ART 234 Figure Drawing
An introductory course in contemporary figure drawing emphasizing conceptual approaches, observational drawing techniques, and the art historical context of drawing from life. Artists will explore the power structures that shape figurative art as part of our visual culture and think critically about their own studio practice. Students will create 2-3 artworks for a final group exhibition. This course can be repeated up to two times for credit. Required: Introductory experience in drawing. Recommended: ART 210 Women in Art. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
ART 131 Drawing I with a grade of "C" or better.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AGS Humanities/Arts, AS Difference, Power & Oppression, AS Diff, Power & Oppress Found
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Generate empathic ethical guidelines for creative work with a live model. Situate one’s own figure drawing practice within contemporary and historical contexts. Critique figurative artwork with particular emphasis on race, gender, sexuality, age, ability, socio-economic class, power dynamics and idealization. Practice advanced drawing techniques and skills. Modify proportion systems to broaden representation. Kindle artistic agency through the act of drawing and creation of visual culture. Explain how ascribed differences are socially constructed, change over time, and impact our and others’ lived experiences. Articulate– using historical and contemporary examples – how ascribed differences, combined with inequitable distribution of power across cultural, economic, social, and/or political institutions, result in racism and intersect with other forms of systemic oppression. Describe how assets and resilience demonstrated by members of systematically marginalized communities and cultures play a role in dismantling racism and other systems of oppression.