Drawing Fundamentals
X405 (2 semester units in Art)
In this introduction to the fine art of drawing, you develop your observational abilities and rendering skills.The instructor presents methods of describing objects in terms of line, value, shape, and texture. Course projects explore the principles of light, space, composition, and perspective using a variety of media and techniques.
Note: Bring an assortment of lead pencils, soft vine charcoal, compressed charcoal, an 18" x 24" drawing pad, and an eraser to the first meeting.
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and to enroll.
Mon. June 2, San Francisco
PAMELA LANZA, M.F.A., has taught at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, the San Francisco School of Art, ASUC Berkeley Art Studio, and San Francisco Art Institute Extension. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and universities nationwide.
- 12 meetings
- June 2 to Aug. 18: Mon., 6:30-9:30 pm
- San Francisco: Room 218, South of Market Center, 95 Third St.
- $435 (EDP 014787)
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Tues. June 3, San Francisco
JAN WURM, M.A., has exhibited her drawings and paintings internationally and has taught and lectured at numerous art institutions throughout California. She received her master of arts degree from the Royal College of Art in London.
- 12 meetings
- June 3 to Aug. 19: Tues., 6:30-9:30 pm
- San Francisco: Room 218, South of Market Center, 95 Third St.
- $435 (EDP 014795)
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Textbook(s) for this course:
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Mon. June 9, San Francisco
IRENEUSZ (IREK) CIESIOLKIEWICZ, M.Arch., is an artist, architectural renderer, and freelance designer. Since 1988, he has lectured on a variety of drawing, painting, and design subjects at universities in Europe and the United States. He has exhibited his paintings and prints in the Bay Area, Mexico, and England and received several national and international awards for his work.
- 5 meetings
- June 9-13: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 am-5:30 pm
- San Francisco: Room 218, South of Market Center, 95 Third St.
- $435 (EDP 014803)
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Textbook(s) for this course:
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Sections closed for enrollment
Sat. Feb. 9, San Francisco
PAMELA LANZA, M.F.A., has taught at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, the San Francisco School of Art, ASUC Berkeley Art Studio, and San Francisco Art Institute Extension. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and universities nationwide.
- 12 meetings
- Feb. 9 to April 19: Sat., 10 am-1 pm
- San Francisco: Room 218, South of Market Center, 95 Third St.
- $435 (EDP 013896)
Wed. Feb. 13, San Francisco
EVA BOVENZI, M.F.A., has taught at UC Berkeley, the San Francisco Art Institute, California College of the Arts, San Francisco State University, and many other Bay Area institutions. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, and is represented in San Francisco by the Toomey-Tourell Gallery.Revised class schedule in red.
- 12 meetings
- Feb. 13 to May 7: Wed., 9:30 am-12:30 pm (no meeting March 19)
- San Francisco: Room 218, South of Market Center, 95 Third St.
- $435 (EDP 013458)
Thurs. Feb. 14, San Francisco
EVA BOVENZI, M.F.A., has taught at UC Berkeley, the San Francisco Art Institute, California College of the Arts, San Francisco State University, and many other Bay Area institutions. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, and is represented in San Francisco by the Toomey-Tourell Gallery.Revised class schedule in red.
- 12 meetings
- Feb. 14 to May 8: Thurs., 6:30-9:30 pm (no meeting March 20)
- San Francisco: Room 218, South of Market Center, 95 Third St.
- $435 (EDP 013565)
Courses begin every month. A new edition of our catalog is published
three times a year in early April, July and December.