Art & Craft

Art & Craft, equipping them with practical skills, historical knowledge, and critical thinking abilities essential for pursuing further studies or careers in the arts.

Introduction to Art & Craft:

1- Definition and significance of art and craft in society.

2- Historical overview of art movements and craft traditions.

3- Exploration of the role of creativity and self-expression in art-making. Introduction to the elements and principles of art and design.

Drawing and Sketching:

1- Basic drawing techniques: Line, shape, form, texture, and perspective.

2- Still life drawing: Observational drawing exercises to develop rendering skills.

3- Figure drawing: Understanding anatomy and proportions through life drawing sessions.

4- Sketchbook practice: Regular sketching exercises to cultivate creativity and visual literacy.

Painting:

1- Introduction to painting materials and tools: Acrylics, watercolors, oils, brushes, and palettes.

2- Color theory: Understanding the properties of color and color mixing techniques.

3- Techniques and styles: Wet-on-wet, dry brush, glazing, impasto, and other painting techniques.

4- Painting from observation: Still life, landscape, and portrait painting exercises.

Sculpture and 3D Art:

1- Introduction to sculptural materials: Clay, wood, metal, plaster, and found objects.

2- Techniques: Modeling, carving, casting, and assemblage.

3- Sculptural forms: Exploring abstract and figurative sculpture through hands-on projects.

4- Installation art: Conceptualizing and creating site-specific artworks in various environments.

Printmaking:

1- Introduction to printmaking techniques: Relief, intaglio, lithography, and screen printing.

2- Printmaking processes: Designing, carving, etching, and printing editions.

3- Exploration of color and texture: Experimenting with different inks, papers, and printing surfaces.

4- Editioning and presentation: Mounting, framing, and exhibiting prints professionally.

Craft Techniques:

1- Fiber arts: Weaving, knitting, crochet, and textile manipulation techniques.

2- Jewelry making: Metalworking, wire wrapping, beadwork, and mixed media jewelry techniques.

3- Ceramics: Handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing techniques.

4- Paper arts: Origami, paper cutting, bookbinding, and paper sculpture.

Art History and Theory:

1- Survey of art history: Prehistoric art, ancient civilizations, medieval art, Renaissance, modern, and contemporary art movements.

2- Analysis of artworks: Formal analysis, iconography, and interpretation of visual culture.

3- Critical theory: Introduction to key concepts and debates in art criticism and aesthetics.

4- Contemporary issues in art: Cultural diversity, identity politics, globalization, and environmentalism in contemporary art practice.

Professional Practices:

1- Portfolio development: Selecting, organizing, and presenting artwork for exhibitions and applications.

2- Artist statements and resumes: Writing compelling narratives and professional documents.

3- Gallery visits and exhibitions: Participating in gallery tours, artist talks, and group exhibitions.

4- Career opportunities: Exploring career paths in fine arts, design, education, curation, and arts administration.