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Vjeko Sager

Lecturer

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Education:

BA
Master of Applied Arts (Painting)

Bio

Vjeko Sager started his career as a professor in Painting Techniques at the University of Applied Arts in Belgrade, former Yugoslavia. In 1994 he moved to Canada, and in 2003 he joined ECU. He has delivered more than 70 different courses in visual arts, design, illustration, foundation and continuing studies and has participated in more than 50 international exhibitions.

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Research Interests

Vjeko Sager uses drawing to explore intersections between visual arts, philosophy and technology. His works investigate alternative creative methods and visual concepts. He facilitates the Drawing Room at ECU, which promotes drawing through a variety of methods and techniques. Vjeko’s studies on colour theory are implemented into curriculum at several universities around the world and his artworks continually inspire artists, architects and designers with a vision into the future.

Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Drawing CSDR 112 CS26/FA

Description

Pursue an in-depth study of the human figure through drawing. Using both skeletal and live model sessions, you will learn to render the human anatomical structure using direct observation, measuring proportion and composition techniques. Practice different technical methods such as gesture or contour drawing to capture and convey the form, energy and emotion of various poses. In-class exercises will include short and long poses, and sketching for more complex and experimental compositions. This course is suitable for those with previous drawing experience.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Foundation Studio Courses FNDT 165 26/FA

Description

Foundation Core is an introduction to a breadth of conceptual, technical and disciplinary approaches that includes 2D, 3D and 4D disciplines. Exploring different forms of conceptual and material-based inquiry, this studio course focuses on the understanding and articulation of core values shared across contemporary art, design, and media disciplines. Foundation Core emphasizes practices and concepts that provide a solid platform for any of the degree-focused studio cores offered in the second semester.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Drawing DRWG 215 26/FA

Description

This course employs the human figure as a basis for critical and technical study. Students are encouraged to explore contemporary methods of drawing the human figure that consider various issues related to the politics of the body. This course emphasizes life drawing sessions with live model(s). Presentations, discussions and critiques are an integral part of the course.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.