Drawing Fundamentals
ADMI’s Drawing Fundamentals Certificate is designed to introduce fundamental drawing techniques to students with no prior drawing skills or experience. Through a practice-based approach, students will explore the fundamentals of drawing, including shapes, forms, contour construction, line control, lighting and shading, and color.
Course code: DFC
Availability: Part-time
Award: ADMI Certification
Fees: Kshs. 98,000
Course Overview
Students will learn to draw various shapes and forms from observation, memory, and imagination. They will learn how to develop better line control and understand the basics of light and shadows and learn how to relate art and culture to create rich and authentic Afrocentric designs.
Course Units Covered:
- The Basics of Drawing
- Developing Skills & Techniques
- Exploring Human Anatomy
- Creative Thinking & Art Inspiration
- Auxiliary Content
- Putting it all Together
Learning Modality:
- In-person classes at Caxton Campus
- In-class lesson demonstration and personalized review and feedback
- This is a project-based course, therefore students must submit practical work which will be relevant to receive and give feedback
Tools:
- Microsoft Teams
Requirements:
- Materials: Sketchbooks, drawing pens, pencils, paper, board, coloured pencils, erasers, sharpeners, portable easel.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this 6-month course, students will gain a better understanding of drawing and be able to create appealing, well-constructed and rendered drawings. Students will be able to:
- Identify different types of drawing materials
- Draw basic shapes, still life objects and caricatures
- Control lines and contour forms
- Apply light, shading and toning
- Create a professional portfolio and critique peer portfolios
- Understand human anatomy as an object for drawing
- Create a webcomic
- Explain and present their personal drawing style
Evaluations:
- Class-to-class practical assignments and presentations: 30%
- Final project presentation 25%
- Continuous Assessment Test 33%
- Attendance and participation 12%
High School Education
KCSE D (Plain), KCE Div. III or equivalent qualification or certificate of experiential Learning or completion of KNQA Level 4
To apply online please visit: https://admi.ac.ke/apply
Mode of study: Part-time – 6 months
Intakes: January, May, September
Campus: Caxton House, CBD Nairobi
