ARCH110 Freehand Drawing
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Architecture
Lejla Krivošić
Course Lecturer
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:
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 assignmentsTeaching 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
| 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)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH110.1 | Course | Thursday 10:00 - 11:50 | A B.16 - VACD Drawing Studio | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Final Project
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Midterm Project
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 3 4 5 6 7
Homeworks
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Sketching Exams
AI: Not AllowedAlignment 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.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
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.
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.
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.
Syllabus Last Updated on Feb 02, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| ARCH110 | Freehand Drawing | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Lejla Krivošić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 10:00-12:00 Tuesday: 9:00-14:00 Friday: 10:00-13:00 |
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| dleila@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | 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. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Drawing: Space, Form, & Expression, Enstice, Wayne; & Peters, Melody; Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Edwards, Betty | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course and discussion of important aspects. | |||||||||
| Week 2 | One Box | Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Two boxes | Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Pyramid | Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Sketching Exam | Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Rectangle | Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Two boxes + Pyramid / homework | Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague | ||||||||
| Week 9 | One Chair | Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague | ||||||||
| Week 10 | One Chair + One box | Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague | ||||||||
| Week 11 | One Chair + One box variation | Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Sketching exam + Discussion + Viser | Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Exterior/Artrium Drawing | Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Exterior/Artrium Drawing /homework | Basic Perspective Drawiong, a visual guide; John Maontague | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Exam preparation | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Project | 1 | 30 | 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm Project | 1 | 20 | 2,3,4,5,6,7 | Not Allowed | |
| Homeworks | 2 | 20 | 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 | Not Allowed | |
| Sketching Exams | 2 | 30 | 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 2 | 10 | 20 | Assignments | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Active tutorials | 1 | 5 | 5 | In-Class Work | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Mid-Term Project | 3 | 2 | 6 | Final Project | 8 | 3 | 24 | |||
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| Total Workload Hours = | 75 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 3 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 17/02/2026 | |||||||||