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MFA510

Color and Figuration

Course Credit:  3.0

A continuation of painting the life model, emphasizing observation and accurate representation. Students convincingly depict the life model through the study of light sources, color palettes, and compositional devices using various painting techniques. Projects include a draped figure and extended poses with the figure in an environment. Graduate students in need of skill building may enroll in this course at the recommendation of the MFA Chair and will be given added challenges including a 15-week figurative painting as well as a presentation on individual research.

Program Required or Elective

Drawing Painting MFA: Elective Painting MFA: Elective

Related programs: MFA Drawing, MFA Painting