Visual Techniques
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of art and design, covering the elements and principles that shape effective visual communication. Through step-by-step instruction, demonstrations, and guided exercises, students will explore various media and techniques to develop their visual expression. The course builds a strong foundation for illustration, concept development, and presentation skills essential in the fashion design process.
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Outcomes:
- To be knowledgeable of the basic principles and techniques in monochromatic drawing and rendering.
- To learn to model forms realistically through application of light and shade to strengthen and enrich design quality of the drawing.
- To master the illusion of depth through overlapping shapes, diminishing sizes, converging lines, foreshortening to simulate three-dimensional space.
- To produce freehand drawings as an effective communication tool in design.
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The semester begins in AUGUST 2025
This course runs for 1 semester, or approximately 4 to 5 months.
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SCHEDULE:
Visual Techniques - C | FACE TO FACE
Monday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | September 1, 2025 - January 19, 2026
Visual Techniques - B | ONLINE
Friday | (Synchronous) 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | (Asynchronous) 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | August 29, 2025 - January 16, 2026
NOTE: Class schedules may change without prior notice. Our Admissions Office will be in touch with enrolled students for any updates or changes to this class schedule.
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COURSE OUTLINE
Week 1: Introduction to Drawing
Week 2: Elements of Art
Week 3: Forms and Shadows
Week 4: Drawing Organic Forms with 3D Forms
Week 5: Depth
Week 6: Landscape Freehand Drawing
Week 7: Perspective Drawing
Week 8: Principles of Art
Week 9: Midterms
Week 10: Human Form
Week 11: Emotion
Week 12: Full Figure Drawing from Life
Week 13: Handling Form and Clothing
Week 14: Types of Illustrations
Week 15: Styles and Techniques in Illustration
Week 16: Visual Hierarchy
Week 17: Consultation for Finals
Week 18: Finals
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Payment Terms:
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Enrolling students have the option to settle tuition for this course in full upon enrollment, or avail of our 2-part Installment Plan. Please click on the appropriate payment term upon checkout to confirm your initial enrollment.
ONLINE
- Full Payment
- Upon Enrollment: PHP 36,374.87
- 2-Part Installment Plan
- Upon Enrollment: PHP 19,687.43
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- 2nd Payment: PHP 19,687.43
- 12-Part Installment Plan (via Bukas)
- If you choose to avail of this installment plan, please contact our Admission Office at admissions@sofa.edu.ph.
FACE-TO-FACE
- Full Payment
- Upon Enrollment: PHP 36,374.87
- 2-Part Installment Plan
- Upon Enrollment: PHP 19,687.43
- 2nd Payment: PHP 19,687.43
- 12-Part Installment Plan (via Bukas)
- If you choose to avail of this installment plan, please contact our Admission Office at admissions@sofa.edu.ph.
NOTE: For students availing the 2-part Installment Plan, succeeding payments may be settled directly with our Finance Office. Post-dated checks will be required for all installment plans. For more information, kindly email admissions@sofa.edu.ph.