Figure Drawing I

10 Weeks | Live Online

Gain greater confidence in your ability to compose and render the human form. This course provides an in-depth study of how to draw the human figure using live nude models. Within a positive and supportive environment, you will focus on basic proportions and proper construction of the human form as well as light and shadow, contour, line, and composition. In-class drawing exercises will be enhanced by demonstrations of how to simplify and assemble the more complex areas of the body.

What You Will Learn:

• Fundamental tools for and experience in drawing live nude models. 

• How to draw from short and long poses, and basic ways to approach life drawing, such as capturing gesture, measuring proportion, and understanding and clearly drawing the perspective within a human form.

• How to work with line as well as with shapes of value (light and dark).

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer | Live Online
Course Fee: $395
Course Length: 10 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing I: Focus on Perception (ART-40166)
Note: Model fee is included in the course fee. Minors must have department permission to enroll: (858) 534-5760. Elective course for Art and the Creative Process professional certificate and Children's Book Illustration professional certificate.  

Materials: Please bring 18x24" pad of newsprint paper, drawing board, and charcoal sticks to first class. Full materials list given first class meeting.