DA5002 WATERMEDIA LANDSCAPE PAINTING

This is an intermediate level course that extends your understanding of colour theory, construction of landscape space, exploration of compositional idea working in a landscape space, while they learn to work with watermedia. Watermedia Techniques - an introduction to various watermedia materials and working techniques Practical Color Theory based on Munsell Color System - a revision of colour attributes (tone, hue and intensity) with the Munsell Color Space - a colour theory system that links with current industrial practice. - a comprehensive study of asymmetry of practical colour space - an understanding of how browns and grays act as transitional colours in a practical system - an introduction to a concept of the colour system: Friend & Enemy Color System, derived from Munsell Color System. Design Concept and Space Construction with colours - a revision of theoretical and practical understanding of Dominance/Unity/Harmony, Contrast/Complementary/Balance and Transition/Gradation, while working with watermedia painting. - an extension of design study and space construction through introduction of three colour attributes, namely Tone, Hue and Intensity. Quick Study Approach with Sketching - On-location painting of Naturalistic Landscape (trees) in campus - On -location painting of Architectural space and Landscape space with figures. Class assignments There will be 5 to 6 Class Exercises, which explore various Watermedia Techniques, Color Theory and Design Concepts. These topics will be developed through lectures, tutorials, class exercises and peer/instructor feedback sessions.