Art 1030 - Beginning Figure Drawing

This course will continue the process begun in beginning drawing, of building a solid foundation in basic drawing skills through observation. The student will aim to develop a sensitivity to the structure, anatomy and expressive qualities of the human form in a variety of ways including; line, plane, value, mass and shape. Composition will be a consideration at all times.

It is expected that the following specific information will be included in this course:

  1. Review vocabulary from beginning drawing and introduce that which is specific to figure drawing.

  2. Examples of drawings which exemplify the specific types of problems being undertaken. The importance of the basic elements and principles of design as they apply to drawing cannot be too strongly emphasized at this time when most of the class are in Design II.

  3. Exercises which are primarily concerned with the following:

      a) Measurement and proportion related to the figure
      b) Gesture (quick and sustained)
      c) Contour (blind & cross)
      d) Basic skeletal and muscular anatomy
      e) Figure in environment

It is assumed that, at the discretion of the instructor, more than the above may be of concern. This might include the introduction of a variety of media and techniques, visits to studios and galleries and any information that would be beneficial and informative.

 

Joyce Newman's Figure Drawing Website - Spring 1999

Examples of Student Work