A. Basic drawing techniques Study of drawing techniques (line and chiaroscuro) for the construction of an object. Acquisition of a method to reach a correct proportion of an object or a composition and how to insert it inside a plane surface. B. Drawing of still life Deepening the notions learned in the first lesson and especially the chiaroscuro. Theory of shadows and basic concepts of perspective. Knowledge of the main technical means for drawing: graphite, charcoal, sanguine, pen, pastel. In this lesson the students will drawing a composition made of different objects. C. Basic pictorial techniques I Knowledge and study of the basic theories of color through the use of acrylic, pastel and derivative tempera. D. Basic pictorial techniques II Study of light-color relations on different materials as glass, wood, metal, a drapery. Color rendering and brightness in portraying objects. E. Advanced pictorial techniques I Generic approach to more traditional painting techniques: tempera and acrylics,. History and basic notions for their use. F. Advanced pictorial techniques II Deepening of the techniques of the previous unit. Use of oil and watercolor. G. Personal Research In-depth study of one or more techniques chosen by the student. Search for a personal style.