ART 311 - Life Drawing

Prerequisite, ART 211. Students further develop perceptual, technical, and conceptual skills through a rigorous focus on the human figure and drawing live models. A variety of media is used to investigate a wide range of drawing methods, from quick gestures to highly detailed renderings. Fundamental drawing elements: line, volume, value, proportion, perspective and composition will be reviewed and remain a focus in all work produced. Students explore the figure as subject and learn how artists have used and represented the body throughout time, with an emphasis on contemporary concerns. A personal body of work that includes the representation of the figure will be produced. ART 211 and ART 311 are held together. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. This course may be repeated for credit. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits