Life Drawing Lab provides an opportunity for student artists of all experience levels to further develop their skills with observational-based drawing. Working primarily with the human figure, students build increased understanding of the poetic, dynamic, and inherently abstract nature of drawing, while paying close attention to the potential of formal elements such as shape, line, form, and the creation of pictorial space. Although each class period provides structures and activities within which students work, the ultimate aim of this class to allow students the time and space necessary to further develop their drawing skills so as to best support individual projects and concerns. Class time is divided between drawing from life, discussing student work, and examining the use of the figure in visual art, using both contemporary and historical examples. Please note that this course may require additional materials to be purchased by the student.
Note: Much of this class will be spent drawing the nude human form.
Learning Outcomes:
Learn how to observe and draw the figure.
Learn how to translate observation into marks on paper.
Learn how to approach drawing experientially.
Learn how to organize a drawing.
Learn how to follow an independent vision and approach.
Learn how to approach drawing without fear.
Learn how to see, think, and act creatively.
Learn about practice of art making.
Learn about trusting and becoming open to the process of discovery.
Learn about context of making figure drawings.
Learn about artists past and present from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures who make drawings using the figure.
Delivery Method: Fully in-person
Course Level: 2000-level
Credits: 2
M 7:00PM - 8:50PM (Full-term)
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Course Frequency: Every Term
Categories: 2000 , All courses , Drawing , Fully In-Person , Two Credit
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