Fundamentals of Perspective
Learn to believably depict props, living subjects and scenes in proper perspective!
Teacher Artwork by André Pijet
Fundamentals of Perspective
This course covers the skills and techniques needed to believably depict architecture, props, vehicles, indoor and outdoor spaces and living things in proper perspective. As one of the most fundamental skills in a visual artist's arsenal, learning to draw in accurate perspective immediately and noticeably elevates an artist's work and allows them to create realistic images which convey space and depth.
By the end of this class, you will have a thorough understanding of perspective and will be well-equipped to depict any scene or subject with a proper sense of scale, depth and solidity.
- Course Type Traditional Drawing Classes
- Duration 10 Weeks
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Skill Level
Level 1 Level 1
Strong fundamentals in traditional drawing, painting and sculpting are the foundations to create amazing artwork.
This level is about solidifying the fundamentals, getting a refresher on the most important art principles, and learning tricks to create realistic drawing and paintings.
- Language English
Our Classes fill up on a First-come, First-served basis so register now to secure your spot!
Schedule
Note: This class will be offered online only
Starts: Friday, April 7th and is once a week from 11 AM to 2 PM, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT or UTC-4h) - English - Dmitry Sorokin
Duration: 10 weeks
If you are unable to attend the class during the times listed above, you will still have access to video recordings of the class lectures and will still receive personalized feedback from your instructor.
Prerequisites
Skill requirements
To enroll in this course you should have:
- A foundation in the basics of realistic drawing, such as basic perspective, proportions and shading.
- Ideally completed our Foundations of Drawing class or have equivalent practice/experience.
If you are unsure of your skill level, please contact [email protected] for additional guidance.
Language and age requirements
You should have at least intermediate level English to take this class. Please be advised that there could be artistic nudity in our classes. Students should be 14 years old to enroll.
Required Materials
Material List:
- Kneadable eraser (any brand)
- Pencil sharpener (any brand)
- Sketching Pencils: 4H, HB, 4B (any brand)
- Colored Pencils: 1 white and 1 black (KOH-I-NOOR or Prismacolor recommended)
- Sketchbooks: (Any)
- Sketchbooks: BOND white & mat paper pad 18"x24"
- Strathmore Bristol Vellum Paper Pad 11"X14" or similar
- A drawing board (26” minimum)
- Bull clips
Optional materials:
- Canson Tracing Paper Pad, 11"x14”
- Brown craft paper sheets, 18"x14"
- A blending stump
The teacher for this course allows students to use digital tools to complete assignments if they wish. Please note that no digital or technical assistance will be provided in class.
Optionally, you may draw digitally if more convenient for you.
*List subject to change, the official material list will be sent before the beginning of the term.
Tech Requirements for Attending Syn Studio Online Classes
Minimum Requirements
- A strong uninterrupted broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE) connection with a minimum 600kbps bandwidth (up/down).
- A Laptop/Desktop computer equipped with a single core processor (at least 1 GHZ processing speed) or a smartphone/tablet with equivalent processing capabilities
- Good speakers/earphones to listen to the classes
- Browser - IE7+, Safari 5+, Firefox, Chrome
- Operating System - Windows XP, Mac OS 10.6, Linux distro based on 3.0 kernel, Android 5.0, iOS 10
Syn Studio Recommendations
- A strong uninterrupted broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE) connection with a minimum 1.5Mbps bandwidth (up/down). You can also connect to the internet directly using your ethernet cable to improve your experience.
- Laptop/Desktop computer equipped with a dual core processor with at least 2 GHZ processing speed and a 4 GB RAM
- High Quality speakers/earphones to listen to the classes
- Browser & Operating System - We recommend using the latest version of the browser and operating system for an optimal online classroom experience.
Course Outline
*Please note that the following outline is subject to change slightly at the teacher's discretion.
Weeks 1 and 2
Learn the essentials of perspective drawing so you can represent 3-Dimensional objects on a 2-Dimensional plane. Understand how to represent various forms in orthogonal projection and in correct perspective, which is a key skill for artists.
Weeks 3 and 4
Become proficient at drawing objects and scenes in one-point perspective which is used when you are looking at an object or scene straight on (imagine staring down train tracks vanishing into the distance).
Weeks 4 and 6
Acquire expertise drawing various forms in 2 point perspective, which is essential for all artists who want to represent concepts and scenes where the objects and people are seen from different angles that aren’t exactly straight on (example: the widely used ¾ view).
Weeks 7 and 9
Learn to draw in 3 point perspective, essential for cityscapes, as well as multiple point and curvilinear perspectives which will allow you to represent all types of scenes and points of view. This will allow you to create fish-eye, distorted perspective and other dynamic and interesting effects in your artwork.
Week 10
Gain the skills required to analyze a complex object and break it down into smaller, easier to draw forms and then represent it all in an exploded view drawing. This skill, essential for industrial designers, architects and concept artists will allow you to effectively deconstruct and represent any object or architectural structure in proper perspective with a high level of accuracy.
Registration
Our Classes fill up on a First-come, First-served basis so register now to secure your spot!
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