CORE DRAWING & PAINTING
About the Course
The Drawing & Painting Program is full time and requires three years to complete.
Samsara's curriculum is designed to take a student of any skill level and advance their ability. The system has a clear and efficient teaching style based on individual critiques and growth combined with group seminars. Crucial importance is given to drawing and educating the artist's eye which is the basis of all art disciplines including Painting, Sculpture, and Digital Art.
Duration of the Course
The time taken to finish the course varies by individual as it depends on the time taken to complete each project - as each student learns at a different pace. Normally it requires a minimum of 3 years (12 Terms) to complete the entire Drawing and Painting Programme. Each academic year is divided into 4 Terms.
Minimum Enrollment
The minimum enrollment time is 1 Term (10 weeks). You can study in a continuous or discontinuous manner for any duration from 1 Term to 3 years. If you study for a lesser time than 3 years you might only finish a small part of the curriculum. But when you return, your course continues exactly from where you left.
Individual Centered Approach
Each student does the assignments at their own pace and advances through the course program in a progressive way. Each day students have a different teacher who offers individual feedback ensuring that the student is learning the concepts taught and developing a working methodology to create art.
Develop your Artistic Voice
We aim to teach students not to copy their subjects but learn to interpret through a series of artistic decisions, self-critique and analysis so that they will continue to develop and be self-sustaining artists. Thus we empower our graduates to find success beyond the confines of the classroom.
Curriculum
Our Core Study is comprised of carefully designed exercises divided into Studio Projects and Model Room Projects. It begins with the teaching of drawing principles, particularly from life. Each individual project increases in complexity and relies on skills gained from previous projects. Once all the drawing projects are completed students begin painting.
Seminars
The Core Study is supported by group lectures, exercises, and practical demos that cover various topics necessary to be a professional artist in the contemporary art world. These seminars include topics such as Art History, Materials & Resources, Quick Sketching, Composition & Abstraction, Business of Art, etc. The seminar that students have depends on what year the student is in.
Schedule
Fees
The academy uses a Term Schedule. It is divided into Monsoon, Fall, Winter and Summer Terms in a year. Each term is 10 weeks. The minimum enrollment for the course is 1 term. If students enrol only for one term, they will only go through a part of the Drawing Course as per the curriculum. You can start the course at the beginning of any term in the year.
See Term Dates in Admissions Page.
Timing : Monday to Friday (10 am to 8pm)
All students are encouraged to participate in the evening lectures and demonstrations on materials & techniques held during the academic year.
Students are billed on a term-to-term basis. Payments are due one month prior to the first day of class each term. Students are required to keep their financial accounts current. Art supplies are not included in the Annual Tuition Fee.
Fees Per Term (10 weeks) : 84,500 INR+ 18% GST
One Year Fee ( 4 Terms) : 3,38,000 INR + 18% GST
The Fees is subject to change each academic year. Please review our Terms, Conditions, and Policies before enrollment. Art Supplies and accommodation are not included in the Tuition Fees. There are no refunds or makeup sessions if a participant misses a day of the program due to illness, special events, or any other personal commitments.
