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Objectives
To experience non-verbal learning by copying old masters.
To learn art historical methods of modeling the figure
To transfer relevant master techniques to contemporary practice

MaterialsCopies of old master drawings from Learning Anatomy from the Great Masters by Robert Beverly Hale ( Read more... )

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Objectives
-- To apply concept of dark and light to achieve an effect
-- To create a self portrait that emodies chiaroscuro lighting
-- To light a subject to ensure chiaroscuro light pattern

Materials
Student cell phones,overhead projector light, window blinds that open and close.

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Syllabus Rethinking Vacation. Had an insight for the anatomy class next term. We will do all the longer drawings on 2 layers, even though we are using traditional media, not digital tools.

ObjectiveTo think strategically in layers, even when sketching ( Read more... )

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