ART 3644 - Drawing Identity

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 1531, ART 2241, ARTH 1600, and ARTH 1700 with “C-“
or better in each; or permission of department

Description: This course explores the fundamentals of portraying identity through an anatomical examination of facial structure, as well as body language, clothing, body ornamentation and cultural influences. It surveys the notion of “ideal beauty” historically and in contemporary societies. Various cultural canons are discussed and contrasted with today’s technology, which provides access to alterations of the face and body. Class dialogue engages moral and ethical quest ions concerning art, culture and humanity whether virtual or real. A variety of media and techniques, which embrace literal and inventive explorations of anatomy and surface forms, are explored. This is an integrated media course.