CLASSES: DRAWING

A sound knowledge of drawing is the foundation for success as a visual artist. Basic principles of drawing will be taught including line, light, shade and composition. We will work with vine charcoal and different grades of graphite as well as explore techniques and exercises that will help us gain a better understanding of how each material can be used. This is a fundamental course. No previous skills are required.

 Skills acquired in this class include:

• A firm understanding of gradation.

• Seeing and interpreting proportion within a drawing.

• Perspective as an artistic tool.

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In just 6 weeks, you can master the art of drawing the human figure with our comprehensive course. Our expertly designed curriculum emphasizes disciplined focus, visual accuracy, and the use of different media to bring your art to life. Throughout the course, you'll work on projects that challenge you to accurately represent the proportions and structure of the human form using a variety of advanced techniques. By introducing you to the skeletal and musculature systems, as well as surface anatomy, we'll provide a solid foundation for you to build upon in your future studies of drawing the human form.

Prerequisite: Drawing Fundamentals

Skills Acquired:

· Understand how to draw a gestural figure using the basic structural method

· Understand how to draw a figure’s structure and construct with basic geometric forms

· Understand Basic Artistic Human Anatomy

· Understand how to render the figure with Light and Shadow

NOTE: This is a 6 week class

Further investigation into observation and accurately representing form in space. The interpretive aspect of drawing and experimentation with drawing media and technique will be explored. Project themes and still life, landscape, and interiors or exterior space in Graphite and Charcoal with an introduction to Color Pencil and Pastels.

Prerequisite: Drawing fundamentals. 

Students will continue learning about:

• Spatial relationship
• Composition
• Value contrast, pattern and texture

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For those who have completed Drawing Fundamentals and want further drawing investigation from observation and accurately representing form in space with an emphasis on colored dry media, this class is for you. Students will learn how to draw with color pencils, pastels, and introduction to watercolor pencils & watercolor brushes. Project themes are still life, student self-driven assignments, and landscapes. Drawing with Color will emphasize and implement color theory broken down into steps. Students will learn about composition, spatial relationship, value contrast, local value/color, light logic, value distribution, pattern, and texture. This class will help students gain confidence to pursue any painting class he or she desire.

In just 6 weeks, you can master the art of drawing the human figure with our comprehensive course. Our expertly designed curriculum emphasizes disciplined focus, visual accuracy, and the use of different media to bring your art to life. Throughout the course, you'll work on projects that challenge you to accurately represent the proportions and structure of the human form using a variety of advanced techniques. By introducing you to the skeletal and musculature systems, as well as surface anatomy, we'll provide a solid foundation for you to build upon in your future studies of drawing the human form.

This class is reserved for Booker T Washington School of Visual Arts students.

Skills Acquired:

· Understand how to draw a gestural figure using the basic structural method

· Understand how to draw a figure’s structure and construct with basic geometric forms

· Understand Basic Artistic Human Anatomy

· Understand how to render the figure with Light and Shadow

NOTE: This is a 6-week class.

In this illustration class, we will explore the creative possibilities of drawing and painting to produce expressive and engaging illustrations. You will learn various techniques and approaches to develop your skills in creating illustrations that communicate emotions and convey meaning. This illustration class is designed to help you develop your own unique style and approach to drawing and painting.

Through a combination of hands-on instruction, feedback, and exploration, you'll learn how to create expressive, dynamic illustrations that reflect your individual vision and voice. Throughout the course, you will also be encouraged to keep a sketchbook, which will serve as a space for you to experiment with different styles, materials, and ideas. Your sketchbook will be a valuable tool for brainstorming, sketching, and refining your ideas, and will help you to develop your personal style and approach to illustration.

You'll have the opportunity to work on a range of projects, from simple sketches to more complex illustrations, and will be encouraged to experiment with different materials and techniques to find what works best for you.