Figure Drawing (in person) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Figure Drawing (in person)

Discover a personal means of depicting the figure with accuracy, sensitivity, and expression.

Course description

The act of drawing from the live human form can feel intimidating. The key to success lies in a sound understanding of the creative problem-solving process, in combination with an acknowledgment and recognition of one's own "creative DNA." To aid in these endeavors, engage in studio exercises with supplemental discussions, presentations, readings, and researching figure drawing artists. In addition, learn a degree of figurative art history, hear about recent research done on the creative workings of the human mind, and discuss classical ideas regarding education. Through this rich approach, discover a personal means of depicting the figure with accuracy, sensitivity, and expression. Initial studio time is focused on a series of brief exercises devised to develop both observational skills and the ability to draw the figure proportionately in a limited amount of time. Successive sessions cover topics such as composition, perspective, anatomy, and the concept of the critique, as more in-depth processes are applied to longer poses. / Materials fee of $95 included in course tuition.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This class meets in person on MCAD’s campus.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing experience is required.

Required materials

Supplies for the first class

  • 18 x 24” newsprint pad
  • 18 x 24” drawing paper pad
  • 6B soft charcoal pencil white charcoal pencil
  • 2 boxes extra soft vine charcoal (not willow)
  • 2 pack black conte crayons (2B)
  • pen eraser
  • white eraser
  • kneaded eraser

Optional supplies

  • 18 x 24” drawing board

Students should expect to spend approximately $50 on supplies in addition to course tuition.

What to wear
Clothes appropriate for messy creativity.

Class savings

Register on or before January 20 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

Register

Title
Non-credit Tuition
$560.00
Not Yet Open for Registration

Registration opens January 6.

  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    6:30–9:30 p.m. CST
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Thursday
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 18 and above.
  • Term:
    Spring 2025
  • Instructor: Susan Sheilds
  • Location:
    In Person
  • SKU:
    CSFA 3303 01 SP25

Prerequisites:

Previous drawing experience is required.