Figure Drawing (In Person)

Course Description

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 with supplemental discussions, presentations, readings, and researching figure drawing artists. In addition, learn a degree of figurative art history, hear about recent research done on the creative workings of the human mind, and discuss classical ideas regarding education. Through this rich approach, discover a personal means of depicting the figure with accuracy, sensitivity, and expression. Initial studio time is focused on a series of brief exercises devised to develop both observational skills and the ability to draw the figure proportionately in a limited amount of time. Successive sessions cover topics such as composition, perspective, anatomy, and the concept of the critique, as more in-depth processes are applied to longer poses. / Materials fee of $105 is included in course tuition.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Please note that one of the classrooms is only accessible via stairs. If you need accommodations (i.e. are unable to navigate stairs) please contact our office.

Class meeting details

This class meets in person on MCAD’s campus.

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 tuition.

Optional supplies

• 18 x 24” drawing board

What to wear
Clothing appropriate for messy creativity.

Class savings

Register on or before August 11 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
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Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.