Portraiture in Drawing Intensive (online) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Portraiture in Drawing Intensive (online)

This workshop provides an introduction to multiple and varied ways to approach the portrait.

Course description

Learn how to achieve accuracy with regards to proportion, as well as a degree of "likeness," through a series of guided exercises which cover gesture, skeletal (skull) studies, and value observations. Learn the art history of portraiture and the methods artists use to capture the subject’s essence. This intensive workshop requires students to work independently between class meetings to complete projects and assignments, watch recorded lectures and participate in online discussions.

Open to students ages 16 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This online course is a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Students meet together online for synchronous class meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. CST, using Google Meet for demonstrations, discussions, opportunities for students to ask questions. Asynchronous activities may include readings, pre-recorded art history videos, online discussions, projects, and critiques. The Instructor will share recorded feedback after each class and will offer office hours throughout the course. The class meetings are recorded for students to use as a review.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required.

Required materials

Supplies required for first class

  • Pen or pencil
  • Notebook or sketchbook
  • 11” x 14” drawing paper pad
  • 6B soft charcoal pencil
  • 2 boxes extra soft vine charcoal (not willow)
  • drawing pencils (HB, 3B, 6B)
  • pen eraser
  • kneaded eraser

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

Hardware
A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access, a camera, and microphone for class meetings and to capture and upload work.

Recommended Readings
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, by Betty Edwards
The Artist’s Complete Guide to Drawing the Head, by William Maughan

Class resources
This class uses Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see links for more information.

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
$310.00
Not Yet Open for Registration

Registration opens January 6.

  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    7:00–9:00 p.m. CST
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Tuesday
    Thursday
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 18 and above.
  • Term:
    Spring 2025
  • Instructor: Susan Sheilds
  • Location:
    Online
  • SKU:
    CSFA 3114 20 SP25

Prerequisites:

Previous drawing experience helpful, but not required.