Drawing II: The Human Figure

Instructor: Carol Wylie
Wednesdays 5:30-8:30pm
10 weeks: January 22 to March 26
Location: In-person Williams Building room 319
$387.50 (supplies not included) plus Model fees $90 (required)
Prerequisite: Drawing I or equivalent

Working with a variety of materials, students will build skills by exploring the skeletal and musculature components of the human figure, its expressive qualities, and its relationship to its environment. This class offers the student strategies for seeing and accurately represent the human form. Drawing from life is a traditional way to develop strong technique and drawing skills. Emphasis will be placed on improving observational skill while continuing to identify and strengthen personal expression. Drawing the nude figure is of value not only to drawing students but to sculpture students as well. The class will work 7-9 times from a live model, usually nude. 

Syllabus

Understand and demonstrate competency in:

  • Accuracy in observation
  • Anatomy
  • Use of line
  • Use of value
  • Composition
  • Movement
  • Development of a critical eye

Supplies

Need:

  • Newsprint pad (large - 22 by 30 or thereabouts)
  • Graphite pencils - at least one HB, one 3B, one 6B
  • Willow charcoal
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Clips or masking tape (to hold paper on board)
  • Your drawing materials & equipment that you already possess 

Highly recommended:

  • Two pieces better quality paper (like Stonehenge)
  • Coloured conte crayon (colour of choice)

Optional: 

  • Coloured paper
  • White conte or pencil

If working in colour drawing media, Instructor will discuss materials options at first class.

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