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Drawing the Figure in Scenery | Term Three, 2024

Learn how to draw the figure in a scene. Most figure drawing classes focus on drawing a singular figure outside of a context. This class focuses on methods which meld linear perspective rules with figure construction methods that break the figure into 3D shapes. These methods, once learned, can either be used to help you to draw figures from real world references, to drawing figures in imaginary scenes.
Suitable for all levels.

Content

* Learn to draw the human figure as a three dimensional object in space, using 3D shapes, foreshortening, and negative and positive space
* Create scenes using linear perspective and how to place figures in these scenes
* Explore how perspective works and how to bend the rules of linear perspective
* Learn that perspective rules are not about 100% accuracy – they are about creating a convincing illusion of depth

Objectives

* Learn how to draw the human figure in three dimensional space
* An introduction to linear perspective
* An improved ability to draw people in scenes, real or imaginary

Outcomes

* Improved observational drawing skills regarding the human figure
* Improved observational drawing skills using linear perspective
* 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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