VPAS 542 Visual Arts for the Classroom: Drawing +Painting, Introductory

Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course

Consideration of the figure is a fundamental subject matter for all fine arts, as well as crafts, media and design areas. Working from direct observation of figure models, participants improve perception and technical skills, working both in drawing media and in paint. Create a range of timed pieces in basic drawing media such as charcoal, pencil, ink and conte crayon, then move on to longer poses using acrylic paints. This course considers color theory, composition, painting technique and the overall process in terms of better understanding how to portray the figure. Content designed for those with some previous drawing experience.

Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course may not be audited.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.