Drawing & Painting with Purpose (Ages 14-17) | YTC 049-W27

Calling young artists! This course investigates not just 'how' artists create art, but also questions 'why' they were driven to create in the first place. Together, we will take a tour through the 20th century and explore the drastic changes artists made to distinguish themselves from those who came before them. The ultimate question is: How will we set ourselves apart from the artists who came before us?

Learning Objectives:

• Draw from Direct Observation
• Use 2D media to illustrate the elements of art
• Use compositional techniques to fully activate a page
• Use perspective to create realistic shapes and environments
• Consider proportion and style in drawing human faces and bodies
• Develop a workflow from sketch to final product

Learning Outcomes:

• Studies illustrating how value and form can augment a still life drawing
• Studies of Interior Spaces drawn with perspective to achieve depth and foreshortening
• Drawings that show an understanding of how human faces are structured
• Drawings that show an understanding of human anatomy and proportion

Who is this class for?

• High School students who wish to practice their drawing skills in a studio environment - whether you're starting to investigate the basics or are looking for a space to develop pieces for a portfolio!