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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The study of the still-life or still-life painting is the depiction of inanimate objects, focusing on their qualities of form, texture, composition, and colour. If you want to learn and understand the art of still life painting, Swayam’s OVAL-005: Study from Still Life course will help you gain in-depth knowledge about the elements and principles of the subject.

The OVAL-005: Study of Still Life programme is a diploma course which is designed to teach the basic principles of still-life painting and the elements of the art-form to learners. The course can be completed in approximately 12 weeks and is taught by a top instructor from IGNOU. You will learn the subject using various audio-video multimedia and state-of-the-art technology to give you an enriching learning experience.

The OVAL-005: Study from Still Life course by Swayam is an online course. The programme offers video lectures and specially prepared reading material that can be downloaded or printed by the candidate. The course is currently ongoing, and you can enrol in the course to begin learning with the other students.

The Highlights

Online course
Offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Video lectures
Downloadable reading material
Industry-expert instructor
Weekly assignments
Holds three course credits
12-weeks course
Diploma course

Programme Offerings

Online Course
video lectures
assignments
Downloadable course material
Dedicated Discussion Forums

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

You can access the Swayam OVAL-005: Study from Still-Life course completely free of cost. All video lectures, self-assessment tests and quizzes, study material, and readings will be available to the candidate for free once they register in the programme.

What you will learn

Artistic abilitySketching ability

Candidates will be adept in the following after completing the OVAL-005: Study from Still-Life course from Swayam:

Understanding of the shape and form of the objects
Understanding of the principles of still-life and dimensions with the tone, texture, and more
The elements of a still life composition
Principle of natural and artificial objects
Sketching and drawing and use of line, tone and shading

Who it is for

Artist

This course is intended for the following candidates:

Students who are pursuing art.
Candidates seeking in-depth knowledge about still life.
Professional artists or painters are willing to learn more about the principles and elements of still-life painting and gain certification to improve their credentials.

Admission Details

Step 1) To enrol in the OVAL-005: Study from Still-Life programme by Swayam, the first step will be to visit the webpage.

Step 2) Click on “Sign in/Register” over the course-specific webpage.

Step 3) Enter your email address or Swayam credentials to continue.

The Syllabus

Introduction of course and still life

Elements of Art

Sketching and Drawing

Geometrical form and shape

Symmetrical and non-symmetrical object sketching

Use of line, tone and shading

Single symmetrical and non-symmetrical object still-life

Nature study with objects

Vegetable study with Objects

Objects study with drapery

Group objects with nature study

Object study with oil colour

Instructors

IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is this an offline course?

No, this is an online course. Video lectures, self-assessment tests, and quizzes are available online along with an online platform for discussing doubts and queries.

2: When will I be able to access the study material?

You will be able to access the course material online after registering for the course. You will also be able to download and print the reading material when required.

3: What is the cost of enrolling in this course?

You can register in this course completely free of cost. You will be able to access all lectures, quizzes, tests, and study material for free.