UPMSP Intermediate Drawing & Design study plan

Define each element of design (point, line, shape, form, space, texture, colour, value) in your own words and give two drawn examples of each in your sketchbook

Identify and label all principles of design (balance, rhythm, harmony, contrast, emphasis, proportion, unity, movement) on three printed or self-made compositions

Practise five line-quality drills daily: straight parallel lines, freehand circles, hatching, cross-hatching and contour lines

Construct a value scale of nine steps in graphite and label each step

Draw one-point and two-point perspective boxes from observation, including horizon line, vanishing points and eye level marked clearly

Set up three simple still-life arrangements (sphere, cube, cylinder) under a single light source and render form with graded shading

Shade a sphere, a cylinder and a cube showing highlight, mid-tone, core shadow, reflected light and cast shadow

Measure proportions of objects using the pencil-sighting method and record measurements on the drawing

Build a 12-hue colour wheel using primary, secondary and tertiary colours mixed by hand, not readymade

Mix and paint a tint, shade and tone scale for three different hues

Produce a warm-versus-cool contrast study and a complementary contrast study of the same still-life object

Complete one still life in colour medium (poster or watercolour) applying local colour, reflected colour and shadow temperature

Sketch five outdoor or window-view landscape studies, separating foreground, middle ground and background

Apply atmospheric perspective by reducing contrast and detail with distance in at least two studies

Draw three tree forms and two foliage masses using varied stroke direction and pressure

Render a sky and cloud study with graded wash or blended graphite

Draw the human figure in correct proportion using the eight-head canon and check it against a live or mirror pose

Sketch gesture drawings of 10 poses at 30 to 60 seconds each to capture line of action

Locate and mark major anatomical landmarks (clavicle, sternum, iliac crest, patella, elbow) on three figure drawings

Draw hands, feet and a head in three-quarter view with basic construction shapes

Create a dated timeline of Indian art from Indus Valley and Ajanta through Mughal, Rajput, Company and Bengal School to contemporary practice

Describe the subject matter, medium and key stylistic features of Ajanta murals, Mughal miniature painting and Rajput painting in your own notes

Draw a motif study inspired by a traditional form such as Madhubani, Warli, Pattachitra or Kalamkari, copying structure rather than tracing

Compare two Indian art traditions in a short written analysis of 200 words covering patronage, technique and purpose

Build a timeline of Western art movements from Renaissance and Baroque through Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism and Expressionism

List three identifying visual traits of each movement and match them to one representative work by title and artist

Design one poster with a clear hierarchy: headline, sub-headline, visual and call-to-action, using no more than three type sizes

Write a 100-word rationale explaining the layout grid, colour choice and typographic hierarchy of your poster

Assemble and sequence a portfolio of your best 10 works covering still life, landscape, figure, colour and applied art

Complete two timed mock papers under exam conditions, one theory set and one practical composition in three hours

Audit every earlier deliverable against the syllabus checklist and redo the two weakest pieces

Write a one-page project statement describing your theme, process and materials for the final project work