ART 170 - Life Drawing
Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites: ART 151 or ART 180
Session Cycle: WI
This is an introductory course in drawing the human figure from a live model. Numerous approaches, including varied media and drawing techniques, as well as the examination of human anatomy and its structure, will be discussed and explored. Understanding of the various attitudes of the human form will be emphasized.
Notes: Humanities/Social Sciences Division
Theory Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 45
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify/Recognize the major anatomical muscle and bone structures of the human form
Applies to Fine Arts, A.F.A. Outcomes A and B.
2. Identify/Recognize the properties and characteristics of different drawing media
Applies to Fine Arts, A.F.A. Outcome E.
3. Identify/Recognize the different approaches to drawing the human form
Applies to Fine Arts, A.F.A. Outcomes A and B.
4. Identify/Recognize the various levels of skill and technique development through the critical analysis of student drawings
Applies to Fine Arts, A.F.A. Outcomes B and E.
5. Identify/Recognize the importance of a properly prepared portfolio
Applies to Fine Arts, A.F.A. Outcomes B and F.
6. Demonstrate/Practice the ability to identify the major muscle and bone structures of the human form through research, muscle and bone identification, and repeated drawings of the figure
Applies to Fine Arts, A.F.A. Outcomes A and B.
7. Demonstrate/Practice the ability to identify various media characteristics by repeated use of each when drawing the figure
Applies to Fine Arts, A.F.A. Outcome B.
8. Demonstrate/Practice the ability to draw the human figure using the different techniques and approaches learned in the classroom
Applies to Fine Arts, A.F.A. Outcome B.
9. Demonstrate/Practice the ability to critically analyze a drawing by verbally critiquing drawings based on skill, technique, and impact
Applies to Fine Arts, A.F.A. Outcomes A, B, and F.
10. Believe/Feel/Think that he or she has gained the knowledge and skill level to draw the human figure with confidence
Applies to Fine Arts, A.F.A. Outcome B.
11. Believe/Feel/Think that he or she can recognize quality in drawing
Applies to Fine Arts, A.F.A. Outcomes B and F.
12. Believe/Feel/Think that skill level in figure drawing is developed through discipline and numerous drawings
Applies to Fine Arts, A.F.A. Outcome B.
13. Believe/Feel/Think that he or she can enjoy the process of drawing the figure
Applies to Fine Arts, A.F.A. Outcomes B and F.
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