ART-200 Figure Drawing I

Representation and dynamic drawing of human figure based on observation of organic relationship, gestures, action, motion and rhythm.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ART-103

Department

• Visual and Performing Arts

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ART 200: Figure Drawing I

Department

Visual and Performing Arts

Course Description

Representation and dynamic drawing of human figure based on observation of organic relationship, gestures, action, motion and rhythm.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	4
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

ART-103

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Observe and identify proportional relationships relating to the figure.
2. Identify and illustrate the essential skeletal and muscular landmarks of the body.
3. Demonstrate basic modeling techniques associated with defining the human form.
4. Demonstrate the basic principles of perspective, the picture plane and foreshortening.
5. Demonstrate courtesy when working with models.

Topic Outline

1.  Proportional systems
2. General observations about the figure
3. Weekly lectures about skeletal and muscular features, relationships and actions
4. Weekly anatomical drawings from the skeleton and copies of master drawings.
5. Gesture drawings (30 seconds)
   1. To capture the model’s pose and energy
   2. To capture the model’s pose and energy
6.  Drawings from short poses (5 – 20 minutes)
   1. To establish composition, proportions, and/or values
7. Drawings from long poses (2 – 6 hours)
   1. Rendered shading using charcoal or graphite
   2. Drawing on toned paper
   3. Composition of a finished piece
8. Individual portfolio reviews