Week 1: Mastering Freehand Lines and Strokes
Session 1: Mastering Freehand Lines
Introduction to freehand drawing techniques.
Practice drawing straight, sleeping, and slant lines with equidistance.
Exercises to improve line quality and control.
Session 2: Strokes in Sketches
Understanding the importance of strokes in sketching.
Introduction to different types of strokes: hatching, cross-hatching, stippling.
Practice exercises on applying strokes to create texture and depth in sketches.
Session 3: Practice Lines and Strokes
Further practice on drawing straight, sleeping, and slant lines.
Experimenting with different stroke techniques in sketching.
Combining lines and strokes to create basic shapes and forms.
Session 4: Application of Strokes Method
Understanding how strokes are applied to create different textures and effects.
Practice exercises on using strokes to sketch simple objects like fruits or household items.
Experimenting with variations in stroke direction, pressure, and spacing.
Week 2: Gradient Lines and Shades
Session 5: Gradient Lines and Shades
Introduction to creating gradient shades in shading and sketching.
Practice exercises using different types of HB pencils to create smooth gradients.
Understanding the concept of value and contrast in shading.
Session 6: Sketching a Leaf Using Strokes
Demonstration of sketching a leaf using various stroke techniques.
Practice exercises on shading a leaf realistically with strokes.
Understanding how strokes can be used to depict texture and detail.
Session 7: Application of Strokes in Shading
Further exploration of using strokes to shade objects.
Practice exercises on shading simple geometric shapes (cube, cone, pyramid, cylinder) using strokes.
Understanding how strokes can be used to create volume and form in shading.
Session 8: Lighting in Shading
Understanding how the source of light impacts shading in sketches.
Practice exercises on shading objects from different angles of light source.
Experimenting with creating highlights and shadows to depict realistic lighting.
Week 3: Object Shading and Types of Shading
Session 9: Object Shading
Learning to shade different shapes and objects with respect to lighting.
Practice shading a cube, cone, pyramid, and cylinder using stroke techniques.
Understanding how lighting affects the form and shadows of objects.
Session 10: Types of Shading
Introduction to six different types of shading techniques.
Learning where and how each shading technique can be implemented in sketches.
Practice exercises on implementing various shading techniques in sketches.
Session 11: Test
A test will be conducted to assess understanding and proficiency in all the previously mentioned learnings.
Session 12: Still Life Drawing - Pot and Wine Glass
Sketching and shading a pot and wine glass along with their shadows, considering the angle of the light source.
Practice exercises on capturing the form and lighting of still life objects realistically.
Week 4: Realistic Sketching and Final Test
Session 13: Realistic Sketching - Hibiscus Flower
Step-by-step demonstration on sketching a Hibiscus flower realistically.
Practice exercises on shading the leaves and petals with attention to detail.
Understanding how to create a realistic depiction of nature in sketches.
Session 14: Test
A test will be conducted to evaluate proficiency in all the learnings covered throughout the course.
Session 15: Sketching a Sea Shell
Sketching a cockle sea shell and shading the ribs using the erase method.
Practice exercises on capturing the texture and form of the sea shell realistically.
Session 16: Conclusion and Review
Reviewing key concepts and techniques covered throughout the course.
Providing feedback and suggestions for further improvement.