ART 144 - Figure Painting

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course will emphasize painting from the nude and draped model. The figure will be studied as a singular form and studied within the environment. Painting in the acrylic medium utilizing "engrisaille" techniques as well as utilizing the full color palette will be stressed in the course. Demonstration, discussion, and formal critiques will augment studio work. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to paint the human figure utilizing perceptual means incorporating bold, gestural and quick mark-making skills; Demonstrate the ability to paint the human figure utilizing perceptual means within a sustained pose incorporating the interplay of hue, value and chroma; Demonstrate the ability to paint the human figure incorporating basic knowledge of human anatomy and art historical connections; Demonstrate the ability to activate the concept of the picture plane; Produce cohesive composition; Practice critical thinking skills through the production and evaluation of artwork.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ART 140

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Prerequisite May Be Waived by Department

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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