They learn how various forms relate to each other and to the whole figure. This class emphasizes linear and stroke-based drawing techniques. Students study the structure of the human body. They draw first from simple objects and advance to the more complex form of the human body. Mass, form and negative space are emphasized as tools for portraying the dynamic power of the figure.
Advanced students use only a live model.
Students discover different aspects of creating a sculptural composition. Genre, decorative and monumental composition, figurative and non-figurative aspects, objects in space and relief are explored. This class will begin with a short introductory lecture and continue with practical studies of garden designs. Students create their own designs by integrating sculpture, stone, water, and ground layering. Students build a model and present it graphically through drawings and technical watercolor.