Star Focus
For class 12 & graduates
Course Overview
Embark on your journey to master design, fashion, art, or architecture with Star Focus at Starminds Educations, Kanpur. Tailored for gap-year students or recent graduates, our 300-hour program offers expert guidance and intensive coaching to ace top college entrance exams. Led by seasoned faculty, including NIFT and NID alumni, we cover everything from drawing basics to advanced techniques like human anatomy. With regular assessments, workshops by industry pros, and personalized support, Star Focus equips you for success in both exams and beyond.
Who this course is for?
This course is specifically designed for Class 12 students who are passionate about pursuing a career in design. It caters to individuals who are enthusiastic about exploring their creativity, developing their artistic skills, and laying a strong foundation for future studies in design-related fields. Whether students aspire to pursue disciplines such as graphic design, fashion design, industrial design, or architecture, this course equips them with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel.
Course Highlights
Star Foundation course - Your path to exciting design careers begins here.
Expert Guidance
Led by alumni from institutions like NIFT and NID.
Comprehensive Curriculum
300-hour program covering fundamental to advanced topics
Strategic Preparation
Ace entrance exams with confidence gained through efficient preparation.
Industry Connections
Workshops led by professionals provide insights about industry trends and career prospects.
Course Modules
Elements of Design
Learn about line, shape, color, texture, and form. Understand how these elements interact to create visual harmony and balance. Experiment with composition and layout to convey your artistic vision effectively. Gain insights into the principles of design to elevate your artwork to new heights.
Design Aptitude
Develop a broad understanding of design principles and concepts. They explore the fundamentals of form, function, and aesthetics across various design disciplines. Practical exercises focus on visual composition, problem-solving, and creative expression. Students learn to analyze design elements, such as color, shape, and typography, and their impact on user experience. By honing their design aptitude, students cultivate a versatile skill set applicable to diverse design fields, preparing them for future creative endeavors.
Creative Thinking Techniques
Explore methods to stimulate and expand their imaginative capabilities. Through brainstorming, mind mapping, and lateral thinking exercises, they learn to generate innovative ideas and solutions. Emphasis is placed on breaking conventional thought patterns and fostering unconventional approaches to problem-solving. This module cultivates a mindset of curiosity and experimentation, empowering students to approach challenges with ingenuity and originality in their creative endeavours.
Human Anatomy
Study the structure and proportions of the human body. Learn to accurately depict anatomy, including bones, muscles, and proportions. Understand gesture and movement to capture lifelike poses. Explore anatomy variations across different ages and body types. Practice anatomical drawing techniques to improve your figure drawing skills.
Light & Shade
Learn techniques for rendering highlights, midtones, and shadows effectively. Understand the interplay of light and form to create three-dimensional illusions. Master the art of chiaroscuro to enhance your drawings and paintings.
Colour Theory
Understand the principles of hue, saturation, and value. Learn how colors interact and influence each other. Explore color harmonies and contrasts to create impactful compositions. Discover how to evoke emotions and convey messages through color choices.
Logical Reasoning
Develop critical thinking skills essential for problem-solving and decision-making. They learn to analyse information, identify patterns, and draw valid conclusions through deductive and inductive reasoning. Practical exercises focus on solving puzzles, evaluating arguments, and making logical deductions. By mastering logical reasoning, students enhance their ability to tackle complex problems systematically and make informed judgments, crucial for academic and professional success in various fields.
Object Analysis
Develop critical thinking skills essential for problem-solving and decision-making. They learn to analyse information, identify patterns, and draw valid conclusions through deductive and inductive reasoning. Practical exercises focus on solving puzzles, evaluating arguments, and making logical deductions. By mastering logical reasoning, students enhance their ability to tackle complex problems systematically and make informed judgments, crucial for academic and professional success in various fields.
Storyboarding
Learn the fundamentals of visual storytelling. They explore techniques for planning and organizing sequences of images to convey narratives effectively. Practical exercises focus on creating rough sketches, framing shots, and establishing visual continuity. Students delve into the importance of shot composition, pacing, and scene transitions. By mastering these basics, students develop the skills to translate written narratives into dynamic visual sequences, laying the foundation for effective storytelling in film, animation, and other visual media.
Medium Exploration
Students explore methods to stimulate and expand their imaginative capabilities. Through brainstorming, mind mapping, and lateral thinking exercises, they learn to generate innovative ideas and solutions. Emphasis is placed on breaking conventional thought patterns and fostering unconventional approaches to problem-solving. This module cultivates a mindset of curiosity and experimentation, empowering students to approach challenges with ingenuity and originality in their creative endeavors.
Information for parents
Our tailored program offers expert guidance and intensive coaching to help them excel in entrance exams for top design colleges. Led by experienced faculty, including alumni from prestigious institutions, we focus on honing their skills and fostering creativity. With regular assessments, workshops by industry professionals, and personalized support, we ensure their success and readiness for a rewarding academic journey. Let's support their dreams together with Star Focus!
