Introduction to Drawing the Figure

(Unclothed)

Wednesdays, March 11 - April 29, 6-9:00PM

Room 308 – Great Bay CC, Portsmouth Campus (Cost:  $299)

In this course, the students will be guided through the process of visual analysis while learning basic human figure proportions from life.

Emphasis will be on observation and composition towards the simplification of the figure into shapes and lines within the space of the rectangle, then progressing

to interpretation of these elements into a more personal expression. Guided exercises and timed drawings throughout the course help with the growth of these skills and the liberation of expression. Media will range from charcoal on paper, to ink, to black-and-white paint, to color paint, to mixed media.

Prior drawing helpful but not necessary.

Digital Photography

Thursdays, April 2 – 30, 6-9:00PM

Room 216 – Great Bay CC, Portsmouth Campus (Cost:  $299)

Learn basic concepts and practices of digital photography, including understanding and use of the camera, lenses, and other basic photographic equipment. We will address aesthetic principles as they relate to composition, space, exposure, light and color.

Course highlights include:

• Your digital camera and how it works; the dreaded menu system and how to make it work for you; using automatic and manual exposure controls

• Understanding exposure triangle and depth of field square; what is a histogram and how to use to make perfectly exposed images

• Choosing the lens and the effect on the final image; depth of field change with focal length and effect on final image

• Understanding composition and creating images with impact

• Putting it all together for the web or hanging on a wall; Discussing color space and file type as it relates to final output.

Call 603-427-7653 or via email

GreatBayBTC@ccsnh.edu

To register please contact our One

Stop Department at 603-427-7610

www.GreatBay.edu