I - Elementry course

The first, ‘elementary’ year concentrates on mastery of the tools of visual art, on the principles, nay the abstract foundations of the craft.

First year
This year is divided into two blocks. Each practical block is rounded off with a collective discussion of the work. The week is divided into three half days of practical work and one half day of theory. Fridays and Saturdays are reserved for supplementary courses.

Perspective, plasticity and composition
(composition, tonality and three-dimensionality in an architectonic, Apollonian approach)

Tom S. Hageman

The theoretical material covers introductions to perspective (atmospheric and geometric), to the rules of thumb when suggesting plasticity and to composition tips. The practical lessons deal with studying tone, the separation and distribution of light-dark and the application of three-dimensionality.

Composition, colour & expression
(composition, tone and colour in an expressive, ‘Dionysian’ approach)

Xandra Donders

Here, too, the emphasis will be on studying tone, as well as rhythm and also construction versus dynamism. We will also examine expressive components and means as well as how expression can be increased and contrasts introduced.

Anatomy & models
(Anatomy, life drawing and plasticity)

Jan van Loon

This course in anatomy will incorporate model or portrait drawing in various techniques. Finally, the foundations will be laid for expressive painting.

drawing techniques

Annelies Middel

 The basics of drawing techniques and methods.

Art history
(overview of the world history of art from the Ice Age down to the twentieth century)

Miranda van Gelderen

(overview of the world history of art from the Ice Age down to the twentieth century)
Two supplementary guest lectures will be offered:

(reproduction) photography

Aim: By means of a short workshop, to familiarize students with the basic principles of the photography of art works. The aim is that students will subsequently be able to document their own work.

An introduction in digital techniques and reproductive photography.

Ed Ubels

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