Anatomical Portrait Drawing Short Course

Course description

Suitable for beginners and intermediate students, this course will give you the solid foundation that you need in order to produce convincing portrait drawings and paintings. Anatomical drawing knowledge will enrich your drawings by improving the way you handle body structures and proportion.

You'll study in detail the structures and bones of the skull, hands, neck and shoulders.

The morphology and surface appearance of the facial features will be considered in depth.

Most importantly, you'll also learn how these structures support and relate to the muscular system.

Who should take this course?

• Anyone who wishes to improve their portrait drawing and painting
• Artists, those working in animation, character design and fashion drawing/illustration - or students wishing to the enter these fields

Level: All levels.

Entry requirements: None

Tutor: Please note that the tutor on this course changes depending on the course dates. All tutor biographies can be reviewed below.

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus

• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
• Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion:

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
• Certificates are great to complement your cv.

Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older

IMPORTANT Information: There is currently no lift access at this site. Access to your classroom is only via stairs-