Introduction to Drawing (Section 1)
Introduction to Drawing Section 1
Foundation Class - 🖌️
Instructor: Chinedu Osuchukwu
Mondays, 10 am - 1 pm, begins April 15 (WSS is closed on May 27 in observance of Memorial Day, the final class date will be June 24)
10 weeks, In-person / Room 2A
$495
This introductory class emphasizes seeing and the principles of drawing from observation. Using simple drawing materials such as charcoal, pencil, and ink on paper, students will gain an understanding of how to use line, shape, and value to articulate space and form.
Each of the three academic terms (Fall, Winter and Spring) has a slightly different emphasis, making it possible to study the foundations slowly and in-depth over the course of the year. Fall - line; Winter - shape/value; and Spring - space/composition.
Skills that will be introduced to different degrees each term include:
• visual measurement
• proportion
• line quality
• contour
• value (light/dark) relationships and how they find form
• negative/positive shapes
• figure/ground relationship
• basic perspective
• seeing angles, planes, and gesture
• as well as strategies for creating space and compositional unity
The class will work from still life, interior space, and the figure.
Who is this class for: This class is for those new to drawing from observation as well as those who want to refresh their fundamental skills in seeing and drawing from life.
Refund Policy and Course Selection
Covid Health Policy
If you are unsure if a class is right for you, please read our Pathway To Sucess: A Guide or have a conversation with a Faculty member or our Head of Faculty before the first week of the term comes to an end. Once the second week of classes starts, no refunds will be offered.
Please find our full refund policy linked here.
For 10-week courses, only withdrawals more than 14 days before the first day of class – 100% tuition refund*
A $25 administrative fee is applied to all refunds.
*If we can fill your spot, we will fully refund your tuition, less the administrative fee.