

Caricature Techniques:

• Studying the art of exaggeration in caricatures.
• Practicing caricature portraits of both real and fictional subjects.

Self Practice Assignments:

• Practicing caricature portraits of both real and fictional subjects.

Introduction to Facial Features: Fundamental study of facial features, including eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.

Proportions and Basic Anatomy: Instruction on basic proportions and anatomy of the face to create accurate and realistic portraits.

Basic Shading Techniques: Introduction to simple shading techniques to add dimension and depth to facial features.

Expression and Gesture: Exploration of capturing basic expressions and gestures in portrait drawing.

Light and Shadow Basics: Understanding the basic principles of how light and shadow affect the portrayal of facial features.

Clothing and Minimal Backgrounds: Guidance on drawing basic clothing and incorporating minimal backgrounds to complement the portrait.

Capturing Likeness in a Simple Form: Techniques for capturing a recognizable likeness of the subject in a simplified manner.

Self-Practice Sessions: Hands-on drawing sessions with guided exercises to practice newly learned techniques.

Introduction to Various Styles: Exposure to a variety of basic artistic styles used in portrait drawing.

Basic Composition: Instruction on basic composition principles to create visually appealing portraits.

Advanced Portraits: Mastery of complex proportions and the ability to capture intricate facial expressions accurately.

Introduction to Anime and Manga:

• Overview of the history and characteristics of anime and manga.
• Understanding the influence of Japanese culture on the art style.

Anatomy for Anime:

• Basics of drawing anime-style characters with a focus on proportions.
• Understanding the distinctive features of anime anatomy.

Facial Expressions and Emotions:

• Capturing a range of emotions through anime-style facial expressions.
• Practicing drawing different eye shapes and mouth expressions.

Hairstyles and Accessories:

• Exploring diverse hairstyles and accessories commonly found in anime.
• Creating unique and stylized hair designs.

Clothing and Costume Design:

• Basics of drawing clothing folds and drapery in the anime style.
• Designing costumes for anime characters.

Posing and Dynamic Action:

• Techniques for creating dynamic and expressive poses.
• Understanding the principles of action and movement in anime drawings.

Backgrounds and Environments:

• Introduction to drawing simple backgrounds and environments.
• Creating scenes that complement anime character illustrations.

Clean Line Art:

• Mastering the use of clean lines in anime drawings.
• Exploring different inking techniques and line weights.

Basic Color Theory in Anime:

• Understanding color choices and harmonies in anime art.
• Introduction to basic digital coloring techniques for anime illustrations.

Character Design Basics:

• Developing unique and memorable anime characters.
• Creating character sheets with different expressions and poses.

Self-Assignment:

• Applying learned skills to create a final anime-style illustration.

Introduction to Fashion Sketching:

• Overview of the fashion industry and the role of fashion sketching.
• Understanding the importance of accurate and expressive sketches in design.

Fashion Illustration Tools and Materials:

• Introduction to basic tools, including pencils, markers, and sketch pads.
• Overview of digital tools for fashion illustration.

Basic Anatomy for Fashion Sketching:

• Understanding basic proportions and anatomy relevant to fashion drawing.
• Practicing sketching the fashion figure in various poses.

Fashion Silhouettes and Proportions:

• Exploring different fashion silhouettes and garment proportions.
• Creating sketches that emphasize the characteristics of specific garment types.

Drawing Garments and Fabrics:

• Techniques for illustrating various types of clothing, including dresses, tops, bottoms, and outerwear.
• Exploring different fabric textures through sketching.

Understanding Drapery and Folds:

• Studying the principles of drapery and folds in fabric.
• Practicing how to convey realistic and stylized folds in clothing.

Fashion Rendering Techniques:

• Introduction to shading and rendering techniques for fashion illustrations.
• Understanding light and shadow to add dimension to sketches.

Creating a Fashion Croquis:

• Developing a personal croquis or template for consistent figure proportions.
• Using croquis as a foundation for sketching design ideas.

Exploring Different Styles in Fashion Sketching:

• Experimenting with various styles, from realistic to stylized and exaggerated.
• Finding a personal voice in fashion illustration.

Color Theory in Fashion Sketching:

• Basics of color theory and its application in fashion illustration.
• Experimenting with different color schemes and combinations.

Fashion Sketching Portfolio:

• Guidance on presenting a cohesive and professional portfolio.

Self-Assignments:

• Applying learned skills to create a final fashion illustration project.