डॉ. बी. आर. अम्बेडकर विश्‍वविद्यालय दिल्ली
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi
Established by The Government of NCT of Delhi

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Kshama Divedi

1. Does the course connect to, build on or overlap with any other courses offered in AUD?

This course builds upon Drawing–I offered in Semester I and provides the foundation for advanced studio courses such as Composition, Portraiture, Life Study, and Painting. It develops observational skills, proportion, tonal values, and visual interpretation required for higher-level studio practice.

2. Specific requirements on the part of students who can be admitted to this course: None (Pre-requisites; prior knowledge level; any others – please specify)

Students should have completed Drawing–I or possess equivalent foundational drawing skills.

3. No. of students to be admitted (with justification if lower than usual cohort size is proposed):

Usual cohort size as approved for the Bachelor of Visual Arts programme.

4. Course scheduling (semester; semester-long/half-semester course; workshop mode; seminar mode; any other – please specify):

• Semester: II
• Duration: Semester-long
• Mode: Studio-based Practical Course

5. How does the course link with the vision of AUD?

The course supports the vision of Ambedkar University Delhi by fostering creativity, observation, critical thinking, and experiential learning through studio practice. It encourages students to engage with natural and human forms while developing artistic sensitivity, technical competence, and visual expression.

6. How does the course link with the specific programme(s) where it is being offered?

Drawing–II is a core practical course in the BVA Foundation Programme. It strengthens students' understanding of observational drawing and prepares them for advanced courses in painting, sculpture, printmaking, and visual communication through intensive studio practice

Course Description:

Summary Drawing–II develops students' observational and representational drawing skills through the study of still life, complex still life, nature, and the human figure. The course emphasizes proportion, perspective, tonal values, texture, composition, and spatial relationships. Through continuous studio practice, students strengthen their ability to interpret form and develop personal visual expression.

Course Objectives:

The course aims to:

• Develop advanced observational drawing skills through direct study.
• Strengthen understanding of proportion, perspective, volume, and tonal values.
• Enhance the ability to draw natural forms and the human figure with accuracy.
• Develop sensitivity towards composition, texture, and light.
• Encourage creative interpretation while maintaining strong technical skills.
• Build a solid foundation for advanced studio practice in visual arts.

Course Outcomes:  Course Outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the end of a specific course. Each CO should be clearly observable and measurable. Mention 4-6 course outcomes.

At the end of the course students will be able to:

CO1	Demonstrate improved observational and analytical drawing skills.
CO2	Draw still life compositions with correct proportion, perspective, and tonal values.
CO3	Represent natural forms and the human figure with structural accuracy.
CO4	Apply principles of composition, balance, and spatial organization in drawing.
CO5	Use different drawing media confidently to create expressive visual studies.
CO6	Present a well-developed studio portfolio demonstrating technical proficiency and creative growth.

Modules and Readings

Module 1   (Lecture Hours Weeks 1–4)	Module Name:                  Still Life – Multiple Objects This module focuses on observational drawing through still life arrangements consisting of multiple objects. Students will develop skills in proportion, perspective, tonal values, light and shade, texture, and composition.   Suggested Readings with page numbers: Betty Edwards, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, pp. 45–92. Harold Speed, The Practice and Science of Drawing, pp. 25–70. Module 2 (Lecture Hours: 12 Hours).
Module 2 (Lecture Hours Weeks 5–7)	Module Name: Complex Still Life – Multiple Objects with Fabric Students will study complex still life arrangements incorporating fabric drapery to understand folds, texture, depth, volume, composition, and spatial relationships.    Suggested Readings with page numbers:  Bernard Chaet, The Art of Drawing, pp. 35–80.   Harold Speed, The Practice and Science of Drawing, pp. 71–118.
Module 3 (Lecture Hours Weeks 8–10)	Module Name:  Nature and Human Figure Study This module develops observational skills through drawing from nature and the human figure. Students will study structure, anatomy, gesture, proportion, movement, and expressive representation    Suggested Readings with page numbers: Andrew Loomis, Figure Drawing for All It's Worth, pp. 15–96. Giovanni Civardi, Drawing the Human Figure, pp. 18–95. Module 4 (Lecture Hours: 12 Hours)
Module 4 (Lecture Hours Weeks 11-13)	Module Name: Head Study (Still) Students will create detailed observational head studies from a live model, focusing on facial proportions, structure, anatomy, light, shade, expression, and tonal rendering.   Suggested Readings with page numbers: Anthony Ryder, The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing, pp. 22–84. Betty Edwards, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, pp. 145–190.
Module 5 (Lecture Hours Weeks 14-15)	Module Name: Practical / Tutorial Component (Lecture Hours: 16 Hours) Students will complete a semester-long studio portfolio based on observational drawing. The practical component emphasizes continuous studio practice, visual analysis, experimentation with drawing media, and portfolio development.