Experience Anatomy

In this course students investigate the most essential aspects of human anatomy pertinent to the artist. The course progresses from examining anatomical artworks in art history to researching current anatomical references as a basis for image exploration. The importance of accurately depicting the human form is stressed through technical studies of skeletal and muscular structures in a sketchbook format. Online resources are an active part of the course in learning terminology and functions of mechanical structure of the human form. Larger projects focus on the application and development of anatomical knowledge within specified fields of interests or majors. Other components of the course include sessions on structural relationships between animals and the human figure, biomechanics as a means of emphasizing how function influences form, and systemic functions of the body. Through work in sketchbooks and formal assignments, students develop the skills necessary to produce a series of anatomically correct figure drawings. This class is not intended for medical practice requirements.