Course detail

Figure Drawing

FAST-AG91Acad. year: 2014/2015

The course develops creative thinking skills through the study of drawing the human figure. It focuses on mastering the art of elementary relations (size, scale, canon, composition, rhythm, perspective, space and matter), as well as advanced mastery of drawing as a way of thinking and a means of expression. The acquired knowledge will help students develop the ability to sense and display space and matter as necessary attributes of architectural design.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

MgA. Václav Kočí, Ph.D.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Mastering the compositional patterns drawings,
Human scale - canon
The morphology of the human body.
proportional correctness of a human figure,
perpektivní shortening,
Its design advanced modeling.

Prerequisites

Assume the basic drawing skills proven by aptitude test.

Co-requisites

Knowledge of fine art history

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching takes the form of practical exercises and self-study. Attendance at seminars is compulsory.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The conditions for granting credit are at least 80% attendance and the number and quality of submissions.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Not applicable.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

AG11. Fine Art 1.
AG14. Fine Art 4.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-P-C-APS Bachelor's

    branch APS , 1 year of study, summer semester, recommended course

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Václav Kočí, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1st Starting and relaxation exercises - composition and format
2nd The proportions of the human body - canon
3rd Construction of the human body - supporting system - Skeleton - study
4th The morphology of the human body - the muscular system - muscular - study
5th Nude - Exercise fast drawings - sketch
6th Nude - Exercise fast drawings - sketch
7th Nude - Linear construction - study
8th Nude - Linear construction - study
9th Nude - dimensional modeling - study
10th Nude - dimensional modeling - study
11th Nude - dimensional modeling - study
12th Nude - valeric drawing - study
13th Nude - valeric drawing - study