Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for ART 3C
FIGURE AND COMPOSITION III
Catalog Description:
3C – Figure and Composition III
3 units
Continued development of knowledge and skills further developed in Art 3B. Emphasis on composition and
color and different figurative design elements during the drawing of the human form. Drawing elements
stressing emotions and expressions. Strongly recommended: Art 3B (completed with a grade of “C” or
higher). 2 hours lecture 4 hours studio.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 35, studio 70]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcome for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. apply eye and hand coordination to draw figures using color in composition;
2. demonstrate advanced ability to see and draw three-dimensional form, the most versatile which is the
human figure;
3. use color with skill in figurative compositions and in singular figurative drawings;
4. use skills to express emotions in composition and figure;
5. apply the skills of drawing the figure and figure compositions to professional and collegiate goals.
Course Content (lecture):
1. Color theory
2. Color application related to the figure
3. Color application related to figurative compositions
4. Figurative compositions based on six different emotions:
a. happiness
b. sadness
c. deep thought
d. fright
e. love
f. busy, activity
5. Class figurative composition based on a photograph
6. Class figurative composition based on an art master painter
7. Class figurative composition based on vertical and horizontal depth
8. Class drawing using contour, gesture, modeling, line expression and line depth
9. Class drawing involving the figure and drapery (clothing)
10. Sustained study and use of different color mediums such as pastel and watercolors
11. Class drawings and home drawings emphasizing expression and emotions
Course Content (studio):
1. Apply instruction on Color theory to studio work
2. Apply instruction on Color application related to the figure to studio work
3. Apply instruction on Color application related to figurative compositions
4. Create figurative compositions based on six different emotions:
a. happiness
b. sadness
c. deep thought
Chabot College
Course Outline for Art 3C, page 2
Fall 2010
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d. fright
e. love
f. busy, activity
Create class figurative composition based on a photograph
Create class figurative composition based on an art master painter
Create class figurative composition based on vertical and horizontal depth
Create class drawing using contour, gesture, modeling, line expression and line depth
Create class drawing involving the figure and drapery (clothing)
Apply instruction on sustained study and use of different color mediums such as pastel and watercolors
to studio work
Create class drawings and home drawings emphasizing expression and emotions
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lectures, discussions and demonstrations
2. Observation and drawing of the model through individual presentation
3. Group and individual critiques
4. Demonstrations of techniques, color theory, advanced figurative compositions and human expression
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments:
a. Draw a three or more figure composition based on the emotion happiness
b. Draw a three or more figure composition based on the emotion deep thought
2. Methods of Evaluating Student’s Progress
a. Observation
b. Empirical tests and critiques
c. Critical analysis of assigned work
d. Final drawing project based on seven or more figures in a compositional setting
Textbooks(s) (Typical)
None
Special Student Materials:
As required: Paper, oil and acrylic paints, watercolor, tempera, conte crayon, pastels, oil pastels, and other
color mediums
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