UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BBFP353

Composition-I

L-T-P0-0-4 Credits2 Session2025-26 TypeLab / Practical
Appears in 1 semester

BFA Painting · Sem 3 (Lab)

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Syllabus

5 units · 40 lecture hours
Unit1

Unit 1: Understanding & Handling of the 2D Surface Module

8 hrs
  • Study of different kinds of 2D surfaces.
  • Preparation of surfaces for painting and drawing.
  • Techniques for handling various surfaces.
  • Study of examples from great masters for reference and learning.
Unit2

Unit 2

8 hrs
  • Understanding Forms and Structural Possibilities Module
  • Learning division of space in composition.
  • Study of different types of forms, their behaviour and nature.
  • Exploration of structural possibilities in visual design.
  • Understanding the theory of odds in composition.
  • Application of the rule of thirds.
  • Study of foreground and background relationships.
  • Understanding negative and positive space.
  • Reference study of examples from great masters.
Unit3

Unit 3: Simple Compositions Module

8 hrs
  • Arranging elements from sketches of daily life.
  • Still life object studies through drawing and painting.
  • Study of examples from great masters for compositional learning.
  • Practice with mediums: ○ Poster Colour ○ Oil Pastels ○ Watercolour ○ Pen & Ink on Paper
Unit4

Unit 4: Detailed study of natural forms

8 hrs
  • trees, leaves, houses.
  • Observation of natural light and its behaviour.
  • Study of reflections in nature.
  • Exploration of shadows and their effects.
  • Understanding the relationship between light and colour.
  • Practice with mediums: ○ Poster Colour ○ Oil Pastels ○ Watercolour ○ Pen & Ink on Paper
Unit5

Unit 5: Human & Animal Figures Module

8 hrs
  • Detailed study of human figures and animal figures.
  • Drawing of faces and capturing expressions.
  • Study of street animals through observation and sketching.
  • Observation of natural light and studio light on forms.
  • Study of reflections on the human body.
  • Understanding and rendering of shadows.
  • Exploration of the relationship between light and colour.
  • Practice with mediums: ○ Poster Colour ○ Oil Pastels ○ Watercolour ○ Pen & Ink on Paper Evaluation Methodology
  • Individual’s daily performance
  • Project Review: Mid Semester
  • Project Submission: End of the Semester
Course Objectives5 points
  • Introduction to composition in painting and visual arts.
  • Study of placement and arrangement of visual elements in artwork or photography.
  • Understanding organization of elements of art according to principles of art.
  • Practice in setting different elements within a given space or surface.
  • Detailed study of forms and their behaviour in composition. Desired outcome of the course
Course Outcomes (COs)4 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Understand the concept of composition in painting. KL 2
  2. CO2Apply skills to paint and arrange different forms on a 2D surface. KL 3
  3. CO3Develop the ability to divide space skillfully and apply colours harmoniously. KL 4
  4. CO4Compose and draw elements cohesively using principles of composition. KL 6

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