Students learn from lecture, demonstration, the model, and charts how the skeletal and muscle structures influence surface form. I 3.00 A figure class which emphasizes painting principles. Painting techniques, values, light and shadow, illusion of form and space, compositional theory, color effectiveness and color analysis are covered. Students are introduced to the nature of expression and encouraged to explore personal vision through the painting principles and techniques acquired in Basic and Figure Painting. Involves a systematic study of the figure and the origin of the figure form.
Special emphasis is placed on the study of anatomical structure and the tensions that animate form.
Traditional clay modeling practices are employed. 3.00 Explores the full diversity of the intaglio process which utilizes recessed marks as the image-making vehicle. A variety of drawing mediums are used. Special attention is given to the problem of metal fabrication as needed in non fine arts fields. Students are encouraged to apply skills taught in their individual disciplines.