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HEAD STUDY (Practical) [1]

Paper Code: 
25VAA(I)125
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to create portraits with technical details and measurements and explore various mediums, techniques, and surfaces to develop a personal style.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25VAA(I)125

Head Study (Practical)

CO20: Create proportionate head sketches, showcasing a strong understanding of anatomical details and measurements.

 

CO21: Prepare a portfolio in a unique artistic style through continuous practice and exploration of different surfaces and artistic approaches displaying their observational skills 

 

CO22: Defend the understanding of head study on the skill set developed and establish herself as a portrait artist.

 

CO23: 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:

Study of portrait from life, delineation of the structure and the character of head, study of features, study of light and shade, in any medium

Submission: 

  1. 10 Portraits
  2. 50 Sketches on ½ Imperial sheets.
 
Essential Readings: 
  1. Subodh Narvekar, Learn Pencil Shading Portraits I, Navneet Publications India Limited
  2. Halina Nelken, Alexander Von Humboldt, His Portraits and Their Artist A Documentary Iconography, Dietrich Reimer Verlag Burlin
  3. Barrington Barber, The Complete Fundamentals of Drawing, Arcturus Publishing Limited
  4. Carole Massey, Drawing Masterclass Portraits, Search Press Limited
References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Ron Tiner, Figure Drawing without a Model, David 7 Charles
  2. Tricia Reichert, Portrait Painting Expert Answers to the Questions every Artist Asks, Search Press Limited

E-Resources:

  1. How to draw a portrait in pencil - Artists & Illustrators [2] (artistsandillustrators.co.uk) [2]
  2. Draw Facial Features with This In-Depth Beginner’s Guide % [3] (artistsnetwork.com) [3]
  3. Portrait Drawing Tutorials: Step by Step for Beginners - JeyRam Spiritual Art [4]
  4. Portrait Drawing (thedrawingsource.com) [5]

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026 [6]

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Source URL: https://visualarts.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/head-study-practical-29

Links:
[1] https://visualarts.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/head-study-practical-29
[2] https://www.artistsandillustrators.co.uk/how-to/drawing/how-to-draw-a-portrait-in-pencil/
[3] https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/drawing/beginners-guide-draw-facial-features/
[4] https://www.jeyram.org/portrait-drawing
[5] https://www.thedrawingsource.com/portrait-drawing.html
[6] https://visualarts.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-2026