Art Courses

Basic Introduction of ICEC Art Courses

Sketching Class

This class focuses on developing students' observation and modeling abilities by teaching basic skills such as lines, light and shadow, and structure, providing a solid foundation for drawing.

Watercolor Class

Students will learn basic watercolor techniques, including color transitions, layering, and color control, to enhance their color expression and imagination, encouraging free creation.

Creative Art Class

The class emphasises stimulating students' creativity and artistic expression, using various forms such as painting, collage, and clay modeling to broaden artistic thinking.

Colored Pencil Class

This class teaches the techniques of colored pencil use, improving detail expression and color control, helping students make breakthroughs in texture and detail representation.

Animation Class

Starting from the basic principles of animation, students will learn character design, dynamic effects, and short film production, laying a foundation for animation creation and producing simple animated films.

College Entrance Art Class

This course is specially designed for students preparing for the art examination in Year 6, focusing on exam skills and intensive training, covering creative sketching, color, and scene sketching to help students achieve excellent results in the entrance exam.

Course Outline and Content

Sketching Class

Basic Sketching Training: Lines and light/shadow relationships
Still Life Sketching: Composition and structure
Portrait Sketching: Proportions and details
Comprehensive Practice: Application of all techniques learned

Watercolor Class

Introduction to Watercolor Techniques: Color layering, wet-on-dry techniques
Thematic Creation: Landscapes, flowers, etc.
Free Creation: Personal expression in artwork

Creative Art Class

Basic Creative Training: Divergent thinking exercises
Use of Mixed Media: Oil pastels, watercolor, acrylics, collage
Thematic Creation: Creative expression based on self-chosen themes

Colored Pencil Class

Colored Pencil Technique Practice: Color layering and blending
Still Life Practice: Composition and color usage
Texture Representation: Detailed textures and tactile effects
Creative Expression: Personalised colored pencil artworks

Animation Class

Basic Animation Theory: Learn the principles of animation, including frame rate, timeline, and cinematographic language
Basic Animation Practice: Create simple animation loops
Character Design and Expression Animation: Design animation characters and work on facial expression and motion design
Animated Short Film Production: From script to storyboarding, animation production, and editing, students will complete a personal animated short.

College Entrance Art Class

Intensive Sketching Training: Still life, plaster figures, portrait sketches; practice foundational sketching for exams • Basic Color Training: Learning the use of watercolors, gouache, and acrylics, with exam exercises based on still life and landscapes
Daily Quick Sketching Practice: Figure sketches, dynamic sketches, improving performance under exam conditions
Mock Exam Training: Simulate exam conditions, practice complete test papers, including time control and consistent performance

Teaching Goals

Sketching Coarse

Master basic modeling techniques, cultivate students' observational and analytical skills, and complete basic still life and portrait sketches.

Watercolor Course

Master watercolor techniques, improve color control and understanding, and create unique watercolor works.

Creative Art Class

Stimulate students' creative thinking and artistic expression, cultivate personalised creation, and produce distinct personal artworks.

Colored Pencil Class

Master colored pencil techniques, enhance detail expression and color control, and complete delicate and expressive colored pencil works.

Animation Class

Master the basic principles and techniques of animation, with the ability to complete simple animated short films, and become familiar with character design and dynamic effects.

College Entrance Art Class

Focus on exam-related drawing materials, techniques, and themes, learn expression techniques, and enhance students' competitiveness for achieving excellent results in the entrance exam.

Enrollment and Admission Criteria

Sketching Coarse

Suitable for beginners or students with basic sketching ability, especially teenagers and adults who want to build a solid drawing foundation.

Watercolor Course

Suitable for students interested in watercolor painting, with some basic drawing experience preferred.

Creative Art Class

Suitable for teenagers and children who wish to enhance their creative thinking.

Colored Pencil Class

Suitable for students who enjoy color expression, with basic drawing skills preferred.

Animation Class

Suitable for teenagers interested in animation creation with some drawing foundation.

College Entrance Art Class

Suitable for senior secondary school students preparing for the art exam in the college entrance examination, or those planning to apply for art-related university programmes.

Admission Criteria

Interest in drawing, animation, or art entrance exams, with the ability to commit to long-term learning.
Good learning attitude and artistic enthusiasm.
For the College Entrance Art Course, students need to submit artworks or take a basic test to determine the appropriate training direction and learning level.

Enrollment Target

ICEC's art courses cover various directions including drawing, creativity, animation, and college entrance preparation. The courses emphasise both fundamental training and creativity, as well as exam preparation needs. (The addition of the College Entrance Art Course provides systematic exam training for students who wish to select art or apply for art universities, ensuring they are well-prepared in both professional skills and exam techniques.) The overall curriculum helps students comprehensively improve their artistic literacy, offering a wide range of learning paths and future development options.