Why are you drawing?


Why are you drawing?

First ask yourself not only what you want to draw but also why do you want to draw it? What is the message you’re trying to give the viewer? Knowing the message you’re trying to convey to your audience is a crucial first step. For example, imagine that you want to draw a picture a dog then ask yourself why? Is it to show how cute he is? Is it to show how good hunter he is? To show how dangerous he is? Is it in memory of him?

Having identified the message the next step is to consider how you can use the elements and techniques you have to tell it. You can use perspective, dark and shadows, colors, composition, add different details, use different drawing techniques etc.

Next you should try out where your picture is going by making lots of small thumbnail sketches. Try different ways to create the drawing, see what actually works and what doesn’t. Make these sketches quickly. The idea is to put the overall composition into place, so you don’t need to spend time adding a lot of details on them.

It’s sometimes very difficult, even for professional artists, not to jump ahead and start on the final picture before things are really thought through. But this scenario often ends with that attempt going into the bin once you’ve realized that your first idea didn’t work the way you’d first thought. So it’s a very good idea to use the preliminary steps when starting a drawing as it will save you a lot of work in the long run. 

Getting started drawing

You have finally sketched a composition you like to translate in a full-blown drawing? Then it's time to get started. This time it's not speed but beauty you want to strive for. And there are some tips that will help you to create the beautiful drawing you want to create – without too many attempts going into the bin.

It's all about the order in which to approach the different parts of your drawing ideally. All in all there are just two simple rules:

Start with light tones, proceed to darker tones

This allows you to fix small mistakes you've done early in the beginning as the darker tones can hide any of your mistakes.

Start sketchy and get detailed later

In most cases the drawings are ruined by distorted proportions, perspective and composition. So start first laying out the whole drawing without details just in faint lines. This makes sure you'll introduce all errors in perspective and proportion early in the process. If something goes really bad then, you can start over again without losing too much work. And all smaller blemishes still can be fixed easily as there are only faint lines and no details in place.

Even if you are experienced and drawing for years, it won’t hurt to think about these tips once again. Actually I'm forgetting these guidelines too often – and introduce errors into my drawings that could have been avoided. And you'll see these guidelines are even more helpful, if you've just set out to learn drawing.

CEED ( COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR DESIGN)

GENERAL  QUESTIONS EXPECTED IN CEED (M.Des from IIT )


Basic Visual Communication and Drawing Skills:
·        Fundamentals and basic approach to sketching
·        Basics of perspective
·        Objects in perspective
·        Environment in perspective
·        Controlling your shots and views
·        Light and shadow
·        Human figure drawing
·        Animal Drawing
·        Textures
·        2D Graphics and Visualization
·        Colour theory
·        Colour Concepts
·        3D Visualization
·        Object and still life

Creative Thinking:
·        Design Aptitude
·        The Design ‘Thought process’ and Problem Solving
·        Understanding the Design Process
·        Creative Thinking Skills
·        Product Semantics
·        Materials, Products and Design Technology
·        Good Designs / Bad Designs
·        Design Presentation
·        Product Illustration – Design Communication.
·        Design Analysis
·        Product Aesthetics
·        Out of the box thinking

NIFT SITUATION TEST

All hopeful students have to appear for the situation test after their selection in GAT (General Ability Test) and (Creative Ability Test). This test plays a very important role in the final selection as it contains 20% of the total weight age. It comprises of 3-D model making exploiting the materials provided to them. The materials may include different kind of papers, thermocol, wire, string, ice cream sticks etc. A candidate has to create one or two 3-D model within the time limit of 2hrs to 2 and a ½ hrs. Each model must be accompanied by a caption and a write up of 50-100words.
You are judged on the basis of your aesthetic appeal, creative and clever manipulation of given materials and an appropriate theme. It is advisable to spend first 10-15minutes of the given time in thinking and drawing a rough sketch of your idea. Decide what is to be done first and what at last. Also carry some stationeries along with you like-pair of scissors, paper cutter, sharpened pencils, compass, fevicol with nosel, quick-fix, blue/black ball point pen, sand paper etc.

NID STUDIO TEST

NID conducts 1/2days workshop at Ahmedabad after the declaration of the results of first round of test (DAT-Design Aptitude Test). This test is called  Studio Test. This workshop includes a series of exercises.

3-D model making-It involves making of 3-D models using the given materials such as clay, wire, string, different kinds of paper, thermacol, cloth etc. The time limit may vary from 30minutes-45minutes.

Thematic/psychometric test- This test is based on your observation and presence of mind. The time limit may be 1minute-10minutes.

Audio/visual test-A candidate has to listen to an audio or may be shown a video clipping for a minute and then he/she is to answer a series of questions based on them.

Portfolio Review- It plays a very important role in the NID’s final selection. A candidate must carry a collection of his/her original work which may include manual drawing and sketching, photographs, computer layouts etc. A candidate must have complete knowledge about his/her work and all the work must be presented very neatly.

Interview-It is face to face conversation between the candidate and interviewers. A candidate is judged on the various parameters. There will be about 3-4 faculty members and you will be given an opportunity to present design related initiatives and creative work done by you. The interviews will be about your portfolio, your strengths and weaknesses and your aptitude to design, creativity and openness to new ideas.

PROGRAM DETAILS



PREFOUNDATION COURSE (CREATIVE ABILITY AND NON VERBAL APTITUDE) FOR CLASS IX and X
JULY-DEC : 25 CLASSES : 1 CLASS PER WEEK @ 2HRS PER CLASS
JAN- DEC : 50 CLASSES: 1 CLASS PER WEEK @ 2HRS PER CLASS


FOUNDATION COURSE- PROGRAM: (COMBINED FOR AIEEE ,NATA,  NID ETC)
(Starting CLASS XI  )
YEAR I –
 JULY-DEC : 25 CLASSES : 1 CLASS PER WEEK @ 3HRS PER CLASS
YEAR II -  JAN – MAR ; NO CLASS ONLY TESTS CLASSES
 APR -DEC : 50 CLASSES: 1 CLASS PER WEEK @ 3HRS PER CLASS
YEAR IIIAPR : CRASH REVISION  ( OPTIONAL) OR MOCK TEST SERIES
SPECIALISATION CLASSES FOR NID STUDIO/SIMULATION TESTS AS REQUIRED ON PASSING THE WRITTEN TEST - by specialists on Separate payment basis.

(Starting CLASS XII-PROGRAM ) :
 55 CLASSES:  @ 4 HRS PER CLASS  
YEAR 1 –
JULY-DEC – 35 CLASSES @4 HRS
YEAR 2 -
JAN-MAR : TEST CLASSES ONLY
APRIL : 20 CLASSES @ 4HRS
·       IF EXTRA CLASSES REQUIRED FOR NATA IN MAY : 15 CLASSES @ 3 HRS (online test included)
·       Only 10 NATA ONLINE PRACTICE
SPECIALISATION CLASSES FOR NID STUDIO/SIMULATION TESTS AS REQUIRED ON PASSING THE WRITTEN TEST - by specialists on Separate payment basis.

CRASH COURSES FOR  AIEEE AND NATA

FOR AIEEEAPRIL 4 WEEKS @ 5 DAYS PER WEEK @ 3 HRS PER DAY = 60 HRS
 (DRAWING + NON-VERBAL APTITUDE+ARCHITECTURAL AWARENESS+GENERAL AWARENESS + MOCK TESTS )
 FOR NATAMAY  – 4 WEEKS @ 5 DAYS PER WEEK @ 3 HRS PER DAY = 60 HRS
(DWG+NON-VERBAL APTITUDE +NATA MATHS + NATA ENGLISH + ARCHITECTURAL AWARENESS+ GENERAL AWARENESS + ONLINE MOCK TESTS)
OR
 AIEEE+NATA - 6 WEEKS @ 5 DAYS PER WEEK @ 3 HRS PER DAY = 90 HRS
( STARTING MAR/APR /MAY/JUNE/JULY)

(Starting after CLASS XII (pass)- Preparatory PROGRAM for appearing next session -10 months/75 classes )
JULY- APR : 75 CLASSES @ 3HRS PER CLASS  INCLUDING 10 NATA ONLINE PRACTICE EXAM


B.ARCH (NATA , AIEEE)


CAREER COUNSELLING FOR ADMISSION TO ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN COLLEGES
“Sreejanshilpa” is an initiative by senior Designers and Architects in the industry and Professional colleges to assist the young undecided minds in deciding and preparing for a career in Architecture and Design. Ours is a humble effort with a vision to empower students to realise their aspirations through quality mentorship.

We would like share the following information with  the student fraternity:

·        Career after 12th standard is full of choices. In such condition, from among all the fields they are good at, the students need to figure out what will suit them  the most when it comes to building a career. It is to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, likings, aptitude and interest and to give them a clear direction towards their goal we have designed our curriculum.

·        We would like to make students aware and emphasise the fact that a career in Design is independent of any particular subject.
      
                       For Architecture Colleges, Students from any stream like Science, Commerce or Humanities with Maths can take the Entrance Exams (NATA AND AIEEE) and join the course .
                      NID, NIFT  and  all  the Other Designing colleges accept students from all streams in their Design curriculum. Science is however required for  programmes like B.F.Tech in NIFT etc. 

How to decide whether the student is fit for the field of designing:
·        If the student has good observation power, designing and imaginative expression he/ she is surely fit for the field of designing.
·        However , with proper guidance and preparation any student with inclination towards Design and a yearning to learn can pass the entrance examinations.
·        If you wish to check the student’s aptitude that whether he/she is fit for Architecture and Designing field, a free test / counselling can also be availed of , at our centre with prior appointment.


ADDRESS: 
Studio SreejanShilpa
H-BLOCK, CHITTARANJAN PARK
7838731710 , 9560917542 , 9818541252