Taught by

Emily Adams

printmaking

This course is an introduction to principles and techniques for drawing the portrait. Emphasis will be on learning to draw what you see through close observation from life, master artists, and experimental approaches. This class will investigate why drawing is significant and how a portrait can be expressed. Students will be introduced to a variety of drawing materials and techniques as well as proportion, sighting, perspective, value and composition. Students will develop a context for their work through readings and research projects about influential artists. A final portfolio of completed assignments will be reviewed at the end of the quarter.

This offering will prepare you for careers and advanced study in:

Visual Arts, Illustration, Graphic Design

Credits per quarter

Fields of study: 

• visual arts

Online learning:

• Enhanced Online Learning - This offering requires access to web-based tools, but use of these tools does not displace any face-to-face instruction.

Special expenses: Students will be required to purchase drawing materials from the Greener Bookstore. The estimated cost is $50.

Class Standing: Sophomore–Senior
Class Size: 20

Scheduled for: Weekend

Final schedule and room assignments:

• Spring

First meeting:

Saturday, April 6, 2019 - 9:00 am

Art Annex 2104 - Critique

Advertised schedule:

Saturday 9am-1pm

Located in: Olympia