Drawing and Painting 4

Subject guarantor:

Petr PAVLÍK

Name of lecturer(s):

Petr PAVLÍK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The aim is an ability to „see more reality“ and be able to analyse the diversity its form, shapes, lines, mass, color and lighting characteristics, the mutual relations of objects and subsequent technical and expressive potential of visual expression.

Emphasis is placed on spatial perception and understanding of realities, composition of the relations of objects and masses, issues in the nature of composition and knowledge of the pscyhological aspects of color.

Mode of study:

In painting a still life the students are guided to and understanding of individual elements as a material and forms of matter of „autonomous actors in a scene.“ To be able to create living, rich and finally, organic wholes, each individual element must first have its own unmistakeable character.

Then that diversity may create a whole which has the expressive power of a depiction of the world „stopped in eternity“ - still life.

Painting a nude is not understood as merely a study of the human anatomy but a verification of the relationship of mutual body proportion, questions of light, color and matter, and also the expressive element of the position of the human body in the space of the world.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

The student must learn to measure proportionally, model volume correctly with shadowing and light and learn composition. Generally be able to comlete assignments in the intensive study.

Recommended optional programme components:

Among the electives of the program is also a monitor of exhibitions and arts publications so the student is able to have a better bearing and evaluation of the arts sphere.

Course contents:

Drawing cities and rural elements of

trees, clouds, water

knowledge of perspective

painting light

architectural elements of interiors and

buildings

construction of the golden ratio

Recommended or required reading:

Monographs about visual artists

encyclopedia by José M. Parramón

various encyclopedias about worldwide and Czech art

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Studio instruction along with one's drawing and painting according to a model. The course includes a theory presentation of generally valid creative principles and aesthetic connections. Part of the instruction process are occassional visits to exhibits with written personal reviews. An important aspect is discussions about current issues of contemporary art with a focus on investigating inclinations and their entangled paths.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Considering that students come to DAMU from a wide variety of schools and social environments, often with insufficient artistic experience and skills, in assessment the student activity, openness and measure of curiosity is considered.

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Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Stage Design - Film and Television (M.A.) (compulsory subject)