Course

10207117 Figure Drawing for Concepting
Course Information
Description
An introduction to drawing the human figure for the purpose of creating concept art for 3D industries.  Course syllabus includes approaches to gestural sketching, proportional and anatomical construction, complete figure studies, and digital techniques for making corrections, variations, and enhancing productivity based on current 3D industry practices.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Identify the anatomical names and basic shapes of visually present muscles/skeletal structures of the human body
    Assessment Strategies
    Module Quiz

  2. Construct volumetric anatomical shells with accurate drawing markers (or anchors) and accurate proportions
    Assessment Strategies
    Digital Gesture Sketch
    Criteria
    Volumes, drawing markers (anchors), and measuring proportions are plotted effectively

  3. Construct accurate overlapping contours to establish correct anatomical hierarchies within the drawings
    Assessment Strategies
    Digital Gesture Refinement Drawings

  4. Render the figure with multiple line weights, profession line quality and shading techniques.
    Assessment Strategies
    Refined Digital Figure Drawing
    Criteria
    Craft effective tones when accounting for the different lighting groups

  5. Render different body types to illustrate the differences between various shapes and structures of the human form
    Assessment Strategies
    Digital Figure Drawings Exploring Multiple Body Types and Shapes
    Criteria
    Digital Figure Drawings Exploring Movement and Motion

  6. Draw correct anatomical shapes based on muscle engagement, tension, and movement of the human form
    Assessment Strategies
    Digital Figure Drawings Exploring Movement and Motion

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