Drawing & Painting Syllabus

Drawing & Painting Course

Course Title	[COURSE TITLE]
Course Code	[COURSE CODE]
Institution Hours	[INSTITUTION HOURS]
Class Location	[CLASS LOCATION]
Class Time	[CLASS TIME]
Class Duration	[DATE] - [DATE]

1. Course Description

[YOUR COMPANY NAME] is providing a course that will acquaint students with the basic methods and principles of drawing and painting. The curricullum includes a study of different mediums, an analysis of renowned masterpieces, and the opportunity to create unique artworks. The course is suitable for beginners, with no prior experience necessary.

2. Instructor Information

Course Instructor: [YOUR NAME]
Contact: [YOUR EMAIL]

3. Learning Objectives

• Impart knowledge on the basic principles of drawing and painting.

• Develop observational skills and enhance artistic creativity.

• Teach students how to effectively use different mediums such as graphite, charcoal, acrylics and oils.

• Inspire students to create their original works of art and motivate them to communicate their ideas and emotions visually.

• Prepare students for more advanced courses or personal leisure activities centered around drawing and painting.

4. Course Schedule

Week	Topic	Assignment
1	Introduction to Drawing	None
2	Basic Shapes & Forms	Drawing basic forms
3	Shading Techniques	Shading exercise
4	Perspective Drawing	Perspective drawing exercise
5	Introduction to Painting	None
6	Exploring Acrylics	Acrylic painting exercise
7	Exploring Oils	Oil painting exercise
8	Composition and Color Theory	Composition and color exercise
9	Still Life Drawing	Still life drawing
10	Landscape Painting	Landscape painting
11	Portrait Drawing	Portrait drawing
12	Final Project Submission	Final project submission

5. Required Reading and Materials

• Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards

• Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter by James Gurney

• Graphite pencils: H grade for light lines, B grade for dark lines.

• Set of paint brushes and acrylic or oil paints

• Drawing and painting paper or canvas.

6. Assignments and Assessments

There will be an assignment due at the end of every weekly lesson. Students will be evaluated based on their understanding of the concepts learned, their effort and their creativity in applying the learned techniques. A final project will be due at the end of the course.

7. Course Policy

• Attendance: Regular attendance is necessary for optimal learning. Absences should be reported in advance if possible.

• Class Participation: Students are encouraged to actively participate during class discussions.

• Deadlines: All assignments must be submitted on time. Late submissions will have points deducted.

• Academic Honesty: Original work is expected from each student.

• Safety: It is the responsibility of the student to maintain a clean and safe workspace.

8. Grading Policy

Grading Component	Percentage
Class Participation	20%
Weekly Assignments	60%
Final Project	20%

Disclaimer

This syllabus serves as a guide to the course, helping students understand its structure and expectations. However, it may change under certain circumstances; students will be promptly notified and given ample notice before any alterations are made, ensuring they are always up-to-date with course changes.

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