Studio in Visual Arts II
Course code
KUA6752.FK
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Visuaalkunsti stuudio II
Course title in English
Studio in Visual Arts II
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To deepen knowledge of depicting the human figure and consolidate the related skills through practical studio work; to develop the ability to find, develop and visually express creative ideas, analyse their cultural context and cultivate critical, creative and reflective thinking; and to support an understanding of visual art as a way of modelling the world and applying this knowledge in one’s own practice.
Brief description of the course
The course combines figure drawing, painting and creative project development. Students study the constructive structure of the figure, basic plastic anatomy, male and female nude drawing, proportion, dynamics, detail and spatial placement. In painting they work with colour modelling, contrast, lighting situations, colour palette and mood, including portrait and figure painting in different techniques. In creative work and composition they develop and analyse ideas, explore communication with the viewer and complete a sample creative/design process from idea formulation to technical solution. Independent work includes figure and portrait studies, drawing and painting tasks, and reflection.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- knows the basics of the constructive structure, proportions, anatomy and external form of the human figure and applies them in drawing and painting;
- depicts the figure, portrait and detail using appropriate drawing and painting techniques and modes of expression;
- models form through colour while taking into account light, shadow, aerial perspective, colour and mood;
- places the figure in space and creates a visually coherent image;
- finds and develops creative ideas, selects a suitable visual solution and realises it;
- composes and presents a visual whole based on an idea, concept or theme;
- justifies and analyses creative and technical choices and reflects on personal practice.
- knows the basics of the constructive structure, proportions, anatomy and external form of the human figure and applies them in drawing and painting;
- depicts the figure, portrait and detail using appropriate drawing and painting techniques and modes of expression;
- models form through colour while taking into account light, shadow, aerial perspective, colour and mood;
- places the figure in space and creates a visually coherent image;
- finds and develops creative ideas, selects a suitable visual solution and realises it;
- composes and presents a visual whole based on an idea, concept or theme;
- justifies and analyses creative and technical choices and reflects on personal practice.
Teacher
Krista Simson
Prerequisite course 1
The course is a prerequisite
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