ART 142 - Figure Drawing

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Art

Description:

Students will observe and draw the nude model using a range of traditional artists materials. Observational drawing methods and visual sources will be utilized to address structure, volume, proportion, anatomy, gesture, mass, line, tone, and spatial arrangement. Students will be introduced to contemporary and historical approaches to articulate the human form and to stimulate lecture, discussion, and critique. Required artist materials will be covered at the start of the semester. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate observational drawing methods through measuring and sighting; Exhibit anatomical proportion; Demonstrate cohesive composition; Suggest the gesture of the figure through mark making; Build planar structure to achieve volume; Utilize a range of tone to reveal light and form; Demonstrate knowledge of historical and contemporary figurative artists; Analyze, describe, and assess artwork.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ART 130

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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