Drawing
The primary aim of the drawing course is to develop students' visual literacy. Students are familiarized with the broad concept of drawing. This is accomplished by various studio assignments that deal with the problems of perception and conception. Drawing is explored as classic discipline and as a complete means of creative expression.
Students are exposed to a variety of materials and techniques to develop skill and understanding of the medium. Periodic lectures and presentations inform the students of the language and history of drawing. Regular discussions and evaluations help them to approach their work in an informed and critical manner. Study trips to museums and art galleries further enhance student's vision and technical knowledge.
The instructions begin with a simple description of the subject. (Its texture weight and volume) to relationship of two or more subjects in space. Emphasis then shifts to the entire space of the page or surface. Studio assignments focus on form, composition, proportion, planar structure, multiple space relationships, mass and tone.
Drawing continues to be a vital element of studies throughout students' academic program.
Sculpture
The course is design to develop understanding of a three dimensional form. Students are initially introduced to various media such as clay, plaster of paris wood, stone metal and other organic and synthetic material to learn different techniques introduced in short projects. They are also encouraged to investigate non conventional medium and materials to interpret their ideas in 3 dimensional forms. These exercises eventually lead a student to conceptual projects. Lectures, discussions and presentations are held at regular intervals and students are exposed to the work of master sculptors of different periods and school of thought.
Students are guided towards the development of their own vocabulary of expression. They are encouraged to critically evaluate their work and place it context with the environment around them.
Sculpture is also offered as a minor to students taking printmaking, painting and miniature painting as a major.
Painting
Students learn to paint in various mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media. They are also encouraged to experiment with non traditional medium. Students learn the principles or composition and are guided towards self expression and communication through visual language.
A sense of perception is developed through painting from observation. Studies are carried out with exercises in still life. Nature. Landscape and portraiture. Instructions include life study of figure in relations to an observed environment. The course lays emphasis on the search for a personal solution based on a concept developed through traditional or contemporary genre.
The students are encouraged to develop a cohesive body of work based on intensive exploration of thematic techniques in 7th and 8th semesters. Broad based exercises focusing on color abstraction and visual harmonics are programmed to help the students gain confidence in individual formative process. A substantial written dissertation on a related topic is undertaken in the seventh semester. 8th semester is entirely devoted to working towards the thesis.
Painting is also offered as a minor to students taking Printmaking, Sculpture or Miniature Painting as a major.
Printmaking
Printmaking is offered both as major in Fine Art and as a minor to painting, sculpture and miniature painting.
Students are introduced to a wide range of printmaking techniques that include etching, wood cut, silkscreen, lithography and papermaking. Special emphasis is given on the command of technical skills. Workshops, lectures, and presentation by leading printmakers are held on regular basis.
Students are encouraged to experiment with the diverse material and they are guided to use the medium and techniques to approach heir work creatively. The printmaking studios are fully equipped with modern material and tools.
Miniature Painting
Students are first introduces to the basic materials and techniques used in traditional miniature painting.
To understand the traditional style in their purist form, students practice the styles and conventions of old masters of Mughal and other schools of painting. Students learn to prepare their own tools and materials under the guidance of experienced teachers. They learn how to prepare and mix dyes and make wasli, a paper used for miniature painting. Siyah Qalam, Gadrang, and color application are among the various techniques the students learn during early stage.
The school library with an extensive collection of books on miniature painting serves as a reference to different styles of miniature painting by old masters.
Important | Curricula, courses and course outlines are continuously under review. The Indus Valley School reserves the right to alter, substitute, eliminate from or add to the list of courses and details at any time without notice.
