DRAWING & BASIC DESIGN- I

Paper Code: 
BMA 114
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The main objective of the subject is to impart the knowledge about the basic elements of the Art, Drawing including line, volume, space, texture and colour.

Unit I: 

Introduction to basic shapes of drawing. Line drawing using shading techniques. Brief introduction to various types of pencils, brushes, erasers and papers.

Unit II: 

Introduction to assembled still life as well as drapery with proper lighting and shading. Shading with lead pencils and colour pencils. Drawing subjects from still nature- leaves, rocks, etc.

Unit III: 

Introduction to Perspective, it’s definition and meaning. Uses and types of perspectives. Vanishing Point, Horizon Line, Converging Lines. One- Point Perspective and Two Point Perspective.

Three Point Perspective, Bird’s eye view, Insect’s eye view, Forced perspective or Exaggerated Perspective.

Unit V: 

Introduction to Textures- Naturally existing and created. Sketching from memory. Quick sketching (student will have to carry a small sketch book with them always for this).

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 
  1. Milind Mulick, “Perspective”, Jyotsna Prakashan, 2006.
  2. Len A. Doust, “Perspective Drawing for Beginners (Dover Art Instruction)”, Dover Publications Inc. (1 July 2006).
REFERENCES: 
  1. Andrew Loomis, “Fun with a Pencil”. Titan Books (2 April 2013).
Academic Year: 
2016-17
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