This course is designed for beginners and experienced artists who wish to have studio time sculpting the human figure.
Students will begin by learning to see the planar forms body through careful observation of the human figure. The instructor will then introduce students to primary and some secondary muscle forms of a generalized human figure. The course will cover various techniques that have been used over time to interpret the human figure into art.
Before Class - Welcome & How to Prepare for Class
- Week 1 - Let's Begin!
- Week 2 - Blocking in the Figure
- Week 3 - The Torso
- Week 4 - The Human Back
- Week 5 - Upper Arms
- Week 6 - Upper Legs
- Week 7 - The Forearm
- Week 8 - Lower Legs
- Week 9 - The Face
- Week 10 - The Hands
- Week 11 - The Feet
- Week 12 - Wrapping Up!
- After Class - Wrap Up
Note:
*This class will take place IN-PERSON at the New York Academy of Art. Please see the Academy’s Covid-19 Info Page for information on our safety protocols. In-person CE students are required to follow all such safety measures, including social distancing and wearing masks. Class sizes are limited to maintain social distance and promote safety.
Students who are fully vaccinated will be required to show proof of vaccination upon entry. Students who are not vaccinated will need to follow alternative prevention procedures. Please see the Academy’s full Covid-19 Vaccination Policy for full details.