Discover a personal means of depicting the figure with accuracy, sensitivity, and expression. The act of drawing from the live human form can feel intimidating. The key to success lies in a sound understanding of the creative problem-solving process, in combination with an acknowledgment and recognition of one's own "creative DNA." To aid in these endeavors, engage in studio exercises and supplemental discussions, presentations, and readings about figurative art history. Apply findings from research done in the field of cognitive science to the strengthening of creative problem-solving skills. Through this rich approach, develop a personal means of depicting the human figure with accuracy, sensitivity, and expression. Initial studio time focuses on a series of brief exercises devised to develop observational skills and the ability to draw the figure proportionately in a limited amount of time. Successive sessions include longer poses, allowing for the consideration of topics such as composition, perspective, anatomy, intent, and the concept of the critique. / Materials fee of $95 included in tuition. Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration. Prerequisites Previous drawing experience is required Required materials Supplies for the first class 18 x 24” newsprint pad 18 x 24” drawing paper pad 6B soft charcoal pencil white charcoal pencil 2 boxes extra soft vine charcoal (not willow) 2 pack black conte crayons (2B) pen eraser white eraser kneaded eraser Students should expect to spend approximately $50 on supplies in addition to course tuition.Optional supplies 18 x 24” drawing board What to wear Clothes appropriate for messy creativity. Class Savings Register on or before May 13 and save $25. Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only). Additional savings. Are you eligible? Questions Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $560.00 Tuition Type Non-credit TuitionOne-credit Tuition Student's Legal First Name Student's Legal Last Name Student Birthdate Month MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Day Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Year Year192419251926192719281929193019311932193319341935193619371938193919401941194219431944194519461947194819491950195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962196319641965196619671968196919701971197219731974197519761977197819791980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019 I agree to the following registration terms and conditions. Date: Tue, Jul 9, 2024 - Thu, Aug 8, 2024 Time: 6:30–9:30 p.m. CST Day(s) of the week: Tuesday Thursday Ages: Open to students ages 18 and above. Term: Summer 24 Instructor: Susan Shields Location: In Person SKU: CSFA 3303 01 SU24 Prerequisites: Previous drawing experience is required.