Course Overview
Figure sketching is a fundamental and essential subject in painting. It trains our ability to express the light, shadow, three-dimensionality, space, texture, and composition of objects. It is an effective way to improve observational skills in drawing. To master figure sketching, training through live drawing is paramount. Only by directly observing real subjects can one enhance their observation and expressive abilities.
The iCentre sketching course adopts an academic, step-by-step teaching method, focusing on live drawing practice. It emphasizes foundational training in figure sketching and incorporates commercial sketching techniques for students who require them. This lays a solid foundation for students to further their studies in color painting or meet professional needs. The instructor will provide live demonstrations in class, balancing theory with practical application.
Course Details
- Duration: 15 hours total
- Schedule: January 3, 2020 to January 17, 2020. Every Wednesday and Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
- Location: iCentre, Continuing Education Centre, Unit B, 18/F, Kin Heng Long Plaza, No. 258 Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, NAPE, Macau.
- Class Size: 16 students
- Fee: MOP 1,400
- Certificate & Subsidy: Students with an attendance rate of 70% or above will receive a certificate and a 50% tuition fee subsidy.
- Government Funding: This course is NOT part of the Continuing Education Development Plan (DSEDJ).
- Non-Resident Fee: Non-Macau residents must pay the full tuition fee and are not eligible for the subsidy.
Target Audience
Individuals aged 15 and above who are interested in sketching and drawing.
Materials Required
Students must bring their own supplies: 2B, 4B, 6B pencils, kneaded eraser, A3 drawing paper, and a drawing board.
Course Outline
- Introduction to Portrait Tools & Basics: Explanation of basic tools for portraiture, fundamental proportions of portrait sketching ("three sections and five eyes"), basic structure, lines, and shading. In-class exercise: copying portraits of young men and women.
- Techniques for Facial Features I:
a. Drawing eyes: front, side, and 3/4 angles.
b. Drawing nose: front, side, and 3/4 angles.
In-class exercise: sketching from plaster casts.
- Techniques for Facial Features II:
a. Drawing mouth: front, side, and 3/4 angles.
b. Drawing ears: front and side.
In-class exercise: sketching from plaster casts.
- Portrait Perspective & Overall Representation: Study of perspective in portraits and their holistic representation. In-class exercise: copying front and side portraits.
- Practice in Live Portrait Sketching:
a. Initial sketching and structuring the mid-tones.
b. Finalizing the sketch with overall representation and emphasis on primary and secondary elements.
In-class exercise: sketching from a live model.
