course

Course Credit:  3.0

This advanced Special Topics course is designed to help students develop their skills in drawing and painting from observation, while also focusing on concept development. The course emphasizes color relationships, lighting, composition, and conceptual development, providing students with the tools necessary to create powerful and impactful artworks. Through a series of self-directed portfolio projects, students will explore historical and contemporary approaches to portraiture. The course encourages critical engagement through peer, faculty, and visiting artist critiques, providing students with constructive feedback to improve their work. By the end of this course, students will have developed a strong body of work that demonstrates their technical abilities, conceptual understanding, and personal vision. They will also have the skills and knowledge necessary to continue their artistic growth beyond the course.