Figure Drawing Model-Work Study

• Job Title: Student Figure Models Date: Spring Semester 2027 Department: Visual Arts Program Supervisor/Manager: Donald VanAuken

Purpose or role of the position:

The Visual Arts Department is seeking models for its ART 245 Figure Drawing course, meeting on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Art Building. Specifically, seeking 1 male model and 1 female model. Duties and Responsibilities: Being a figure model for a drawing course can be both physically demanding and mentally focused work. Although it may seem passive from the outside, the role requires strength, endurance, and body awareness. Here are the key physical demands Such as : Holding Still for Extended Periods, Maintaining Uncomfortable or Strenuous Poses, Core Strength and Balance, Endurance and Body Awareness. Required Credentials: Models must be punctual, and reliable for each session in which they are scheduled. Models, students and the instructor discuss professional conduct and etiquette and expectations of working with the human figure prior to beginning of course Models should have a robe or a quick change of clothes (sweatpants/shirt) for the beginning/ break session times. It is suggested that models bring a robe, small blanket or sheet and slippers for longer seated poses.