Class information
ART277A Painting the Human Figure
- CRN: 22422
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online (scheduled meetings), FFriday, from 9am to 2:50pm
From April 4 through June 13, 2025, Mark S Andres
- Online (scheduled meetings), FFriday, from 9am to 2:50pm
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Details about this class
This class in painting the human figure takes a compositional approach. It is not an anatomy class: the figure and everything around the figure are given equal consideration. This involves studying the strategies and logic of figure paintings of the past and present and then applying these to original paintings of the model. By making a version of another artist's work to understand these strategies, you can then apply these to paint a live model via Zoom. The models will be in real time and will be clothed. The approaches range from high realism to abstraction. My goal is to give you diverse approaches to painting the figure so you will have the skills to be able to continue painting people on your own and combine these various approaches in your own way. Synchronous attendance/participation (6 hrs. week) required. Additional homework and a short paper are assigned with an expectation of 3-4 hrs additional work per week.
Technology
Because the class is conducted in real time via Zoom, WIFI, webcam and mic as well as a quiet place to work are required. You will also need to photograph your work in order to submit it for credit.
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.