Figure Drawing Unit
Objectives:
Students will use gesture drawing to find proportions of the human figure
Students will use line of action to find movement of the human figure
Students will develop value using conte crayons
Students will create a dynamic composition including a human figure
In Class Practice
What is Gesture Drawing?
The term "gesture drawing" is most often used to describe a quick, loose drawing of the human figure. However, gesture drawing can also refer to any quick drawing of any subject. The purpose of a gesture drawing is not to complete a "finished" or refined drawing. Instead, it is more of a way to study the subject through loose marks, shapes, or values.
Figure Drawing Day 1
Lines of Action & Simplifies Shapes
Directions:
Draw the line of action- the line that runs from the top of the figure through the main curve of the body.
Find the angles of the axis lines along the shoulders and hips.
Draw the broken down shapes of the figure.
Refined Forms and Proportions in a Gesture Drawing
Directions:
Begin to refine forms of the figure.
Find egg shape for the chest and bowl shape of the hips.
Illustrate other main features of the figure.
Figure Drawing Day 2
Refining the Form and Adding Value to the Figure
Figure Drawing Day 3
Learning objectives:
Students will progress from a gesture drawing to a more refined drawing.
Assignment:
Warm up:
2- 1 minute gesture drawings
2- 2 minute gesture drawings
1-5 minute gesture drawings
Extended:
For the remainder of class (30 minutes or so) create a more developed figure drawing.
Choose from one of the photos provided at the end of the slide show.
Determine proportions and form of the figure first.
Develop value with conte crayons.
Extended figure1.wmv
A couple demonstration videos:
Starting a Value Figure Drawing.wmvExtended Figure Drawing (Sped up).mp4Summative: Extended Figure Drawing
Learning objectives:
Students will use gesture drawing to find proportions of the human figure
Students will use line of action to find movement of the human figure
Students will develop value using the materials of their choice
Students will create a dynamic composition including a human figure
Directions:
Using a full piece of newsprint paper or other paper, create a 4 hour long figure drawing.
Select a reference photo from the following slides (or your own).
Find the proportions and movement of the figure.
Refine shapes and details.
Add value to figure and surrounding background.
You will have all of 3-5 class periods to complete the drawing.
Planning Assignment
Examples:
