AVE 309 - Figure Drawing for Animators

Prerequisite, AVE 209. This advanced life drawing class emphasizes traditional theories from the Greek and late Italian Renaissance eras which are utilized to analyze gesture, structure, anatomy, composition, and motion. There will be an emphasis on quick gesture drawing of clothed and nude models to develop speed and fluency, while maintaining consistent volume, proportion, and line quality specific to animation. Students will approach drawing the figure using basic geometric shapes to construct forms. Analysis of form and volume will be emphasized so students develop drawing techniques specific to animation. Constructive anatomy will be covered emphasizing bones and muscles that are important to the artist. Muscles will be interpreted visually as simple shapes that can be sculpted onto basic geometric forms with the goal of understanding “active anatomy” and how the human body works as a machine. To draw the figure from imagination at any angle is shows mastery of these techniques and is central to animation workflows and technqiues. This requires the knowledge of action, construction, and the ability to turn simple forms in space. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. $100 (Offered as needed.) 3 credits