CSDR 111 S001: Drawing the Portrait
ECIAD
| Section | S001 |
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| Term | Spring 2026 |
| Status | A |
| Dates | Feb 17, 2026 – Mar 17, 2026 |
| Location | In Person |
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| Description (ECIAD) | Learn to draw the human face to capture character,
expression and anatomical believability. This
intermediate-level course provides an in-depth
study of portraiture using conceptual and
naturalistic styles, exaggeration and modification
of features, morphology of the skull, and
mechanics of the neck and shoulders. Through a
range of in-class exercises with live models and
photographic representations, you will practice
integrating contour and interior surfaces,
rendering shapes, identifying bone structure,
exploring proportion, texture and lighting. This
course encourages a variety of media including
graphite, charcoal, and ink, greyscale and colour.
Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class. |
| Price(s) | DMRE: $357.00 |
CSDB
| CS Title | Drawing the Portrait |
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| CS Description | Learn to draw the human face to capture character, expression and anatomical believability. |
| Prior Learning | To fully benefit from this course, prior experience with Drawing is required. Drawing from Life is recommended. |
| Legacy Info | Previously CEDR 206 Drawing the Portrait |
| Course Hours | 15 |
| Hours per Class | 3 |
| Course Type | Adult |
| Max Students | 18 |
| Classroom Type | Drawing Studio |
| Material List | Materials and Software |
| Status | Active |
| Roll Out Term | FA24 |
| Flexible Learning Pathway | Drawing, Fine Arts, Flexible Elective - All Pathways |
| Microcredential Program | N/A |
| Microcertificate Program | N/A |
| National ID | 50.0705 Drawing |
| AR Code | CSVI |
| Unit Code | 285100 |
| Unit Name | Visual Arts |
| Position Code | 4518 |
| Area of Study | Visual Arts |
| Discipline | Drawing |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Age | 19 years + |
| Skills Badge | N/A |