VA310 Advanced Drawing I
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Visual Arts and Visual Communications Design
Roman Sulejmanpašić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
" The aims of this course are to: • Give students the tools to develop a sophisticated and rigorous body of work • Give students the tools to evaluate both formal and conceptual dimensions of their studio practice • Offer students an expanded understanding and definition of what drawing is and how they, as artists mark the world • Give students a greater understanding of and experience with drawing materials that are both traditional and inventive"
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Drawing from observation, Brian Curtis
Additional Literature
Rapid Viz: A New Method for the Rapid Visualization of Ideas 3rd Edition by Kurt Hanks How to Draw: drawing and sketching objects and environments from your imagination Paperback – December 15, 2013 by Scott Robertson (Author, Editor), Thomas Bertling (Author)Teaching Methods
Activity in debates
Presentations
Writen assignment
Midterm paper
Final assingment
Self-evaluation.
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course, policies and course material | FAQ, Course manual |
| 2 | Gesture Drawing | Rapid Viz, Kurt Hanks and Larry Belliston |
| 3 | "Seeing Through" Forms | Drawing from observation, Brian Curtis |
| 4 | "Seeing Through" Forms 2 Complex Objects | Glenn Vilppu, drawing manual |
| 5 | "Seeing Through" Forms 3 Grouped Objects | Keys to Drawing with Imagination, Bert Dodson |
| 6 | Inventing Form | Betty Edwards: “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” |
| 7 | Invent a Still Life | Drawing from observation, Brian Curtis |
| 8 | Character Breakdown | Rapid Viz, Kurt Hanks and Larry Belliston |
| 9 | MIDTERM SUBMITION | |
| 10 | Architecture Breakdown | Keys to Drawing with Imagination, Bert Dodson |
| 11 | Invent a Robot / Vehicle | Glenn Vilppu, drawing manual |
| 12 | Combining / Inventing imagery | Framed Ink, Drawing and composition for visual storytellers, Marcos Mateu-Mestre |
| 13 | Invent a Birdhouse | Drawing from observation, Brian Curtis |
| 14 | Portfolio Development | How to be an Illustrator, Darrel Rees |
| 15 | Final Assignment / Final Exam / Final review of the course | presentations / discussions |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA310.1 | Course | Tuesday 09:00 - 11:50 | A B.16 - VACD Drawing Studio | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00 - 16:00 | B F2.23 | |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 13:00 | B F2.23 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Assignment
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 5
Attendance/activity/Critique
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 4 5
Assingnments/Drawings-completed outside of class
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 5
Student Disseminations and Reviews
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 4
Assignments / Presentations
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 3 4 5
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 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
15 hours ⏳ (15 week × 1 h)
Assignments / Presentations
30 hours ⏳ (15 week × 2 h)
Attendance/activity/Critique
15 hours ⏳ (15 week × 1 h)
Student Disseminations and Reviews
15 hours ⏳ (15 week × 1 h)
Assignments/Drawings-completed outside of class
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Final Assignment / Final Exam
30 hours ⏳ (2 week × 15 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 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 [VA310] 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 Oct 10, 2025 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| VA310 | Advanced Drawing I | 0 | 3 | 6 | Tuesday 09:00-12:00 | |||||
| Prerequisite | Junior Standing | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Roman Sulejmanpašić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 13:00-16:00 Thursday: 10:00-13:00 |
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| rsulejmanpasic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | " The aims of this course are to: • Give students the tools to develop a sophisticated and rigorous body of work • Give students the tools to evaluate both formal and conceptual dimensions of their studio practice • Offer students an expanded understanding and definition of what drawing is and how they, as artists mark the world • Give students a greater understanding of and experience with drawing materials that are both traditional and inventive" |
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| Textbook | Drawing from observation, Brian Curtis | |||||||||
| 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 | Activity in debates, presentations, writen assignment, midterm paper, final assingment, self-evaluation. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Hybrid / blended | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course, policies and course material | FAQ, Course manual | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Gesture Drawing | Rapid Viz, Kurt Hanks and Larry Belliston | ||||||||
| Week 3 | "Seeing Through" Forms | Drawing from observation, Brian Curtis | ||||||||
| Week 4 | "Seeing Through" Forms 2 Complex Objects | Glenn Vilppu, drawing manual | ||||||||
| Week 5 | "Seeing Through" Forms 3 Grouped Objects | Keys to Drawing with Imagination, Bert Dodson | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Inventing Form | Betty Edwards: “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Invent a Still Life | Drawing from observation, Brian Curtis | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Character Breakdown | Rapid Viz, Kurt Hanks and Larry Belliston | ||||||||
| Week 9 | MIDTERM SUBMITION | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Architecture Breakdown | Keys to Drawing with Imagination, Bert Dodson | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Invent a Robot / Vehicle | Glenn Vilppu, drawing manual | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Combining / Inventing imagery | Framed Ink, Drawing and composition for visual storytellers, Marcos Mateu-Mestre | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Invent a Birdhouse | Drawing from observation, Brian Curtis | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Portfolio Development | How to be an Illustrator, Darrel Rees | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Final Assignment / Final Exam / Final review of the course | presentations / discussions | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Assignment | 1 | 20 | 1,2,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Attendance/activity/Critique | 2 | 15 | 2,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Assingnments/Drawings-completed outside of class | 7 | 20 | 1,2,3,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Student Disseminations and Reviews | 2 | 15 | 1,2,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Assignments / Presentations | 7 | 30 | 1,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 1 | 15 | 15 | Assignments / Presentations | 2 | 15 | 30 | |||
| Attendance/activity/Critique | 1 | 15 | 15 | Student Disseminations and Reviews | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Assignments/Drawings-completed outside of class | 3 | 15 | 45 | Final Assignment / Final Exam | 15 | 2 | 30 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 23/10/2025 | |||||||||