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.
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 100
CS27/SP
Description
Drawing from observation, translating ideas into
visual representations, and compositional
organization are fundamental to any creative
practice. An invaluable skill, drawing is broadly
applicable to creative interests and careers
including illustration, communication design,
animation, architecture and beyond. Develop your
perceptual and descriptive skills in this
introduction to drawing using a variety of media,
techniques and subject matter. You will be
introduced to drawing as a means of visual
investigation, exploring studies in line, shape,
perspective, proportion, positive and negative
space. This course is an ideal, supportive
learning environment if you are new to the
practice of drawing, want to learn more formal
approaches to drawing, or are looking to continue
developing your drawing skills.
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 155
27/SP
Description
Students in this course are introduced to
diverse
methods and approaches within the practice of
illustration. A range of pictorial strategies
will be explored in the investigation and
illumination of rich cultural questions. This
course balances the development of technical
skills with critical engagement of complex
thematic content. The strengthening of drawing
abilities is of central importance. Wet, dry and
digital media are explored independently and
combined. Media covered may include watercolour
and acrylic paints, pen and ink, coloured
pencils, collage, and Adobe software. Emphasis is
placed on an iterative process of learning, where
students are able to return to the same challenge
after the benefit of a class critique of their
first attempt.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
Foundation Studio Courses
FNDT 155
27/SP
Description
Students in this course are introduced to
diverse
methods and approaches within the practice of
illustration. A range of pictorial strategies
will be explored in the investigation and
illumination of rich cultural questions. This
course balances the development of technical
skills with critical engagement of complex
thematic content. The strengthening of drawing
abilities is of central importance. Wet, dry and
digital media are explored independently and
combined. Media covered may include watercolour
and acrylic paints, pen and ink, coloured
pencils, collage, and Adobe software. Emphasis is
placed on an iterative process of learning, where
students are able to return to the same challenge
after the benefit of a class critique of their
first attempt.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
Drawing
DRWG 208
27/SP
Description
This studio course provides focused studio time
to
explore perceptual and conceptual approaches to
drawing. Students will explore the use of various
drawing materials and tools. Techniques will
investigate methods to build hand-eye coordination
and ways to use imagery as a base for creative
exploration. Experimental and process-related
approaches to drawing will be incorporated to
expand students' understanding of what a drawing
can be. Activities include working from still
life, live models, inventive exploration,
collaborative exercises, and engaging in
historical and contemporary research. Discussions
and individual/group critiques develop critical
and analytical skills. The curriculum may include
a variety of approaches including readings, artist
presentations and field trips.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
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.
Foundation Studio Courses
FNDT 108
26/FA
Description
This course explores a range of creative
processes to develop ways to connect thinking,
making, and writing in an art and design context.
Students will learn to contextualize projects in
social, political, ecological and personal ways
and engage in creative problem solving through
iteration, experimentation, improvisation, and
adapting to accidental discoveries as a generative
part of the creative process. Through
process-based learning and practice, students will
experiment with interdisciplinary explorations
framed by research skill development through
collaborative projects, peer reviews, discussions,
individual assignments, and critique-based studio
sessions. Students will produce multiple versions
of ideas from concept to content to creatively
solve problems while determining new ways to view
art + design practice overall.
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.
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