DRAFT 2025-2026 College Catalog DRAFT [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ART 213 - Life Drawing I 3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours 2 lecture periods 3 lab periods Drawing of human figures using the two-dimension concept as a graphic vehicle of expression. Includes gesture and contour drawing, varied time length poses, drawing problems, variety of materials, and individual and group critiques of work.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 110 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate drawing processes using the human figure as subject via gesture drawing.
- Develop perceptual skills of positive and negative shapes through contour drawing of the figure.
- Display skill sets of perception through varied time-length poses.
- Analyze and address drawing problems of anatomical proportions and compositional issues.
- Develop abilities to work with a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials.
- Contribute to individual and group critiques.
Outline:
- Gesture Drawing of the Figure
- Contour Drawing of the Figure
- Varied Time-Length Poses – From One Minute Poses to 5 Hour Poses
- Drawing Problems
- Line
- Body proportions and anatomical relationships
- Compositional elements
- Figure ground relationships
- Value
- Negative space
- Variety of Materials
- Charcoal
- Ink
- Graphite
- Conte
- Crayon
- Non traditional
VI. Individual and Group Critiques of Work
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