K-Design Specialist Course
.Precision
.Disciplin
.Mastery
1-Year Intensive Curriculum
Duration: 52 Weeks
(Weekly Rotation: Drawing & Painting)
Instructor
Dr. Han Yoon Jung (Ph.D.)
With over 15 years of teaching experience at prestigious institutions like Sejong University, Sogang University, and State University of New York, Y.J. Han brings a wealth of expertise to our artistic community.
1 year Curriculum Roadmap
The Grammar of Design (Months 1-3)
Month 1 - Fundamentals of Visual Language
Focus: Understanding the building blocks: Line, Shape, and Color.
Week 1 (Drawing) / Line & Observation
Contour and gesture drawing to understand line weight and expressive power .
Week 2 (Drawing) / Shape & Form
Simplifying complex objects into spheres, cubes, and cylinders .
Week 3 (Design) / Point, Line, Plane
Arranging basic elements to create movement and balance in abstract compositions .
Week 4 (Design) / Color Introduction
Creating swatches to understand warm/cool contrasts and the psychological effects of color.
Month 2 - Perspective & Space
Focus: Creating depth and understanding spatial logic.
Week 5 (Drawing)/ 1-Point Perspective
Drawing interiors and exteriors using a single vanishing point .
Week 6 (Drawing)/ 2-Point Perspective
Drawing angled objects and streets to understand complex space .
Week 7 (Design)/ Proportion & Scale
Experimenting with size relationships to create visual hierarchy .
Week 8 (Design)/ Texture & Pattern.
Using repetition to create visual texture and rhythm .
Month 3 - Light, Shadow & Contrast
Focus: Capturing volume and controlling visual flow.
Week 9 (Drawing)/ Gesture & Movement
Rapid sketching to capture energy and flow .
Week 10 (Drawing)/ Chiaroscuro
Shading studies emphasizing light direction, cast shadows, and form shadows .
Week 11 (Design)/ Positive & Negative Space
Abstract compositions exploring the balance between subject and background .
Week 12 (Design)/ Color & Contrast
Testing complementary and triadic color schemes for visual impact .
Composition & Hierarchy (Months 4-6)
Month 4 - Spatial Composition
Focus: Organizing complex elements within a frame.
Week 13 (Drawing)/ Multi-Object Perspective
Applying perspective rules to complex still-life arrangements
Week 14 (Drawing)/ Focal Points
Using scale and contrast to guide the viewer’s eye to the most important element .
Week 15 (Design)/ Material Representation
Rendering wood, metal, and glass textures in design sketches .
Week 16 (Design)/ Repetition & Rhythm
Creating visual rhythm through repeated shapes and colors .
Month 5 - Advanced Color & Communication
Focus: Using color strategically for emphasis and mood.
Week 17 (Design)/ Advanced Color Theory
Applying split-complementary and triadic schemes .
Week 18 (Design)/ Hierarchy via Color
Designing mini-posters where color defines the focal point .
Week 19 (Drawing)/ Complex Forms
Drawing overlapping planes and interiors using precise perspective .
Week 20 (Drawing)/ Texture Integration
Rendering light and shadow on complex, textured surfaces .
Month 6 - Layout Principles
Focus: Balance, proportion, and clarity.
Week 21 (Design)/ Balance
Exploring symmetrical vs. asymmetrical balance in layout .
Week 22 (Design)/ Proportion Application
Designing posters with multiple visual elements .
Week 23 (Drawing)/ Contour Refinement
Focusing on line weight to separate overlapping forms .
Week 24 (Drawing)/ Spatial Layering
Creating depth through foreground, middle-ground, and background layering .
Narrative & Storytelling (Months 7-9)
Month 7 - Visual Storytelling
Focus: Leading the eye and telling a story.
Week 25 (Design)/ Hierarchy Studies
Small-scale studies manipulating scale to change the focal point .
Week 26 (Design)/ Layout Flow
Designing brochures or infographics that guide eye movement .
Week 27 (Design)/ Rhythm.
Using repeated motifs to create unity across a design .
Week 28 (Design)/ Unity & Contrast
Combining diversity with cohesion for a polished look .
Month 8 - Advanced Environment & Atmosphere
Focus: Designing spaces and moods.
Week 29 (Drawing)/ Environmental Perspective
Sketching cityscapes or landscapes with depth .
Week 30 (Design)/ Multiple Focal Points
Handling complex layouts with competing points of interest .
Week 31 (Design)/ Material Identity
Conveying surface quality (matte, glossy, rough) in design concepts .
Week 32 (Design)/ Atmospheric Color
Using color temperature to suggest lighting conditions and mood .
Month 9 - Creative Narrative
Focus: Symbolism and sequential design.
Week 33 (Drawing)/ Symbolism
Translating ideas into simplified icons and symbols .
Week 34 (Design)/ Storyboarding
Planning narrative sequences and flow .
Weeks 35-36 (Design)/ Narrative Execution
Creating book covers or multi-panel compositions that tell a story using texture and color .
Integrated Design Projects (Months 10-12)
Month 10 - Thematic Development
Focus: Concept generation and project planning.
Weeks 37-38/ Concept & Planning
Brainstorming themes, mind-mapping, and creating value studies/thumbnails .
Weeks 39-40/ Project Execution
Blocking in main shapes and refining final details for a thematic design project .
Month 11 - Contemporary Abstraction
Focus: Simplification and large-scale rhythm.
Week 41 (Drawing)/ Gestural Abstraction
capturing energy rather than realism .
Week 42 (Design)/ Simplification
Reducing complex objects into flat geometric shapes and colors .
Weeks 43-44/ Large-Scale Abstract
Creating expansive compositions that emphasize rhythm and flow .
Month 12 - Advanced Application & Typography
Focus: Professional integration and portfolio readiness.
Weeks 45-46/ Complex Layouts
Designing multi-component layouts (brochures, mockups) ensuring hierarchy and clarity .
Week 47/ Experimental Media
Mixing markers, watercolor, and colored pencil for unique textures .
Weeks 48-49/ Typography
Integrating text with visuals, focusing on font choice, spacing, and readability .
Weeks 50-52/ Final Challenge & Portfolio
Solving a complex visual communication problem and curating the final portfolio .
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