Figure Drawing I

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Course teaches the fundamentals of drawing the human figure using various media, such as charcoal, graphite, ink, and pastel. Students will work from live nude models in order to study proportions, anatomy and the relationship between three-dimensional structure and movement. Students will learn to accurately depict the skeletal and muscular structure of the body, as well as skin tone, texture, lighting and color. Through demos, lectures and practice, students will learn to develop their technical skills while discovering their creative direction.