ART 112 — Life Drawing
This course teaches the technical and perceptual skills involved with observing and drawing the human figure. By using the human figure as a vehicle, students learn to define the technical and conceptual elements of drawing and the perspective, of human form in space. Demonstrations are given on the use of a variety of materials, including graphite, charcoal, conte crayon, ink, colored pastels, and watercolor. The course focuses on the figure, exploring anatomical structure, using light logic, spatial relationships, and creating compositions based on the figure and its environment. This course also helps identify and enhance students' individual sensibilities toward drawing from observation and using their personal expression. This course generates an understanding and appreciation of the tradition in art through exposure to and analysis of master drawings of the Renaissance through contemporary art historical periods.