Portrait Painting Course
by IFAA (International Fine Art Academy)Indore |
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| Medium of instruction: | English |
This is a focused course for Student and Artist who wish to pursue Portrait Painting as a career. Portrait painting course develops the artist’s ability to represent the human figure in pictorial space. Drawings are based on observation from life and the study of old master drawings. Emphasis is placed on proportional accuracy, foreshortening and the use of form and cast shadows to achieve convincing three dimensional form. Duration of the course is 15 weeks. This includes 12 studio or practical sessions and 15 Art Business theory sessions.
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Week 1 |
Charcoal: types, marks, smudging, pencil sharpening. Basic proportions of the head. Drawing: Composition, proportion, mapping, blocking in, rendering. Drawing with straight lines Focus on proportions, structure, values and avoiding getting into details too soon. |
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Week 2 |
The planes of the head: what is a plane and how does that work for us. |
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Week 3 |
Value pattern (rhythm), what is it, how to use it? |
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Week 4 |
Oil painting basics: Materials, medium, mark making, cleaning, 5 Value scale, Monochrome painting. |
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Week 5 |
Setting up the model’s light /Monochrome painting. |
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Week 6 |
Edges, types of edges, and edge control to create a focal point. |
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Week 7 |
Basic color theory. Value and color relationship using the color wheel and its relationship with the value scale. |
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Week 8 |
Limited palette. Features: Eyes |
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Week 9 |
Limited palette. Feature: Nose and Mouth |
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Week 10 |
Limited palette. Feature: Ear |
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Week 11 |
Intro to full palette and color theory. Color choices: what colors to use, keep your palette simple how to develop your own palette. |
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Week 12 |
Intro to full palette. |
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Week 1-15 |
Art Business Theory topics. |
Course Begins March 3, 2014
Last date to enroll is February 27, 2014
The total duration of course is 15 weeks.
Admission Open!
Course Begins: April 7, 2014 Last date to Enroll: March 31, 2014
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3rd March, 2014 No attendance for this course |
15 Weeks |
Study Online (on your computer) | Last date to enroll is February 27, 2014. | Price On Request |
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7th April, 2014 No attendance for this course |
15 Weeks |
Study Online (on your computer) | Last date to Enroll: March 31, 2014. | Price On Request |
IFAA (International Fine Art Academy)
International Fine Art Academy is a trust branch led by eminent artists to promote creation, enjoyment and art career. IFAA is a part of Contemporary Art Society India working towards promoting online education.
With a dedication to pursuit excellence, IFAA provides great education with greater flexibility in Fine Arts and various Indian Art practices. It’s our mission to take your talent and passion and help channel that energy into a productive and fulfilling career. That means giving you the education, skills, and experience so you’re prepared for the world of opportunity that exists for creative thinkers like you.
Join our student body to discover what we have to offer, including:
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A creative, collaborative community that shares your energy. Interact and learn from artists over 45 countries to see just how lively and interesting an art world can be.
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Advisors and academicians who inspire and mentor. They’ll guide you as they respect and nurture your unique talent.
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Innovative and flexible online art education to see your vision come to life.
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A nationwide network of artists to help connect with art markets and galleries. That means connecting you to entry-level opportunities in the creative economy.
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Super specialized programs in your respective area of focus.
No matter which career path you choose, there’s never been a better time to follow it to a creative career—starting with international fine art academy, an online education system that gives you the tools you need to build the future you want.
