Course Details

1. Define diverse techniques based on relative research and ongoing studio practices.
2. Identify working methods and develop relative ideas in relation to the project’s content and its progression.
3. Employ an ongoing research into visual and theoretical references, related to the given assignment, in the form of a sketch-book- ‘Diary’.
4. Examine compositional issues and problems through the use of collage, painting and mixed media.
5. Create interesting associations, metaphors and ideas through the exploration of diverse media and materials in 2D and 3D Form.
6. Evaluate the process and visual outcome of the project in group critiques and justify their own outcomes.

Studio Art progresses from monochrome toward a full colour spectrum, developing skills of paint handling, colour mixing, composition and use of sculpture materials. Individual expression and concepts are encouraged. Abstract, conceptual and realistic approaches are used allowing the individual to explore his/her own needs.

Emphasis on the development of analytical, research and methodological skills, critical thinking and working processes, which promote experimentation.

Emphasis on development of concept, creative means, in depth research and appropriate associations to critical issues and ideas. Final products should reflect on interesting thinking process, aesthetic values and intelligent creative language.

• Critical Terms for Art History (Paperback) by RS Nelson (Author)
• Gage John, Colour and Culture, (London, Thames and Hudson, 1993)
• Read Herbert, Dictionary of Art and Artist, (London, Thames and Hudson, 1984)

• Flash Art International
• Other International Magazines

Extended project briefings

Presentations (audio and visual)

Practical workshops

Exercises

Illustrated lectures and group critiques

Personal tutorials.

Group tutorials.

Personal research, realization and manipulation in project work

Continuous evaluation and assessment.

Extended references and bibliography