KSTFDT

Course Overview

Build core competencies in drawing, anatomy, light mapping & multi-medium painting

Duration

3 Months - 12 Weeks Intensive Studio

Format

100% studio practical, easel painting & live critiques

Objective

Structural drawing, anatomy, light mapping & canvas painting

Eligibility

Matriculation. No prior artistic background required

🎨 Key Course Learning Modules

From graphite sketches to advanced canvas painting & gallery exhibition

MONTH 1 Observational Drawing & Form Foundations

Line Work & Hand-Eye Coordination

Basic drawing drills & line weights
Contours & perspective sketching
Hand control exercises

Still Life & Shape Construction

3D objects to 2D graphite sketches
Geometric breakdown techniques
Real-world object translation

Light, Value & Shadow Mapping

Light paths & gradient shading
Cross-hatching & highlights
Graphite & charcoal techniques

Linear & Aerial Perspective

1-point, 2-point & 3-point grids
Drawing objects & spaces accurately
Depth & distance rendering

MONTH 2 Human Anatomy & Medium Exploration

The Human Figure & Anatomy

8-head human body proportions
Skeletal gestures & structure
Quick action sketches

Facial Features Study

Eyes, nose, lips & ears
In-depth feature sketching
Basic self-portraiture

Medium Fluidity - Pastels & Ink

Soft & dry chalk pastel blending
Fine-line pen ink wash
Mixed media exploration

Introduction to Color Theory

Color wheel & harmonies
Primary, secondary, tertiary
Warm vs cool tones

MONTH 3 Acrylic & Oil Painting Studio

Acrylic Painting Techniques

Canvas preparation & layering
Wet-on-wet blending
Palette-knife impasto textures

Introduction to Oil Painting

Slow-drying oil mediums
Turpentine & linseed oil
Traditional glazing layers

Landscape & Abstract Painting

Nature scenery on canvas
Emotional concept painting
Physical canvas execution

Final Gallery Exhibition Portfolio

Curated sketch collection
Mounted canvas paintings
Gallery & academic portfolio

Student Art Gallery

Canvas paintings & drawings from our Fine Arts students

Still Life in Charcoal

Student: Ayesha K. | Graphite & Shading Study

Portrait in Pastels

Student: Hamza R. | Soft Pastel Blending

Oil Landscape Painting

Student: Sana M. | Canvas + Glazing Layers

Abstract Acrylic

Student: Ali T. | Impasto & Texture Work