Short Courses in Art & Design 2008

8. Basic Life Drawing : Apply Now!

Learn to draw the human body

Teacher: Anthony Riccardi

Note: changed times and dates!

Time: Fridays 4.00pm - 6.00pm (15 classes)

Location: Level 17, 300 Flinders St (right opposite Flinders St Station)

Dates: 18 July - 7 November

Overview: This course is designed for people with little experience to develop basic life drawing skills . It focuses on developing the ability to draw the human body convincingly from observation.

Materials: Willow Charcoal, a kneadable rubber, large cartridge and/or butcher paper and two bull dog clips.

Content :

This course consists of two sections:

1. General Drawing: The introduction of general drawing skills and qualities specifically related to life drawing. These include

• the use of contour
• space
• volume
• foreshortening
• light and dark
• the use of planes

2. Artistic Anatomy: An introduction to artistic anatomy and various drawings strategies aimed at facilitating the drawing of body parts and details.

Prerequisites : none

Cost: $265 (including GST)

More information

Please contact the Program Manager
Peter Burke: peter.j.burke@vu.edu.au