Figure Drawing Level 1: Drawing People With Gesture and Movement
In this 4-day course, students will learn how to draw people with an emphasis on proportion, shape, form and movement.
Chris Chien
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What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be assigned about 30 minutes worth of homework everyday to practice what they have learned in class. Students will be able to download the homework assignments by clicking on the classroomβs tab, located here.Assessment
Teacher will provide feedback for homework done in the class. Completion and turning in the homework is voluntary.Class Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
New to Outschool? Enjoy $20 off this class with promocode: CHRISCH20 (New users only) HI! In this course, we are going to learn how to draw the human figure. π° Class 1: First we will learn about proportions and human anatomy. We will draw the male figure with basic shapes, giving us the foundation to draw people in various poses. π° Class 2: Next we will draw the female figure in both in a front view, and a side view. We will learn about the concepts of form and overlap, allowing us to draw in a 3-dimensional space. π° Class 3 & 4: Finally we will learn about the concept of gesture and how to draw people with a sense of movement and grace. Throughout this class, we will be doing timed figure drawing poses from models. Students will learn how to capture the sense of movement from a photograph, and translate that into their own drawing. This is a very special class where students will have the opportunity to show the instructor their artwork, and receive real-time feedback via the screen capture function. This virtual teaching technique has proven to be very helpful and useful to speeding up a learnerβs improvement. This is a great fundamental class suitable for all levels. Students should have a basic understanding of drawing, and be willing to learn and receive critiques. Students will be assigned about 30-60 minutes worth of homework every week to practice what they have learned in class. Students will be able to download the homework assignments by clicking on the classroomβs tab, located here. β Age Restriction: All students ages 10+ are welcome to enroll in the class. HOWEVER, If your child is under 10 years old but shows exceptional talent, please email send me photos of their work for a portfolio review in order to enroll in class. Thanks. I look forward to seeing you in class! If the class' meeting time is not ideal for your time zone, you can consider signing up for the FLEX version below β https://outschool.com/classes/figure-drawing-with-gesture-and-movement-TJ3xoiWf#uskfpvK2xd - Mr. Chris
Learning Goals
The goal for the students is to learn human anatomy and draw the human figure with proper proportion, shape, form and movement.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Male Figure Front View
We will learn about proportions and human anatomy. We will draw the male figure with basic shapes, giving us the foundation to draw people in various poses. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Female Figure Front View
We will draw the female figure in both in a front view. We will learn about the concepts of form and overlap, allowing us to draw in a 3-dimensional space. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Female Figure Side View
We will draw the female figure in both in a side view. We will learn about the "Watermelon Technique" for the legs and how to draw the side view face. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Female Figure Gesture Drawings
We will learn about the concept of gesture and how to draw people with a sense of movement and grace. Throughout this class, we will be doing timed figure drawing poses from models. Students will learn how to capture the sense of movement from a photograph, and translate that into their own drawing. 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
The material list is as follows⦠1) Sketchbook 2) Colored Pencils (Red/ Blue/ Teal/ Purple) 3) Black Colored Pencil
Β 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Carnegie Mellon University
Chris Chien is a professional theme park designer who has spent the last 10 years contributing to projects such as Universal Studios, Sesame Street Land, SeaWorld, Kennedy Space Center, Ferrari World and many more. As a professional concept designer and illustrator, he has created designs for many theme parks all around the world!
Chris primarily works in Photoshop, but his background in traditional mediums such as charcoal, watercolor and oil painting help gives his digital art an authentically βhand-paintedβ look. In addition, Chris often uses 3D software such as SketchUp, Unreal Engine and Planet Coaster to create immersive worlds.
In 2010, Chris graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelors in Industrial Design and a minor in Theater. During his time in college, Chris designed and built many award-winning Carnival Booths, which sparked his interest in themed entertainment. Afterward graduating from Carnegie Mellon, he moved to Los Angeles to study at the prestigious Concept Design Academy, studying under Hollywoodβs finest professionals from Disney, Pixar, Dreamworks, Lucasfilms, Marvel, and Blizzard.
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Chrisβ passion for themed entertainment and storytelling comes from exploring different countries. With his desire to learn and explore, he backpacked around the world, visiting the continents of Europe, Asia and South America - seeing castles, jungles, and temples in their natural context. Chrisβ mission in themed entertainment not just to entertain, but to also provide education and inspiration to people around the globe.
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Skills:
ββ’ 10 years of concept art and design experience
ββ’ 8 years of professional teaching experience (art classes for children, teens and adults)
β’ Experienced in theme park design, concept art for games and movies, showset design, fabrication, and scenic painting
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Live Group Course
$75
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 382 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-10 learners per class
