An art historical discussion of the use of the figure augments the traditional coursework. Figurative Painting Working in acrylics or oils, students complete skills-building assignments and ultimately incorporate the figure as they explore composition, balance, proportion, scale and shape, value and color, form and subject, and content and style. Figurative Sculpture Students work from nude models to strengthen three-dimensional perception and composition, while building a foundation for their own style of creative expression. A small scale clay figure on an armature and a clay bust are two of the projects students complete in this elective. Drawing This course introduces students to the fundamentals of figure drawing, developing drawing and visual skills while working primarily from nude models.
Students learn basic anatomy, gesture, structure, proportion, line, and tone.