This course follows a specific structure in which each section of the articulating human form is studied across paired sessions.

The morning session looks at the relevant anatomy, the origin and insertion of muscles, the extension and flexion of joints and the balanced articulation of muscle groups. These sessions will be an introduction to the anatomical structure of the figure, with demonstration drawings to show how this knowledge can be applied to drawing.

In the afternoon session, you will be given time to incorporate an anatomical understanding of the human figure into your personal drawing practice. You will have the opportunity to draw the figure in a series of poses that demonstrate the specific features studied.

First Evening

• Introducing key concepts and terms in anatomy

Day 1 - Morning

• The core articulation – the articulation of the ribcage on the pelvis around the spine
• The distribution of the weight of the figure through the opposition of the ribcage against the pelvis is sometimes referred to as contrapposto and is shown by key skeletal landmarks in the pelvis and ribcage.

Day 1 - Afternoon

• Tutorial guidance to clarify the structure and articulation of the ribcage, spine and pelvis

Day 2 - Morning

• The shoulder girdle and pelvis – a more complex articulation that leads to the limbs
• The shoulders and pelvis provide a structure in which the more complex articulation of the arms and legs are anchored.

Day 2 - Aftenoon

• Tutorial guidance to clarify structure and articulation

Day 3 - Morning

• The legs, arms and hands – this will be a precise description of the complexity of the articulation of the limbs and its relationship to structure.

Day 3 - Afternoon

• Tutorial guidance to clarify structure and articulation

There will be a model for the duration of the course for the tutor to refer to and for you to draw. By the end of the course, you will have several drawings and a deeper understanding of anatomy and how this informs an understanding of drawing the human figure.

Included

On this course the College will supply all necessary materials, including:

• A2 cartridge paper
• Charcoal
• 8B graphite stick
• A putty rubber

What students need to bring

• Notebook

Available to buy

Available from shop:

• A good variety of art and craft materials, including pencils, paper and drawing media

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).

Arrival day - first date of course
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration  
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm-9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am-5pm  
Morning session: 9.15am-12.45pm including coffee/tea break  
Lunch break: 12.45pm-2pm (lunch included)  
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm including coffee/tea break  
Teaching finishes: 5pm    
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.

Departure day - last date of course
Course teaching: 9.15am-3pm (lunch included)  
Teaching finishes: 3pm  

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

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