Study (Still Life & Nature Study)/Relief Printmaking/Relief Terracotta (Motifs and Decorative)/Basic Design (Practical)

Paper Code: 
VHA 125 (P)/VHA 125 (G)/VHA 125 (S)VHA 125 (A)
Credits: 
5
Contact Hours: 
75.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The course will enable the students to-

  1. Explore various possibilities of mediums learnt and to practice the same which has to be studied in theory.
  2. Progress towards developing their own style.

COURSE OUTCOMES

Course

 

   Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

 

 

VHA  125 (P)

OR

VHA  125 (G)

OR

VHA  125 (S)

OR

VHA  125 (A)  

 

Study (Still Life & Nature Study)

OR

Relief Printmaking

OR

Relief Terracotta (Motifs and Decorative)

OR

Basic Design

The students will-

CO24.  Observe and create object study by transforming into three-dimensional form making on two dimensional surface with focus on observation (denotative form), shape and proportion through hands training and on practices.

CO25.Understand varied medium and techniques to explore its possibility in art practices.

CO26. Gain knowledge about Relief printmaking (lino, wood, mdf, Sun board).

CO27. Test various terracotta processes like coiling, pinching, flattening etc. to compose a relief with decorative motifs of their choice.

CO28. Experiment with color theory and knowledge of primary, secondary, tertiary and complementary colors and their relationships to design compositions for market requirements.

CO29. Interpret and apply fundamental elements and principles of design and demonstrate skills of drawing to create black and white, monochrome and colored geometrical composition, symmetrical and asymmetrical compositions.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects, regular submission.

 

COURSE CONTENT:

Course Code: VHA  125 (P)            Study (Still Life & Nature Study)

Medium: Pencil, Colour Pencil, Pastels and Water colour

Submission: Minimum - 3 Sheets

Or

Course Code: VHA  125 (G)            Relief Printmaking

Medium: Black & White

Submission: Minimum - 3 Sheets

Or

Course Code: VHA  125 (S) Relief Terracotta (Motifs and Decorative)

Medium: Clay

Submission: 3

Or

Course Code: VHA  125 (A) Basic Design

A Study of 2D space and its organizational possibilities. Colour theory, basic principle of design.

Submission: 5 Sheets

 

References: 

Suggested Text Books/Suggested Reference Books:

  • Minal, Damani. DRAWING LINES, New Delhi: Vadhera Art Gallery, 2008
  • Robert, Bersson. Responding to Art Form, Content and Context, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 2003
  • Constance, Pastels, London: Brockhampton Press, 1995
  • Kaalia, Line S hades and Shadow, Jaipur: Panchsheel Prakashan.
  • Piyasena, sam JUST PAINT IT; The World’s Most Enjoyable Painting Course, Kent (United Kingdom): Search Press, 2014
  • The Printmaking Ideas Book Paperback – Illustrated, August 20, 2019
  • Bamber Gascoigne, how to Identify Prints: A complete Guide to Manual and Mechanical Processes from Woodcut to Inkjet Paperback, 25 May 2004
  • Modern Art, Flame Tree Publishing, UK , 2005·
  • Nicholas Penny, The Materials of Sculpture, Yale University Press
  • Kenneth Clark, The Potter’s Manual, Macdonald Orbis
  • Pratapaditya Pal, Indian Terracotta Sculpture, the early period, Marg Publication
  • Josie Warshaw, the practical potter a step by step handbook, Anness Publishing
  • Matthias Ostermann, The Ceramic Surface, University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia
  • William Tucker, The Language of Sculpture, Thames & Hudson Publication
  • Tom Fraser, Adam Banks, The Complete Guide to Colour, ILEX
  • Eddie Opara & John Cantwell, Best Practices for Graphic Designers Colour Works, Page
  • One Publishing Pte Limited
  • Dennis M. Puhalla, design Elements: Form & Space, Rockport Publishers
  • All About Techniques in Calligraphy An Indispensable Manual for Artist and Hobbyist,
  • Barron’s
  • A. H Hashmi, English Hindi Modern Lettering, Pustak Mahal
  • Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Guide to Communicating with Colour, HOW Books
  • Graham Davis, The Designer’s Toolkit 1000 Colours Thousands of Colour
  • Combinations, Chronicle Books LLC
  • Steven Heller & Louise Fili, Shadow Type, Thames & Hudson
  • Darius A. Monsef Colour Inspirations, HOW Books
  • Gill, Basic Rendering, Thames & Hudson
  • Hillner,Matthias, Basic Typography :Virtual Typography, AVA Publications, 2009

E-Resources:

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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