NDSS Academy

Drawing & Painting

Sketching, shading, colours and painting.

3 MonthsDuration 8Chapters34Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Lines and Basic Shapes 4 topics
  1. Straight, curved and zig-zag lines
  2. Circle, square, triangle, oval
  3. Pencil control
  4. Patterns
02Drawing with Shapes 4 topics
  1. Fruits and vegetables from shapes
  2. Animals and birds
  3. Objects at home
  4. Still life
03Colour Theory 5 topics
  1. Primary and secondary colours
  2. Colour wheel
  3. Warm and cool colours
  4. Tints and shades
  5. Complementary colours
04Pencil Shading 4 topics
  1. Pencil grades (H, HB, B)
  2. Light source and shadow
  3. Hatching and cross-hatching
  4. Shading a ball and a cube
05Crayons and Oil Pastels 4 topics
  1. Neat colouring in one direction
  2. Blending oil pastels
  3. Layering colours
  4. Texture effects
06Water Colour Painting 4 topics
  1. Brushes and paper
  2. Light to dark
  3. Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry
  4. Sky and water effects
07Perspective and Scenery 4 topics
  1. Horizon line
  2. Near and far objects
  3. One-point perspective
  4. Village and city scenery
08Human Figure and Composition 5 topics
  1. Head and body proportions
  2. Stick figure to full figure
  3. Faces and expressions
  4. Planning a composition
  5. Festival and memory drawing

About

You will be able to

  • Draw objects, animals and scenes from basic shapes
  • Mix colours using the colour wheel and choose warm and cool colours
  • Shade with pencils to show light, shadow and form
  • Colour neatly with crayons, oil pastels and water colours
  • Draw a scenery with a horizon line and simple perspective
  • Draw simple human figures and plan a complete picture

Who it is for

  • Children aged about 5 to 14 who like drawing
  • Children preparing for school drawing competitions

What you need

  • No earlier training needed
  • Drawing book, pencils (HB, 2B, 6B), eraser, oil pastels and a water colour set

Questions

My child is 5. Is this course suitable?

Yes. Younger children start with lines, shapes and colouring; older children move to shading and painting.

What materials are needed?

A drawing book, HB/2B/6B pencils, eraser, oil pastels and a water colour set. The centre shares a list on joining.

Does the course help with competitions?

Yes. Memory drawing, scenery and composition practice prepare children for school and inter-school competitions.

Will there be an exhibition?

Selected artworks are displayed at the centre at the end of the course.

Download the syllabus (PDF)

Tell us who you are — your copy is made with your name, and our counsellor can help you choose the right course and centre.

Want to join right away? Enquire now — our centre will call you.