ARTT-213 Portraiture I
This course will include the basic skills of portrait drawing: proportion, line, form, and the anatomy of the head and neck. The emphasis will be on anatomical knowledge, observation, and the use of traditional design principles.
Prerequisite
ARTT-110
Hours Weekly
4 hours weekly
Course Objectives
- 1. Define the planes and form of the head as two-dimensional shapes.
- 2. Visually proportion the shapes and spaces that define the head.
- 3. Demonstrate the rhythms and relationships inherent in the portrait.
- 4. Create the relationships and shapes that provide a likeness of a particular sitter.
- 5. Compose the portrait for effective artistic expression.
- 6. Use values to reveal form, underlying anatomical structure, and the effect of light on the subject.
Course Objectives
- 1. Define the planes and form of the head as two-dimensional shapes.
- 2. Visually proportion the shapes and spaces that define the head.
- 3. Demonstrate the rhythms and relationships inherent in the portrait.
- 4. Create the relationships and shapes that provide a likeness of a particular sitter.
- 5. Compose the portrait for effective artistic expression.
- 6. Use values to reveal form, underlying anatomical structure, and the effect of light on the subject.