ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
(BASIC LEVEL)
Here’s a detailed explanation of each module:
MODULE-1: PENCIL SKETCHING
- BASICS:
- Understanding pencil grades (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)
- Learning basic pencil techniques (hatching, cross-hatching, stippling)
- Understanding perspective and proportion
- STILL-LIFE:
- Drawing simple still-life compositions (fruits, vegetables, bottles, etc)
- Practicing texture and shading techniques
- Capturing light and shadow
- LANDSCAPES:
- Drawing basic landscape elements (skies, trees, hills)
- Practicing perspective and proportion
- Capturing atmosphere & mood
- BIRDS & ANIMALS:
- Drawing basic bird/animal forms (shapes, proportions)
- Practicing texture & fur/ shading techniques
- Capturing movement and expression
MODULE-2: CHARCOAL SKETCHING
- BASICS:
- Understanding charcoal types (vine, compressed)
- Learning basic charcoal techniques (hatching, blending)
- Understanding value and contrast
- STILL-LIFE:
- Drawing still-life compositions with charcoal
- Practicing texture and shading techniques
- Capturing light and shadow
- LANDSCAPES:
- Drawing basic landscape elements (skies, trees, hills)
- Practicing perspective and proportion
- Capturing atmosphere & mood
- BIRDS & ANIMALS:
- Drawing basic bird/animal forms (shapes, proportions)
- Practicing texture & fur/ shading techniques
- Capturing movement and expression
- PORTRAITS:
- Drawing basic facial features and proportions
- Practicing shading & texture techniques
- Capturing expression and emotion
MODULE-3: COLOR PENCIL
- BASICS:
- Understanding color pencil techniques (layering, blending)
- Learning basic color theory (primary, secondary, tertiary colors)
- Practicing basic shapes and forms
- LANDSCAPES:
- Drawing landscape elements (skies, trees, hills) with color pencils
- Practicing color mixing & layering techniques
- Capturing atmosphere and mood
- STILL-LIFE:
- Drawing still-life compositions with color pencils
- Practicing texture and shading techniques
- Capturing light and shadow
- BIRDS & ANIMALS:
- Drawing basic bird/animal forms (shapes, proportions)
- Practicing texture & fur/ shading techniques
- Capturing movement and expression
MODULE-4: WATERCOLOR PAINTING
- BASICS:
- Understanding watercolor techniques (wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, glazing)
- Learning to work with transparency and fluidity
- LANDSCAPES:
- Capturing soft, ethereal backgrounds (skies, mist)
- Practicing subtle color transitions and blending
- BOTANICALS:
- Painting delicate flowers and foliage
- Practicing intricate details and texture
MODULE-5: GOUACHE PAINTING
- BASICS:
- Understanding gouache’s opacity & versatility
- Learning to work with bold, vibrant colors
- ILLUSTRATIONS:
- Creating illustrations with gouache (characters, objects)
- Practicing flat colors and graphic shapes
- TEXTURES:
- Experimenting with texture techniques (impasto, scraping)
- Adding dimension to gouache paintings
MODULE-6: ACRYLIC PAINTING
- BASICS:
- Understanding acrylic’s fast-drying properties and versatility
- Learning to work with thick, textured brushstrokes
- ABSTRACTS:
- Creating abstract compositions with acrylics
- Experimenting with color, texture and gesture
- MIXED MEDIA:
- Incorporating mixed media elements (paper, fabric, found objects)
- Adding complexity and interest to acrylic paintings
These modifications highlight the unique characteristics of each medium:
- Watercolor: transparency, fluidity and softness
- Gouache: opacity, bold colors and graphic shapes
- Acrylic: versatility, texture and fast drying properties
Each module builds upon the previous one, allowing students to develop their skills and techniques in a progressive manner.