ART-200 Figure Drawing I

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

Prerequisite

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

Visual and Performing Arts

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

Letter

ART-103

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

Proportional systems
General observations about the figure
Weekly lectures about skeletal and muscular features, relationships and actions
Weekly anatomical drawings from the skeleton and copies of master drawings.
Gesture drawings (30 seconds)
1. To capture the model’s pose and energy
2. To capture the model’s pose and energy
Drawings from short poses (5 – 20 minutes)
1. To establish composition, proportions, and/or values
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
Individual portfolio reviews