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KGCE COURSE MODULE HANDBOOK

🌱YEAR 2 –

Expression, Style & Storytelling

2.1. Indian Art & Cultural Roots

• Traditional Indian Art forms

• Mughal, Ajanta, Folk Art

• Modern & Contemporary Indian Artists

• Understanding visual heritage

🎯 Outcome:

You connect your creativity to cultural roots.

2.2. Painting Practice

• Still Life Painting

• Portrait Painting

• Full Figure Painting

• Color harmony & mood

🎯 Outcome:

You develop depth, emotion, and technique in painting.

2.3. Composition & Personal Style

• Experimental technique

• Abstract & expressive painting

• Concept-based artwork

• Developing signature style

🎯 Outcome:

You discover your unique artistic identity.

🎞 DIGITAL ANIMATION & STORYTELLING

2.4. Animation Fundamentals

• What is animation?

• 12 principles of animation

• Frame-by-frame thinking

• Movement & timing

2.5. 2D Animation Practice

• Character design

• Storyboarding

• Walk cycle & expressions

• Simple animated scenes

• Lip-sync & motion

2.6. Sound & Motion

• Adding sound effects

• Voice & music syncing

• Final video export

2.7. Clay / Stop Motion Animation

• Model making with clay

• Set design

• Frame shooting

• Editing animation sequence

🎯 Outcome:

You create your own short animated film.

🎓 FINAL PROJECT & PORTFOLIO

In the final phase, students will:

• Develop a personal art or animation project

• Create a professional portfolio

• Present their work in an exhibition or screening

🎯 Outcome:

You graduate with a complete body of creative work.

✨ LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Students will gain:

• Strong foundation in Fine Arts

• Digital creativity skills

• Visual storytelling abilities

• Confidence & communication

• Professional portfolio

• Artistic identity

🌱 YEAR 1 –

Foundations of Art & Seeing

1.1. Visual Language & Art Awareness

• What is Art? Why Art matters?

• Elements of Art: Line, Shape, Colour, Texture, Space

• Principles: Balance, Harmony, Rhythm, Composition

• Introduction to World Art:

  • Cave Art to Renaissance

  • Modern Art Movements

• Understanding visual culture, films & photography

🎯 Outcome:

You learn to see art, understand art, and speak about art confidently.

1.2. Nature Drawing & Observation

• Sketching plants, landscapes, skies, trees, objects

• Light & shadow

• Texture and form

• Perspective (1 point, 2 point, 3 point)

• Mediums: Pencil, Charcoal, Watercolour, Ink

🎯 Outcome:

You train your eyes and hands to observe deeply and draw accurately.

1.3. Life Drawing (Human Figure)

• Face studies & expressions

• Human anatomy basics

• Postures and movement

• Drapery & gesture drawing

🎯 Outcome:

You understand the human form and express it with confidence.

1.4. Creative Composition

• From imagination to artwork

• Visual storytelling

• Creating meaningful images

• Personal style development

🎯 Outcome:

You begin to express your inner world through art.

1.5. Digital Art & Graphic Design Basics

• Introduction to Photoshop & Illustrator

• Colour theory

• Typography (fonts & lettering)

• Logo, poster, card & layout design

• Image editing & creative visuals

🎯 Outcome:

You learn to create digital art for real-world use.

1.6. Creative Communication & Life Skills

• Basic English for artists

• Presenting your artwork

• Building self-confidence

• Positive thinking & goal setting

🎯 Outcome:

You gain confidence to speak about your work and ideas.