Basics of Drawing Human Anatomy | Beginner- Intermediate | Middle School
In this 10 week course, students will learn step by step how to draw a realistic body and its proportions.
Elizabeth Suriani
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(142)
What's included
10 live meetings
10 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. I can provide homework or assignments upon request before the section begins.Grading
I do not provide grading options for this class. But, if your student needs a grade or certificate for outside schooling please contact me before class begins so I can be prepared to do so.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
During this 10 week, multi-day course students will be meeting once a week to learn about how to draw human anatomy. Each class, we will be looking at images to show bone and muscle structure of the piece of the body that we draw for that day. Students will then draw alongside the teacher step-by-step to build up the layers of the human body and its features. If time allows at the end of class, we will also be learning about skin tones and how to layer these colors to create a realistic range of skin tones. Students will have the opportunity to ask any questions they may have about drawing something specific or may have difficulty with. **Please note: we will be drawing bone structures and muscles that will be generalized, so students can have a basic understanding of what is happening below the skin. Though we will mainly be drawing these body parts with skin. We will be drawing the male and female forms and because this class will have under-aged students we will be drawing figures in a way as to make sure that everyone feels comfortable. The images for this class will be clothed figures, ranging in states of dress, from completely clothed in jeans and hoodies, to leotards, leggings, sports bras and underwear.
Learning Goals
Drawing techniquesObservational Skills
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Full Body Sketch
This lesson is the first that we will go over. Our objective is to complete a drawing of the body, half muscle and half skeleton. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Facial Features
This lesson we will break down steps of drawing facial features realistically. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Portrait Drawing
This week we will be learning how to draw a portrait of a person and how to break down facial proportions 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Profile Drawing
This week we will be creating a profile portrait drawing. 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students should have had taken an art class before and show interest in drawing realistic humans.
Supply List
Paper Pencil Eraser
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B2+)
Joined June, 2020
4.9
142reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Wyoming
Hello,
My name is Ms. Elizabeth Suriani, and I am a full-time artist from Northern Colorado. I graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a minor in Art History in 2016. While at the University of Wyoming I primarily studied 2D art style, including oil painting and print making. I also studied in Florence, Italy during the fall of 2015 where I studied architectural and figurative drawing, as well as fresco restoration.
Since 2015 I have been teaching art and art history to students ranging from ages 5-17 years old with lessons ranging from basic instructions, all the way to advanced classes and color theory for older students. I love teaching art and am currently teaching two international students in Italy and Thailand.
I have recently returned home from teaching English as a second language in Bangkok, Thailand with students aging from 2-16 years old. I loved working with my students and miss them dearly.
On top of being a full-time artist, I have also started my own jewelry business, as well as teaching English Language to children in China!
When teaching, I love to keep things fun and light. I believe that seriousness doesn’t do a young mind any good when learning art at an early age, it tends to discourage them instead. I want to help my students find art or anything they are passionate about and feel like they have a space to ask questions, experiment, and flourish.
I can’t wait to see you in class!
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Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $200 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-10 learners per class
