karlgnassclassesandDRAWINGINTENSIVES

FALL 2008 CLASS SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER 9 - DECEMBER 5

"The right stuff / The right price"

"The best deal on drawing classes in Southern California"

It's not too late - there are still some openings!

DAY CLASSES

HEAD AND FIGURE PAINTING

12 Mondays, SEPTEMBER 8 - NOVERBER 24, 9:30am - 4pm. Fee: $260.

This course deals with the fundamentals and development of head and figure painting. Attention will be given to anatomy, structure and form followed with emphasis on character, mood and action. We will examine and explore different theories of color, the value scale, direct and indirect light and procedures used by various artists throughout history. There will be a running dialogue about composition and it's importance. I will give a one day lecture tour of a Los Angeles museum. Finally, a look at personal approach, inviting the student to challenge established norms and limitations.

*For registration call (818) 766-0521 on or after August 18th. Ask for Lyn.

*Please make all payments to AAI for summer semester by August 29th!

Mailing address: 4729 Lankershim Blvd.,No. Hollywood, CA 91602-1864

FIGURE DRAWING FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

12 Fridays, SEPTEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 5, 9:30am - 4pm. Fee: $260.

This intensive class will help you kick your figure drawing skills into high gear. Dynamics are the key to making a truly powerful drawing. Using a variety of materials with fundamental and advanced techniques, we will cover key drawing concepts, analyze old master drawings and discuss how to observe ond organize form. The study ranges from quick sketch to modeling form with special attention given to composition and anatomy.

*No class November 28.

*For registration call (818) 766-0521 on or after August 18th. Ask for Lyn.

*Please make all payments to AAI for summer semester by August 29th!

Mailing address: 4729 Lankershim Blvd.,No. Hollywood, CA 91602-1864

NIGHT CLASSES

HEAD, HAND AND FOOT DRAWING**

12 Monday nights, SEPTEMBER 8 - NOVEMBER 24, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $140.

This class will develop a subtle and imperative understanding of the the construction of the head, hand and feet. This will include a study of the planes, forms and volumes and the structure of the bones and muscle to show how they interact dynamically, creating action and character.

*For registration call (818) 766-0521 on or after August 18th. Ask for Lyn.

*Please make all payments to AAI for summer semester by August 29th!

Mailing address: 4729 Lankershim Blvd.,No. Hollywood, CA 91602-1864

(**ADVANCED LIFE DRAWING alternates with HEAD, HAND AND FOOT DRAWING and will be held in the SPRING '09 term**)

This class is designed to intensify the fundamental understanding of structure and form developed in earlier classes. The objective is clarity of expression. Attention will be given to anatomy, conceptualizing form and troubleshooting difficult poses. We will work on the description of form and design with tone in longer, more complete drawings with emphasis on integration of the parts, compositional structure and anatomical relationship.

STORYBOARDING

12 Wednesday nights, SEPTEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 3, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $140.

Principles of story structure and visual storytelling for television and feature animation. Exercises stress invention and creativity within the context of a given structure, story mechanics, continuity, staging, gag structure, character, etc. Three storyboard assignments cover a complete range of variables a story artist might encounter. *Some understanding of visual perspective is advised.

*No class November 26.

*For registration call (818) 766-0521 on or after August 18th. Ask for Lyn.

*Please make all payments to AAI for summer semester by August 29th!

Mailing address: 4729 Lankershim Blvd.,No. Hollywood, CA 91602-1864

LIFE DRAWING

12 Thursday nights, SEPTEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 4, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $140.

A basic foundation figure drawing class. Emphasis on fundamentals of observing, interpreting and describing form. Procedures used in quick sketch, construction and fundamentals of volume and structure. The goal is to develop the ability to draw with skill and imagination.

*No class November 27.

*For registration call (818) 766-0521 on or after August 18th. Ask for Lyn.

*Please make all payments to AAI for summer semester by August 29th!

Mailing address: 4729 Lankershim Blvd.,No. Hollywood, CA 91602-1864