VAFA200 Drawing Anatomy
Department of Arts and Communication: Drawing: Second Year
- I. Course Number and Title
- VAFA200 Drawing Anatomy
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- VAFA103 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- In addition to class studio time, students are expected to work outside of class each week. Nude models are used in class. Students maintain two sketch books throughout the semester -- (1)a sketch book to study hands and feet; (2)a sketchbook to study the skeleton, muscles, and preliminary drawings for in class and home work studies.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Through drawing, students study the design and function of the figure. The proportions and architecture of the human form are analyzed. Insight into the construction of the body is achieved through skeletal and muscular studies and conceptual applications of 3-D form. A selection of masterworks is emulated.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- create drawings that show examination of the human form through gesture, contour, structure, mass, and intensive study of the skeleton and muscles;
- employ mark making and color as expressive forces;
- develop a body of completed, extended drawings; and
- analyze visual solutions through critical assessment using appropriate vocabulary.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- examine the human form by studying the skeleton, muscles, and surface planes
- memorize the names of the key skeletal elements and major muscle areas
- show the figure in space with special attention to the application of foreshortening
- create self-portraits of the body that are both analytical and subjective
- use various media, tools, and techniques used throughout history in figural representation
- use appropriate vocabulary to evaluate and critique personal work and that of their peers
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
- Works are assessed through critiques, based on the successful conceptualization, design, execution, and completion of specific assignments.
- Individual meetings with instructor are held to assess students' overall progress, artistic growth, and safe practices.
- Additional evaluative tools may include one or more of the following: performance-based tasks, discussions, exercises, written assignments, research-based reports, presentations, online activities, quizzes and/or exams
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Digital images and technology as selected by instructor are incorporated. See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 12/04; Revised 6/09; Revised 4/2012; New Core 8/2015;Revised 5/20; Revised 5/20/2024