Figure Model, Visual Arts Studies

Roger Williams University • Bristol, RI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is modeling for the Visual Arts program figure drawing and painting classes. New models are welcome. Models without previous modeling experience but with experience in any type of dance, theater, yoga or athletics are encouraged to apply. All body types are welcome. Models from all walks of life are welcome and encouraged to apply. Preference will be shown to models that are available for a variety of times. Must have a professional presence and appropriately interact with students and faculty. Reliability, punctuality and professionalism in conduct are essential. The success of the educational environment relies upon the model arriving on time and being ready to pose as scheduled. All work is performed under supervision of the class instructor during class hours. Additional times may be needed throughout the semester based on class needs in a variety of painting and drawing classes at all levels.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must not be a current student of Roger Williams University.
• Must be capable of holding a variety of standing and/or sitting poses from gestures to sustained poses, from 30 seconds to as long as 20 minutes of continuous modeling time followed by 5-minute breaks for up to a total of 2 or 4 hours per session.
• Ability to provide full range of traditional life drawing poses, as required for fine arts studio classes; figure drawing, painting and other drawing courses or as required by class curriculum.
• Must be comfortable posing clothed or nude.
• Must have a professional presence.
• Must appropriately interact with students and faculty.
• Reliability, punctuality and professionalism in conduct are essential.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in any type of dance, theater, yoga or athletics.
• Availability for a variety of times.

Responsibilities

• Modeling for figure drawing and painting classes.
• Holding a variety of standing and/or sitting poses from gestures to sustained poses, from 30 seconds to as long as 20 minutes of continuous modeling time followed by 5-minute breaks for up to a total of 2 or 4 hours per session.
• Providing a full range of traditional life drawing poses as required for fine arts studio classes, figure drawing, painting and other drawing courses or as required by class curriculum.
• Posing clothed or nude.
• Interacting professionally with students and faculty.
• Arriving on time and being ready to pose as scheduled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed