ARTT 205 - Figure Drawing I

An introduction to figure drawing. Emphasis is placed on the problems involved in the visual interpretation of the human figure as a separate study, and in relation to its environment. Students will utilize a variety of drawing media. PREREQUISITE(S): ARTT 100 or consent of department. Two hours lecture, four hours studio each week. Formerly AR 115.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate creative problem solving through the application of abstract theoretical concepts, development of observational skills, and the use of technical skills.
Demonstrate the ability to relate the figure to its environment. (Abstract Theoretical Concepts)
Demonstrate an understanding of, and employ the relationship between, positive and negative shape and the picture plane. (Abstract Theoretical Concepts)
Utilize expanded art terminology in reading, writing, and oral critiques to analyze and discuss the technical, aesthetic, and conceptual components of a drawing. (Abstract Theoretical Concepts)
Develop a conceptual framework to understand, represent, and communicate about the visual experience. (Abstract Theoretical Concepts)
Demonstrate the ability to accurate represent proportions. (Observational Skill)
Demonstrate the ability to accurately represent the foreshortened figure. (Observational Skill)
Demonstrate the ability to recognize and represent the fundamental elements of a pose. (Observational skill)
Demonstrate the ability to represent a convincing sense of posture and balance. (Observational Skill)
Utilize a variety of drawing media. (Technical Skill)
Identify the major bones and muscles of the body. (Technical Skill)
Relate anatomy to basic figure structure. (Technical Skill)
Develop a facility for quick drawing. (Technical Skill)

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