Coloured Pencil Drawing

Certificate Course in Coloured Pencil Shading (3 Months)

    About the Course

This 3-month Certificate Course in Coloured Pencil Shading is crafted for those who wish to explore the expressive and detailed art of coloured pencil work. Whether you're a beginner or already familiar with pencil shading, this course will guide you into the world of colour blending, realistic shading, and creative composition.

Coloured pencils have become a preferred medium for artists of all ages due to their flexibility, ease of use, and stunning results. With the help of expert instructors and structured lessons, students will learn to create beautiful portraits, figurative pieces, and nature-inspired drawings.

    Course Duration & Schedule

Total Duration: 3 Months
Available Modes:

• Online Classes: 3 days in Week | 1 Hour per session

• On-Campus (Weekdays): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Weekend (On-Campus): Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

⏳ Note: Timings are subject to change based on mutual availability of students and faculty.

     Course Content Overview

     Basics of Coloured Pencil Art

• Introduction to Coloured Pencils

• Types of Coloured Pencils & Suitable Papers

• Colour Theory: Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Colours

• Study of the Colour Wheel

• Warm & Cool Colours, Tints, Tones & Shades

• Colour Combinations and Relationships

• Colour Study Using References

    Drawing Essentials

• Pencil Handling Techniques

• Practice of Lines: Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal, Curved, Zigzag

• Understanding Geometric Shapes

• Drawing Measurement & Observation Skills

• Freehand Drawing Techniques

• Scribble Drawing & Nature Drawing

    Portrait and Feature Study

• Portrait Drawing Basics

• Individual Study: Eyes, Nose, Lips, Ears

• Shading Exercises:

  • Graduated Tone

  • Single Pencil Shading

  • Light-to-Dark and Dark-to-Light Practice

    Advanced Techniques

• Blending Fundamentals

• Understanding Colour Schemes in Composition

• Shadow & Highlight Applications

• Grid Technique for Proportional Drawings

• Final Artwork: Portraits, Figurative Work, Nature-based Drawing