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Drawing the Figure in Detail | Term Two, 2024

The key to drawing the human figure is to understand its underlying structure – both in terms of the main anatomic features and key forms that these create. This class will cover how to draw the full human form, looking at the following:
* Key underlying structures of the full body: the head (including facial features), torso, and limbs via key anatomical structures
* How to break these features down into positive and negative space to get proper proportions
* Foreshortening
The class will focus on morning introductory discussions, with practice drawing for the rest of the day with one-on-one tutoring.
Suitable for all levels.

Content

* Learn to draw the human figure as a three dimensional object in space
* Learn key structures of human anatomy – useful for artists
* Learn to understand how to use foreshortening to draw key structures correctly
* Live demonstrations of key approaches when drawing these features – foreshortening, negative and positive space, key angles and lines in each feature

Objectives

* Learn how to draw the human figure, focusing on the whole figure, and key structures of the head, torso, and limbs
* An introduction of key anatomical structures of the human figure – via the lens of what works for artists
* An improved ability to understand the construction of these from multiple angles, and not just from mental stereotypes

Outcomes

* Improved observational drawing skills regarding the human figure
* Improved confidence in drawing methods and techniques to help develop your own style
* Creativity Qualifications - main Creativity Projects covered (others may be covered depending on student project):
Level 4: Investigate - Creativity Project 1, Examine - Creativity Project 3
Level 5: Challenge - Creativity Project 1, Synthesise - Creativity Project 2, Apply - Creativity Project 3
Level 6: Initiate - Creativity Project 1

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