LIVE PORTRAIT STUDY I (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25VAS(P)123
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to refine their portrait-making skills by working with live models, honing their attention to finer facial details. They will utilize clay as the primary medium to meticulously replicate the diverse textures of a human head, including hair, eyes, and skin. Additionally, students will create portraits to scale, deepening their comprehension of human head proportions and lateral symmetry.

 
Course Outcomes: 

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Learning Outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Course Code

Course Title

25VAS(P)123

Live Portrait Study I

(Practical)

CO11: Construct a layouts of a model, applying skills in observing and analyzing features to comprehend head anatomy, aiding in duplicating the live model's character in clay.

CO12: Prepare submissions reflecting global portrait creation needs in various mediums. Produce portraits replicating the model, showcasing the process from armature and modeling to mold-making and casting in a permanent medium.  

CO13: Create a portrait while deepening understanding of each distinct facial feature eyes, nose, lips, and more to accurately replicate observed forms of live modle.

CO14:  Justify given submissions of portraits which prioritize the character and validate the necessary elements like proportion etc.

CO15: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion on composition subjects, Tutorials, Videos, Demonstration 

Learning activities for the students:

Sketching, lay outing of composition, Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical, handling of tools, machines, and casting and molding equipment.

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

COURSE CONTENT:

Study from live model in clay and casting in any medium (plaster / cement/ fiber/ metal/ scrape)

SUBMISSIONS: 4 works life size

Essential Readings: 
  1. Heidi Maiers, Portrait Sculpture(busts)
  2. Berit Hidre, Modeling heads and Faces in Clay, Herbert Press Ltd. 
  3. Daisy Grubbs, Modeling a Likeness in Clay, Watson Guptill

Suggested Readings: 

  1. Simon Kogan, How to Sculpt the Portrait in Clay
  2. Peter Rubino, The portrait in Clay, Watson Guptill
References: 
  1. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=uTAs1d4CI7c&pp=ygUUbGlmZSBzdHVkeSBzY3VscH...
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wg-ejixB8k
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=hREp93twu_4&pp=ygUScG9ydHJhaXQgc2N1bHB0dX...
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=vJslFzVOdCI&pp=ygUScG9ydHJhaXQgc2N1bHB0dX...
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=hNTFd_LZgwo&pp=ygUScG9ydHJhaXQgc2N1bHB0dXJl
  6. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=luo0KZZGxys&pp=ygUScG9ydHJhaXQgc2N1bHB0dXJl
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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