ART 236 - Figure Drawing III

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

ART 235

Course Description: Challenges experienced students in the development of personal techniques and processes in drawing the figure from life. Students draw almost exclusively from live models, both nude and draped, using a range of materials and formats, developing individual approaches to the creation of finished works of art, emphasizing increased sophistication of anatomy, composition, and conceptualization. Students develop their ability to work in a self-identified series format through direct observation, anatomical study, historical context and media experimentation creating a personal body of figurative work.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Identify and explore personal challenges in proportion and stylization.
CLO#2: Analyze and explore personal media usage. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#3: Recognize, discuss, and analyze the use of the human form in contemporary and historical visual art.
CLO#4: Use the figurative image as a design component, exploring compositional and conceptual possibilities beyond simple transcription and realistic presentation.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Graphite pencils 4B to 9B; Vine Charcoal, Compressed charcoal 2B to 6B; Chalk Pastels; Erasers; Collage materials and White drawing paper (24” x 36” in approx.).

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.