Images of the human form have long been used to describe, classify, and give context to the human experience. This tutorial is designed as a way of exploring how non-traditional uses of the figure can describe our contemporary and personal experiences. Designed for students who have completed a 200-level introductory course, this class will be an opportunity to further explore, through a variety of media, how the figure can be used to create resonate art. Contemporary artists who work in various media such as: Lucien Freud, Cindy Sherman, Tracy Moffat, Charles Ray, Jenny Saville, Antonio Gormley, and Juan Munoz will be used to illustrate particular aspects of identity as it relates to the figure. This course is structured so that the professor meets with each tutorial pair once a week for one hour. During this weekly meeting art projects are discussed and critiqued, and presentations are given. This course will also include several sessions where the entire class meets to accommodate slide presentations, field trips, critiques, and exhibitions. Evaluation will be based on the quality of work produced, the depth and quality of the investigative process, as well as participation and attendance. Prerequisites: ArtS 100 plus any one of the 200-level courses. Enrollment limit: 10. Preference given to Art majors.