Class Outline
Class 1: Introduction to fundamentals of art portfolio development
Overview of art and design elements and principles
[Reference: Art Portfolio Part 3–60minutes tissue box drawing]
Class 2: Introduction to observational drawing and composition
[Reference: Art Portfolio Part 2–Still Life]
Class 3: Exploration of color and levels of abstraction
[Reference: Art Portfolio Part 2–Still LIfe & 4–Additional Exercises]
Class 4: Discussion on Ideation and Conceptual Development
[Reference: Art Portfolio Part 1–Journey]
Class 5: The importance of explanation–Discussion on Writing and Documentation of artworks
[Reference: Submission of Art Portfolio]
*Schedule is subject to change
Please note: VCUQatar reserves the right to cancel classes for which not enough participants are registered. Already paid fees will be refunded.
Please do not purchase materials until VCUQatar has sent final course confirmation.
Items to buy for this class
Spirale canson 1557® a2 180g
Pencils
Soft-touch big cutter
Sharpener
Eraser paper pen
Pastel colored pencil set
The above materials package is available for online order, payment, and delivery for QAR 271.03. All materials are 15% discounted, please email sales@ibnqym.com with the following details -
Subject - VCUarts Summer Program
Content: Package Portfolio and the quantity you require. Please add your name and number along with the email for them to be able to contact you.
Note: Foundation materials are mandatory for all Majors
Participants are also allowed to buy materials from their desired place, find below a few more suggestions.
On occasions, there may be some more materials to be bought and brought in if and when advised by the instructor.
Where to buy your materials
Most of the materials are available from any art supply shop, for example:
- Cass Art (Fire station): Community Classes students get a 15% discount upon presenting the registration ticket
- Jarir Bookstore: on Rayyan Road or Salwa Road
- Color Note: on Al Nasser Street
- Ibn Al Qayyim: at Markhiya Roundabout
- Al Rawnaq