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An 8-week foundation course focused on the analysis of the figure starting from skeleton, to muscle, and skin layover, and how to communicate the figure’s form, shape, and function
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Analyze and understand the human figure
As students continue to develop a basic skill set throughout this course, a special emphasis will be placed on the understanding and application of those basics to the human figure. This course will emphasize a process based approach focusing on the analysis of form, construction, and perspective. This course will offer an in depth study of the figure and the surface anatomy while always maintaining a grounding in the artistic and principles of design. Please note that each instructor teaches with a different outline; please click “request syllabus” to view the outlines for each instructor. *DISCLAIMER*: This class requires students to be at least age 18 to participate. If you are under age, you must provide parental written consent to take our courses. You may send us this request to registration@cgmasteracademy.com(Course outline for each instructor may be different; for specific outline information, please select the instructor and click on “Request Syllabus” below.)
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Registration Period
Jan 31, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024
Course Start
Apr 16, 2024
Course Format
Standard
Skills Level
Beginner
Duration
8 weeks
Q&A
Once a week
Feedback
Individual recordings
Lecture Type
Pre-recorded
Assignment
Due each week. Expect to spend 10-15 hrs/wk viewing lectures, Q&A, and time on assignments.
PREREQUISITES
Good drawing foundation or Dynamic Sketching 1
MATERIALS
Photoshop (or equivalent), OR sketchbook, paper, pencils, pens, brushes
The more you know, the better.
Week #1
Gesture Drawing
Drawing the figure in a minimized, abstracted, organization of line emphasizing movement, proportion, and anatomy
Week #2
Familiarization With the Skeleton
Using the skeletal system to organize and interpret the gesture into volumes and perspective while in proper proportion | Practicing these ideas when constructing the figure
Week #3
Basic Construction of the Head
Become familiar with the skeleton and how its structural foundation appears on the human form | Construction and design of the human head | Using the landmarks of the skull to show form and find perspective
Defining and covering the shapes and functions of the muscles of the front and back of the torso
Week #5
Muscles of the Hip & Upper Leg
Defining and covering the shapes and functions of the muscles and tendons of the hip and upper leg
Week #6
Muscles of the Lower Leg & Foot
Defining the shapes and functions of the muscles and tendons of the lower leg and foot
Week #7
Muscles of the Shoulder & Upper Arm
Part one of the rendering sub-lecture | Defining the shapes and functions of the muscles of shoulder and upper arm | Sub-lecture pt.1: lighting the head and applying what has been learned to figure drawing
Week #8
Muscles of the Forearm & Hand
Part 2 of the rendering sub-lecture | Defining the shapes and functions of the muscles of the forearm and hand | Sub-lecture pt.2: lighting the full figure and applying what has been learned to figure drawing
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Igniting your imagination
Christian Nacorda
Concept Artist and Instructor
LECTURES BY Christian Nacorda
Course Start: Apr 16, 2024
Christian Nacorda is a concept artist, sculptor, and instructor starting teaching in 2005 Art Institute Orange County, He currently teaches at Art Institute Inland Empire and Norco College. Previously held a position of a sculptor at Atomic Monkey working on various titles such as Simpsons, Family Guy, Uncharted, Halo, Bioshock, Chicken Little, and Meet the Robinsons.
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Ron Lemen
Illustrator and Instructor
LECTURES BY Ron Lemen
Course Start: Apr 14, 2024
Ron Lemen is a concept artist and art director for the games industry. He currently is a full time freelance artist and has worked with numerous clients such as Blizzard, Lucasarts, Transworld Media, Activision, Upper Deck, Dragon Lance, White Wolf, Time Warner, Wizards of the Coast, Image Comics, Birdhouse Projects, Ride Snowboards, Disney, and more.
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Rey Bustos
Illustrator and Instructor
LECTURES BY Rey Bustos
Course Start: Apr 16, 2024
Rey Bustos teaches anatomy through ecorche' and life drawing at his Alma Mater The Art Center College of Design, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, California State University at Los Angeles and at Disney Feature Animation. He also has a private teaching business "Go For Baroque" where he teaches art to kids(of all ages) at their home. He recently finished publishing his own anatomy book, "Rey's Anatomy" by Design Studio Press, available through his website. In his spare time he prepares for his classes and has a sandwich.
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PRICING SCHEDULE
Even though our courses are the most affordable for the quality of education, these finance options allow you to focus on your goals instead of the barriers that keep you from reaching them.
3x Payments
$233
2x Payments
$349.50
Full payment
$699
Spring TERM REGISTRATION Now Open
Jan 31, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024
COURSE BEGINS on Apr 16, 2024
Testimonials
By gaining some understanding on anatomy, I was able to overall improve my figure drawing. As a story and concept artist, this course was a good investment. Thank you.
Robert
I have gained more confidence and my anatomy drawings look much better. I can also draw from a reference without relying too heavily on it now.
Martha
Ron Lemen is a tremendous source of information. He really knows his stuff, and he gives good critiques. Also special commendation for getting all the feedback videos in before the Q&As.
Nikhil
Rey is the best teacher I have ever had. The effort he puts is inspiring. I feel like he really has made a massive difference to my learning. I understand so much more. So good!
Khadeeja
I have been trying to learn anatomy by myself for some time now, and I feel that Ron’s course helped me to finally grasp a lot about anatomy! Everything finally made sense!
Antonio
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