EDITION IV / STAGE 3 RA 2025/2026

February 21-March 1, 2026

Theoretical and Practical Parts (11 meetings, 4 hours each)

The course program takes into account the varying skill levels of participants and adapts topics to individual individuals/groups.

Freehand Drawing - Theory and Practice (Drawing from Observation)

Introduction - Consolidation of information on proper working methods (workstation and working methods, methods of framing presented spatial elements, appropriate composition, i.e., arrangement of the subject matter on a sheet of paper; principles of perspective, proportion, structure, and construction of solids).

Main Work - Implementation of a drawing exercise, individual discussions and corrections.

Class topic: Observational drawing - spatial composition using cuboidal structural elements and complementary forms

Freehand drawing - theory and practice (drawing from observation)

Main activity - discussion of the homework assignment during a group presentation of works, implementation of a drawing exercise, and individual discussions and corrections.

During the class: discussion of the principles of proper observation of the presented phenomenon and the importance of using chiaroscuro in presenting a drawing subject; principles of aerial perspective, methods of valorization, and the importance of presenting various textures. The work is based on the simultaneous presentation of important issues and individual discussions and corrections during the drawing exercise.

Class topic: Observational drawing - spatial composition using various components (solids, fabric, complementary forms)

Freehand drawing - theory and practice (drawing from imagination)

Main activity - discussion of the homework assignment during a group presentation of works, implementation of a drawing exercise, and individual discussions and corrections. Presentation of the work topic and discussion of the approach and course of action.

Exercises based on the principles of construction using sample solids (cuboid, cylinder, sphere, cone) while maintaining proper proportions and the principles of perspective, taking into account chiaroscuro.

Course topic: drawing from imagination – drawing composition – perspective, construction, chiaroscuro

Freehand drawing – theory and practice (drawing from imagination)

Main activity – discussion of homework during a group presentation of works, a drawing exercise, and individual discussions and corrections. Presentation of a sample project topic and discussion of how to approach the issue and the direction of work.

The task involves creating your own spatial composition using selected solids while maintaining proper proportions and the principles of perspective, taking into account chiaroscuro.

Class topic: Drawing from imagination – construction of shapes / spatial composition – answering a given problem

Freehand drawing – theory and practice (drawing from observation)

Main activity - discussion of the homework assignment during a group presentation of works, completion of a drawing exercise, and individual discussions and corrections. Presentation of the work topic and, in the case of drawing using a model, the method of representing figures on a sheet of paper (framing, proportions, chiaroscuro); preliminary sketches, figure study; value drawing with proper proportions and the principles of perspective, taking into account chiaroscuro.

Class topic: Drawing from observation – still life / figure

Freehand drawing – theory and practice (drawing from observation)

Main activity - discussion of the homework assignment during a group presentation of works, completion of a drawing exercise, and individual discussions and corrections. Presentation and implementation of the work topic with an emphasis on proper framing, proportions, and chiaroscuro. Preliminary sketches, still life / figure study; Value drawing with proper proportions and perspective principles, taking into account chiaroscuro.

Class topic: Drawing from observation – still life/figure

Freehand drawing – theory and practice (drawing from imagination)

Main activity – discussion of the homework assignment during a group presentation of works, completion of a drawing exercise, and individual discussions and corrections. Developing artistic skills to improve drawing skills, develop imagination, and keen observation of the surrounding reality.

The work is based on the simultaneous completion of a drawing exercise and the presentation of important issues during individual discussions and corrections.

Class topic: Drawing from imagination – spatial composition using diverse structural and textural elements – detail – proportions – light

Freehand drawing – theory and practice (drawing from imagination)

Main activity – discussion of the homework assignment during a group presentation of works, completion of a drawing exercise, and individual discussions and corrections. The activity is based on the development of preliminary concepts for the proposed solution and the implementation of the appropriate response to the topic. Discussion of the topic of the work, the approach The main task involves developing your own imagined spatial situation based on a selected element (a small spatial element), multiplied while maintaining the correct proportions and principles of perspective, taking into account chiaroscuro.

Class topic: Drawing from imagination – spatial composition using a small element – ​​multiplication

Freehand drawing – theory and practice (drawing from observation – still life)

Main activity – discussion of the homework assignment during a group presentation of works, a drawing exercise, and individual discussions/corrections. Presentation of the work topic and implementation of the task, taking into account the principles of perspective, proportion, and chiaroscuro. The work is based on the simultaneous implementation of the drawing exercise, discussion of important issues during the class, and individual discussions/corrections.

Class topic: Observational drawing – spatial composition using diverse components / still life

Freehand drawing – theory and practice (drawing from imagination)

Main activity – discussion of the homework assignment during a group presentation of works, implementation of a drawing exercise, and individual discussions/corrections. Presentation of the project topic, approach, and course of action. The task involves developing one's own imagined spatial situation based on a given topic related to the presentation of a design concept (architectural fragments – interior design elements, small architecture); individual implementation of the task while maintaining proper proportions and the principles of perspective, taking into account chiaroscuro. The work is based on the development and discussion of preliminary concepts for the proposed solution and the implementation of the appropriate response to the topic, the presentation of proposed, simplified projections of the given model, and a drawing visualization in a human-level perspective.

Class Topic: Drawing from Imagination – Design Assignment – ​​Spatial Composition on a Given Topic

Freehand Drawing – Theory and Practice (Drawing from Imagination)

Main Project – Discussion of the homework assignment during a group presentation of the work, completion of a drawing exercise, and individual discussions/corrections. Presentation of the work topic, approach, and course of action. The activity involves discussing the initial concepts of the proposed solution and developing an appropriate response to the developed, imagined spatial situation based on the theme and individual implementation of the task, while maintaining appropriate proportions and principles of perspective, taking into account chiaroscuro.

Class Topic: Drawing from Imagination – Spatial Composition on a Given Topic.

Course Summary – A joint review of all work – discussion, indication of the direction of further action, and discussion.