(I) Digital Drawing Basics

This module will begin with a brief introduction to computer graphics concepts, followed by a brief case study on digital graphics trends and applications. This will be followed by an introduction to the Krita interface and basic operations. Afterwards, the instructor will lead students in a simple draft exercise to familiarize them with the use of the tablet. Students will start with simple line drawings of objects, and then gradually try advanced skills such as shading and coloring. The instructor will also arrange draft exercises of varying levels of difficulty according to different students' abilities, so that students of different artistic caliber can benefit from the class.



(This course provides an educational experience for beginners who are interested in computer graphics from elementary to profound. Teachers will introduce the beginner's concepts of drawing. Through classroom exercises, students will be able to improve their drawing thinking skills. They will be inspired to explore freely and their drawing style will be developed gradually.

The course will first introduce the concept of computer graphics so that students can learn the similarities and differences between digital painting and traditional painting. Afterwards, students will get to know how to use the basic tools of computer graphics. After students are familiar with the use of tools, they will learn basic figure drawing techniques. During the exercises, they will learn the complete drawing process and become familiar with the ideas and the main points of drawing from the draft to the first coloring and then to the final drawing.

During the exercises, the instructor will also share websites for portfolios, material resources, and design inspirations, so that students can learn independently after class.

1. Computer graphics basics
2. Digital drawing trends and applications
3. Introduction to Krita and its basic operations
4. Basic operations of the brush
5. Common shortcut keys
6. Layer mode basics
7. Clipping masks basics
8. Sketching exercises (to understand the idea of painting, how to observe objects and draw simple lines, expressing light and shadow conditions))