VAFA202 Figure Drawing

Department of The Arts: Drawing: Second Year

  1. Course Number and Title

    VAFA202 Figure Drawing

  2. Number of Credits

    3 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    4050

  4. Prerequisites

    VAFA200(C or better) or Permission of the Department of the Arts

    Corequisites

    None

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    In addition to class studio time, students work five hours outside of class each week. Nude models are used in class.

  6. Catalog Course Description

    Students integrate and review the drawing experiences of the previous drawing classes. The figure is expressed within complex situations dealing with spatial concepts and composition through extended problems. These exercises encompass relationships to interior spaces, landscape, and still life situations.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. Course Learning Goals

        2. Students will

        1. examine the representation of the figure in determined situational environments;
        2. develop a body of completed extended drawing;
        3. practice a number of working methods;
        4. plan, complete, and present work on time in a neat and precise manner;
        5. analyze projects through critiques, oral presentations, and discussions.

      2. Core Learning Goals (if applicable)


        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. explore the placement of the figure in understandable situations with possible narrative implications.
      2. practice developing a finished drawing from a series of analytical studies exploring variations on a theme.
      3. indicate the relationship of the figure to architectural spaces, landscape environments, and still life situations.

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

      1. Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

        1. Course learning goals are assessed via group critiques of all projects based on the successful design, execution, and completion of assigned projects.
        2. At least two individual critiques with the instructor are held each semester, to assess projects using the above criteria and to review students’ overall progress.
        3. Students’ portfolios are assessed for aesthetic quality and progress.

      2. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals (if applicable)


        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      Slides, video, and digital technology are incorporated by instructor.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Section VIII is not being used in new and revised syllabi as of 12/10/08.

Review/Approval Date - 12/04; Revised 6/09; Revised 4/2012