Drawing : Art Academy of San Diego

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7 and 14 Week
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BEGINNING DRAWING (C)
Laura Crouch
This is a foundation course for students to develop skills in seeing and interpreting the natural world. They learn through practice, repetition of basic principles, experimentation, demonstration, keeping a sketchbook, and interaction with studio mates. A strong emphasis is placed on learning a visual language as it relates to line, composition, value, and basic perspective. Laura shows examples of different artists’ work allowing beginners to see their role in the world of artists. Students will gradually advance and be prepared to continue drawing as a medium in itself, or move towards other classes.

Thursday, 6 - 9pm
7 Week Fee: $230
14 Week Fee: $385

INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING PREPARATION FOR PAINTING (C)
Connie Athens
This 7 week class is basic, designed for beginners, as well as those who have had some prior experience in drawing and wish to again explore its concepts or prepare for painting classes. Using the still life as primary subject matter, the class is progressive, with an emphasis on developing a clear understanding of line, shape, value, composition and spatial relationships. While applying these principles, learn to create simple, well-balanced drawings as you work in a relaxed environment.

Tuesday, 1 - 4pm
7 Week Fee: $230

DRAWING: INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED (C)
Connie Athens
This class is highly recommended for students who have completed a basic drawing class or who have had previous experience in drawing and are interested in exploring additional media and techniques to further their creativity and self-expression. Individuality is strongly encouraged and projects are independent, with freedom to choose subject matter and media.

Thursday, 9 - 12pm
7 Week Fee: $230
14 Week Fee: $385

LIFE DRAWING (C)
Neil Shigley
The human figure is a powerful vehicle for expression and has been of universal appeal to the artist. Through a series of carefully planned projects, this course will enable the artist’s hand to become more responsive and supple to the movement, balance and rhythm of the figure model. Attention to anatomical proportions and correctness will enable the artist to draw more convincingly. Visual slides and reference materials are utilized.

Prerequisite: Drawing

Tuesday 6 - 9pm
7 Week Fee:
$230 + Model Fee: $65
14 Week Fee:
$385 + Model Fee: $130

RELAXING FRIDAY NIGHT LIFE DRAWING
Laura Crouch
Whether you need unwinding from the work week or gearing up for a Friday night, come join Laura’s figure drawing class. She has been teaching this class for well over ten years and stresses the basics, but greatly encourages experimentation, numerous studies, and different ways of interpretation. While you will work with the nude model, learn various skills, and basic anatomy, you can also indulge in some wine and cheese if you like (bring your own). You will be working in a relaxed environment and having some fun and laughs while learning. Come on and join us. Here’s the perfect opportunity to try new things or freshen up on your past and current skills. After all, what could be better? A trained model, wonderful classmates, tasty refreshments and a very fun teacher to guide you along the way to learning life drawing.

Friday 6pm - 9pm
Alternating Fridays for 14Week
7 Classes in 14 Week fee:
$230 + Model Fee: $65

LIFE DRAWING (C)
Oldrich Rokyta
The human figure is a powerful vehicle for expression and has been of universal appeal to the artist. Through a series of carefully planned projects, this course will enable the artist’s hand to become more responsive and supple to the movement, balance and rhythm of the figure model. Attention to anatomical proportions and correctness will enable the artist to draw more convincingly. Visual slides and reference materials are utilized.

Prerequisite: Drawing

Saturday, 9:30am - 12:30pm
7 Week Fee:
$230 + Model Fee: $65
14 Week Fee:
$385 +Model Fee: $130