Still Life & Composition

A beginner to intermediate-level art course covering the essentials of still life drawing and composition. Learn how to arrange objects, apply principles of design, and work with shading techniques across mediums like pencil, ink, charcoal, and watercolour.

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Last updated Fri, 11-Jul-2025
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Course overview

                                            Still Life & Composition – 3-Month Certificate Course

  About the Course

Still Life and Composition is a foundational study in art where students learn to observe and represent inanimate objects (like fruits, flowers, bottles, etc.) while understanding the aesthetic placement of elements in space. This 3-month course introduces the concepts of still life, principles of composition, light, shade, object arrangement, and balance in design. Students explore different angles, viewpoints, and materials to draw realistic and expressive still life compositions. The course is structured to make technical concepts easy, interactive, and enjoyable for beginners and advancing artists alike.


  Duration & Batch Timings

Course Duration: 3 Months
Batch Options:

  • Online – 3 day in a Week | 1 Hour per Session

  • On-Campus (Offline) – Alternate Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Weekend (Part-Time) – Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  Note: Timings are subject to adjustment based on teacher and student availability.


  Inside the Course

  Learn in Drawing

  • Drawing Exercises

  • How to Hold Pencil

  • Line Practice: Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal, Curve & Zigzag

  • Geometric Shape Study

  • Measurement & Observation Techniques

  • Freehand & Scribbling Drawing

  • Object Drawing & Nature Study

  Still Life Study

  • Introduction to Still Life

  • Types & Techniques of Still Life

  • Selection and Object Arrangement

  • Eye Level, Light Source, Texture, Tonal Variation

  • Drapery & Background Integration

  • Drawing Still Life from Multiple Angles

  Composition Principles

  • Principles of Design

  • Spatial Arrangement

  • Positive & Negative Space Division

  • Multi-Object Composition

  Mediums Used

  • HB & Shading Pencils

  • Charcoal Stick / Pencil

  • Pen & Ink (Fine liners, Brush Pens, Dip Pens)

  • Water Colour: Flat/Graded Wash, Textures (Plastic Wrap, Wax Resist, etc.)

  • Shading Techniques: Blending, Stippling, Hatching, Circulism, Scribbling, etc.

  • Texturing Tools: Cloth, Tissue, Brush, Cotton, Blending Stump, etc.

What will i learn?

  • Outcomes Understanding of still life drawing from different perspectives Strong command over basic principles of composition Ability to depict texture, light, and depth using multiple mediums Proficiency in pencil shading, pen & ink, charcoal, and watercolour techniques Portfolio-ready still life and composition artworks Certificate upon successful completion of course
Requirements
  • Requirements Student must have basic interest in drawing and art. No previous experience is required. All essential drawing materials (list will be shared upon admission).
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