Sketch & Scribble Art Class: How to Draw a Human Figure!
In this one-time art class, students will be taught how to draw a human figure through examining the anatomy of the human body and using reference photos to support their understanding of different poses, positions and angles.
What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This lesson will teach learners how to draw the human figure. To accomplish this, students will learn about: 📏 Body proportions and shapes: Learn how to create your very own 2D lay figure which will form the basis of all your figure drawings! 🫳🏼 Anatomical details: Receive tips & tricks to overcome common challenges (such as how to draw hands!) 🧍🏻 Dynamic poses: Use reference photos to develop your understanding of how the human body moves. ✏️ Shading & highlighting: Learn a range of highlighting and shading techniques to add dimension to your creations! This class follows a tutorial format 🎥 where I will demonstrate each step clearly on video. As this is a one-time self-paced class, learners have the option to pause ⏸️ the video at any point. Along with this pre-recorded video footage, learners will also find close-up shots showcasing finer details (e.g. how to draw hands). Throughout the video, learners can expect to find additional graphics to support them in their understanding of specific concepts and techniques.💡 You can find additional resources, from reference photos to links to YouTube clips and additional art activities, on the classroom page. 🎨 📩 Progress photos and completed artwork can be submitted through the Outschool messaging system and I am more than happy to provide feedback and/or constructive criticism!
Learning Goals
Learners will...
1. Develop an understanding of body proportions
2. Learn how to draw anatomically acurate details
3. Explore a range of dynamic poses
4. Use a variety of shading techniques to add dimension to their drawings
Syllabus
1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
How to: Draw a human figure!
In this lesson, you will learn how to create your very own 2D lay figure, receive tips & tricks to overcome common artistic challenges when figure drawing, use reference photos to develop your understanding of how the human body moves and learn a range of highlighting and shading techniques to add dimension to your creations! Other Details
Supply List
✏️ Pencil 👩🏻🎨 Pencil sharpener 👨🏻🎨 Rubber/eraser 📄 Paper OR 📓 Sketchpad OPTIONAL: 🖍️ Coloured pencils
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Learners will have access to a diverse collection of reference materials, including photo references and anatomy guides, featuring a wide range of skin tones and ethnicities to support the development of their drawing skills.
Joined April, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Former Creative Arts Curriculum Lead
A-level in Graphic Design
GCSE in Art (A grade)
Self-taught artist Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$32
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1 week of teacher support
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Ages: 7-10
