THIS IS A ONE-SEMESTER COURSE.

In this immersive and comprehensive course, students will explore the concepts of figure drawing—specifically construction and human anatomy. With the help of masters like Bridgman, Hogarth, and Michelangelo, students will draw from life, reference, and their own imagination.

In learning about the fundamentals of drawing the human figure and anatomy, students will start with the skeleton, drawing using construction techniques and building up to the origins and insertions of surface anatomy. They will learn to draw the skeleton, torso, arms and legs, hands and feet, and the human head.

This course is intended for students interested in drawing, as well as those who wish to understand human anatomy for the pursuit of careers in the medical and related fields.

Class Meetings: Fridays, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Dates: January 17 – May 16

Student Expectations: To reinforce each lesson, the instructor will assign homework consisting of practice drawings, which will be reviewed in the next class meeting. These drawings can each be accomplished in one hour—or more if students want to go further with the assignment.

Student Support: The instructor is available via email.

Feedback/Assessment: The homework critiques in the class meetings will enable the students to learn together.

Materials/Supplies: Students can work either traditionally or in any digital drawing program. Either way, however, they will need the following relatively inexpensive materials (Use the exact descriptions listed in quotes to find the correct products online, although students are welcome to use different versions of some of these items):

– Paper and pencils
– A manikin: “8 Inch Artists Wooden Manikin Flexible Body Joints Human Figure Puppet Model Wood Male Mannequin” (any brand will do)
– A mini skeleton: “2024 Newest Design Human Skeleton Model for Anatomy, 17.7“ High Scientific Anatomy Human Body Model, with Movable Arms and Legs Bones Structures, Whole Spine and Ribs of The Skeleton Model are Integrated” (If students prefer a smaller version, they can get a different brand.)
– Clay: “Sculpey Premo Polymer Oven-Bake Clay, White, Non Toxic, 8 oz. bar”