ART 328R
Figure Drawing and Painting
Art
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
The human form in two-dimensional art. Exploration of ideas and issues related to figurative art, both past and present.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
4
Other Prerequisites
Students wishing to focus primarily on figure painting should complete Art 327 as a prerequisite.
Title
Observation
Learning Outcome
Create a significant body of work that demonstrates a skill and understanding for how the human form is described in painting. This includes training in both traditional and inventive art processes.
Title
Historical Context
Learning Outcome
2. Become familiar with the work of artists both past and present who implement the use of the human figure in art making.
Title
Self-Assessment
Learning Outcome
3. Critically examine their artwork and its relationship to spiritual values and ethical issues relevant to art.
Title
Self-direction
Learning Outcome
4. Create a self-guided project based on a concept that incorporates the human form through a medium of their choice.
