COMPOSITION (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25VAA(I)425
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to recognize and compare artists based on their unique styles of work, fostering a deeper understanding of artistic expression. Appraise the contributions of master artists, gaining insight into the evolution of artistic movements and techniques. Refine their skills and gain practical experience in various artistic methods. Create and modify their own compositions by applying the techniques learned from master artists, fostering creativity and individual artistic growth.

 
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25VAA(I)425

Composition (Practical)

CO89: Create detailed sketches of the master artists’ artwork

 

CO90: Produce a professional portfolio showcasing an understanding of the formal, technical, compositional characteristics of the original master artist artwork and combine the technique in their own artwork 

 

CO91: Develop the ability to communicate effectively the process and challenges of replicating master artists’ artwork, articulating insights and learnings gained from the experience and apply the learned techniques to create their own artworks and establish herself as an artist.

 

CO92: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion,

Ideation, Tutorials, Assignments, Brainstorming, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-Learning Assignments, Giving Tasks, Visualization, Experimenting, Sketching to Learn, Free Exploration, Focused Exploration.

Layouts & Sketches, Continuous Assessment Test, Semester End  Examinations, Daily Assignments, Observation, Student Teacher Interaction and Final Submissions

COURSE CONTENT:

  • To learn through copying the original works of various artists.

Submission: 5 works in different mediums.

 
Essential Readings: 
  1. Monahan, Acrylics, Studio Editions Ltd., 1993
  2. Thatte,Ram Anant, Ajanta, Delhi : B.R. Publishing Corporation, 2016
References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Behl,Benoy K., The Ajanta Caves : Ancient Paintings of Buddhist India, London : Thames & Hudson Ltd., 1998
  2. Krug, An Artist's Handbook: Materials and Techniques, London : Laurence King, 2007

E-Resources:

  1. Developing Your Style by Studying the Masters - YouTube
  2. How to Study Masters - Draftsmen S2E17 - YouTube
  3. The Best Way to Learn Art - Week 1: Master Studies - Art Camp - YouTube
  4. Oil Painting Processes of the Masters (Part 3 of 3) - YouTube
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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