UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BBFP303

Visual Art Process & Practices-I

L-T-P2-1-0 Credits3 Session2025-26 TypeTheory
Appears in 1 semester

BFA Painting · Sem 3 (Core)

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Syllabus

2 units · 40 lecture hours
Unit1

Unit 1: Importance of methods & materials

20 hrs
  • Understanding the concept of permanence in art materials.
  • Study of deterioration of paint and its causes.
  • Nature and characteristics of drawing media: ○ Pencil ○ Crayon ○ Charcoal ○ Pen & Ink
  • Nature and characteristics of painting media: ○ Watercolour ○ Gouache ○ Pastel ○ Oil paint
Unit2

Unit 2

20 hrs
  • Introduction to Mural & print making media, Material Study
  • Traditional Painting Techniques ○ Fresco-Buono ○ Fresco-secco ○ Mosaic
  • Printmaking Techniques ○ Silk-screen ○ Etching ○ Lithography
  • Craft & Textile Techniques ○ Weaving
  • Folk and Traditional Art Forms ○ Madhubani ○ Kalamkari ○ Pat-chitra ○ Miniature Painting
  • Art Materials and Mediums ○ Gums & Glues ○ Resin & Varnishes ○ Drying Oils ○ Thinners & Siccatives Evaluation Methodology
  • Written test
  • Assignments
Course Objectives5 points
  • Understand the nature and behaviour of different art materials.
  • Analyze how materials react on various surfaces.
  • Apply suitable materials for creative rendering of artworks.
  • Experiment with materials to develop personal techniques and self-stylization.
  • Create unique visual artworks using diverse material applications. Desired outcome of the course
Course Outcomes (COs)4 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Students will be able to understand the role of methods and materials in art. KL 2
  2. CO2Students will be able to explain the concept of material application in the style of an artist. KL 2
  3. CO3Students will be able to identify and compare different materials from an expansive viewpoint. KL 3
  4. CO4Students will be able to analyze the nature and aesthetic usage of materials in creative practice KL 4

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