ARCH110 Freehand Drawing


ARCH110 Freehand Drawing

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Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Semester
Spring
Course Code
ARCH110
Weekly Hours
1 Teaching + 1 Practice
ECTS
3
Prerequisites
None
Teaching Mode Delivery
Face-to-face
Prerequisite For
-
Teaching Mode Delivery Notes
-
Cycle
I Cycle
Prof. Jane Doe

Lejla Krivošić

Course Lecturer

Position
Assistant Professor Dr.
Phone
033 957 238
Assistant(s)
N/A
Assistant E-mail

Course Objectives

Freehand Drawing is organized around the concepts for drawing from perception. It is based on working from still life, architecture, landscape, and photo collages. The objectives are to examine the various components of drawing: line, value, texture, composition, and spatial dynamics. The use of these components should enable the students to be able to visualize their ideas and communicate using lines.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1
Demonstrate the understanding of perspective drawing.
2
Demonstrate the ability to present the simple geometric bodies to the paper using measures and proportion
3
Perform the ability to use different presentation techniques of objects to the paper.
4
Perform ability to draw from observation.

Course Materials

Required Textbook

Drawing: Space, Form, & Expression, Enstice, Wayne; & Peters, Melody; Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Edwards, Betty

Additional Literature
handouts and research assignments

Teaching Methods

Classes will consist of short lectures, critiques, and studio work
Class lectures will be supplemented by visual examples
Substantial work outside of class is required with weekly drawing assignments
There will be a number of field trips for drawing on location

Weekly Topics

This weekly planning is subject to change with advance notice.
Week Topic Readings / References
1 Introduction to the course and discussion of important aspects.
2 One Box Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague
3 Two boxes Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague
4 Pyramid Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague
5 Sketching Exam Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague
6 Rectangle Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague
7 Two boxes + Pyramid / homework Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague
8 Mid-Term Exam Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague
9 One Chair Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague
10 One Chair + One box Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague
11 One Chair + One box variation Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague
12 Sketching exam + Discussion + Viser Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague
13 Exterior/Artrium Drawing Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague
14 Exterior/Artrium Drawing /homework Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague
15 Exam preparation

Course Schedule (All Sections)

SectionTypeDay 1Venue 1Day 2Venue 2
ARCH110.1 Course Thursday 10:00 - 11:50 A B.16 - VACD Drawing Studio - -

Office Hours & Room

DayTimeOfficeNotes
Monday 10:00 - 12:00 A F3.9 B
Tuesday 09:00 - 14:00 A F3.9 B
Friday 10:00 - 13:00 A F3.9 B

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Assessment Components

30%x1
Final Project
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes :  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14

20%x1
Midterm Project
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes :  2  3  4  5  6  7

20%x2
Homeworks
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes :  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14

30%x2
Sketching Exams
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes :  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14

IUS Grading System

Grading Scale IUS Grading System IUS Coeff. Letter (B&H) Numerical (B&H)
0 - 44 F 0 F 5
45 - 54 E 1
55 - 64 C 2 E 6
65 - 69 C+ 2.3 D 7
70 -74 B- 2.7
75 - 79 B 3 C 8
80 - 84 B+ 3.3
85 - 94 A- 3.7 B 9
95 - 100 A 4 A 10

Late Work Policy

Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.

ECTS Credit Calculation

📚 Student Workload

This 3 ECTS credit course corresponds to 75 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:

Lecture Hours

20 hours ⏳ (10 week × 2 h)

Assignments

10 hours ⏳ (10 week × 1 h)

Active tutorials

5 hours ⏳ (5 week × 1 h)

In-Class Work

10 hours ⏳ (10 week × 1 h)

Mid-Term Project

6 hours ⏳ (2 week × 3 h)

Final Project

24 hours ⏳ (3 week × 8 h)

75 Total Workload Hours

3 ECTS Credits


Course Policies

Academic Integrity

All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.

Technology & AI Policy

Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.

Communication Policy

All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ARCH110] in the subject line.

Academic Quality Assurance Policy

Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.

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Learning Tips

Engage Actively

Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.

Read and Review Purposefully

Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.

Think Critically in Assignments

Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.

Ask Questions Early

Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.

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